Meet the staff and board members who empower youth to dream big and go far.
Leadership Team




Hilary Kopp
Senior Director of Middle School Programs

Elizabeth Grella
Director of High School & Post-Secondary Programs
Administrative





Middle School Programs


Wanntha Sim
Dream More site coordinator, Lynn

Felisha Melendez
Expanding horizons site coordinator, Salem

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Family Engagement and Outreach Associate

High School Programs

Maiya McNaughton
High School Services Coordinator

Ivana Buenopeña
TEEN CENTER MANAGER


Daisy Angel
High School Program and Family Outreach Associate

Lia Applebaum
College Success Program Site Coordinator, Peabody

Norma Ramirez
College Success Program Site Coordinator, Salem


Post-Secondary Programs


Board of Directors
Jody Goldman, President and Chair
Principal, JKG AssociatesConstance Rudnick Grayson, Vice-Chair
Professor of Law Emeritus, Masschusetts School of LawJames C. Rowan III, Treasurer
Principal, DeloitteLinda Saris, Chair, Finance Committee
Executive Director, LEAP for Education, Inc.Brian Castellanos
Adolescent Social Worker, Massachusetts Department of Children and Family ServicesMember of Lynn School Committee
Lydia Smyers
Vice President, U.S. Education, Microsoft
Victor Emmanuel "Manny" Cruz
Advocacy Director, Massachusetts, Latinos for EducationMember of Salem School Committee
LEAP Alumnus
Derek Gaskins
Chief Marketing Office of Yesway, Inc.
(owned by an affiliate of Brookwood Financial)