Team

Cheryl M. Mills is a Learning and Support Assistant who has worked in education for the past 15 years. She is passionate about helping young people build confidence and realize their full potential. Cheryl earned her Bachelor of Arts in Film and Communication from McGill University and a Master of Arts in Media Studies from…

Kayla Morse Higgs leads Nu Balance Consulting, where she expertly bridges mindset, skills, and strategy through her leadership coaching. As a coach and consultant, she guides senior leaders to overcome mindset barriers and transform behaviors, enhancing their professional growth and organizational impact. With over a decade of experience as an educator, coach, and nonprofit director,…

Dianne Pierce is an educator dedicated to serving the Boston community and its children. Dianne has worked in Boston Public Schools for over 23 years as a teacher and, most recently, an inclusion specialist, working with students who have Individual Education Plans (IEP). Dianne brings well over 30 years of experience in education, specializing in…

Philip Kane is a Vice President working with US Bank in Hartford, Connecticut. He is deeply committed to helping students meet their full academic potential. Philip is the Vice Chairman for the not-for-profit Legacy Foundation of Hartford, whose mission is to address disparities in health and education by providing substantive academic and experiential learning opportunities…

Janella Isaac Luc has a deep passion for learning and serving others. With this passion, Janella is an Instructional Coach for Boston Public Schools and has also held positions as a teacher and program coordinator. Supporting others in reaching their goals and discovering their own passions is a joy for Janella in her work.  Janella’s…

Claudia Gutierrez has been in the field of education for over 25 years. She recently retired from Boston Public Schools and has started new ventures to support the immigrant community. Claudia has her Doctorate from the University of Phoenix, a Master’s in Education (Special Education) from Eastern Nazarene, and her Bachelor of Science from Northeastern…

Mariano Humphrey is the Specialized Program Director at Community Academy Alternative High School for the Boston Public Schools. He works collaboratively with students, teachers, and families to integrate the principles of applied behavior analysis and social-emotional intervention strategies across the day for all students and in all school settings. He is a socio-educational and psychological…

Abigail has a demonstrated history of working in the facilities services, hospitality, and higher education industry. She is trained in Microsoft, Adobe Suite, and social media and is experienced in event planning, organization, multi-tasking, logistics, photography, and media content creation. Strong creative professional with a Master of Science in Management and a Concentration in Leadership…

Rishika Baral is pursuing her doctorate in Biochemistry and Biophysics at Brandeis University. She graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz, in 2018 with honors, with a B.S. in Neuroscience and a minor in Chemistry. With an extensive background in science, she has several years of tutoring in science and math. Science subjects tutored…

Vivian McLeod is a Human Resources professional with a wealth of experience in several HR centers of excellence. Vivian has leveraged her extensive experience in various industries including financial services, medical/pharmaceutical, securities, utilities, and managed services. She has served in several leadership and specialist roles within the HR field including diversity & inclusion, talent acquisition,…