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

Sandra Castillo
Expanding Horizons Site Coordinator, Salem


Rebecca Field
Middle School Manager

Suzie Giraldo
Family Engagement and Outreach Associate

Caitlynn Almy
Middle School Career Services Coordinator
High School Programs


Ivana Buenopeña
TEEN CENTER COORDINATOR, salem


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

Maiya McNaughton
High School Career Services Coordinator

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
Victor Emmanuel 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)