Young Education Professionals-Boston
Leadership TeamExecutive Board
Interested in joining our team? We will be recruiting new board members later in 2019! We encourage you to join our list serv for updates and come to an event to learn more. To contact a board member, email Boston [at] youngedprofessionals [dot] org |
Anthony Britt | President
Anthony is the Associate Director of Sector Strategies at Commonwealth Corporation where he manages a portfolio of public-private partnerships that prepare un/underemployed workers for in-demand jobs through training and education programs to meet the immediate and emerging needs of businesses and communities. Anthony serves on the board of Young Education Professionals Boston, HopeWell and Kids In Tech, is a youth mentor, and is an alumnus of the OneIn3 Council (Spark Boston) and the Institute for Nonprofit Practice at Tufts University. Previously, he held various roles in K-12 education in Mississippi and Massachusetts, most recently as an instructional coach and director at City Year Boston. Anthony grew up in Maine and graduated from Harvard University in 2010 with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and Government.
Anthony is the Associate Director of Sector Strategies at Commonwealth Corporation where he manages a portfolio of public-private partnerships that prepare un/underemployed workers for in-demand jobs through training and education programs to meet the immediate and emerging needs of businesses and communities. Anthony serves on the board of Young Education Professionals Boston, HopeWell and Kids In Tech, is a youth mentor, and is an alumnus of the OneIn3 Council (Spark Boston) and the Institute for Nonprofit Practice at Tufts University. Previously, he held various roles in K-12 education in Mississippi and Massachusetts, most recently as an instructional coach and director at City Year Boston. Anthony grew up in Maine and graduated from Harvard University in 2010 with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and Government.
Jennifer Ash | Board Member
Jennifer is a senior analyst at Abt Associates, where she conducts research on programs intended to improve college outcomes for low-income students. Before coming to Abt, Jennifer served as the managing director of the Office for Education Policy at the University of Arkansas, a non-partisan research center focused on Arkansas K-12 education policy, where she oversaw the publication of the center’s reports, policy briefs, and blog posts. She has also taught or tutored students in elementary, middle and high school grades in various educational settings, including Boston Partners in Education Power Lunch, Upward Bound, Breakthrough Collaborative, Apples in the Classroom as an AmeriCorps VISTA, and Miami-Dade Public Schools as a Miami Teaching Fellow. Jennifer holds a Ph.D. in education policy from the University of Arkansas and a B.A. in comparative literature from the University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill.
Jennifer is a senior analyst at Abt Associates, where she conducts research on programs intended to improve college outcomes for low-income students. Before coming to Abt, Jennifer served as the managing director of the Office for Education Policy at the University of Arkansas, a non-partisan research center focused on Arkansas K-12 education policy, where she oversaw the publication of the center’s reports, policy briefs, and blog posts. She has also taught or tutored students in elementary, middle and high school grades in various educational settings, including Boston Partners in Education Power Lunch, Upward Bound, Breakthrough Collaborative, Apples in the Classroom as an AmeriCorps VISTA, and Miami-Dade Public Schools as a Miami Teaching Fellow. Jennifer holds a Ph.D. in education policy from the University of Arkansas and a B.A. in comparative literature from the University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill.
Jess Caron | Board Member
Jess currently teaches Language Arts at the Landmark School, a private high school for students with Language-Based Learning Disabilities. In 2018, she finished her masters in Special Education-Moderate Disabilities through Simmons College. Previously, Jess’ passion for education reform led her to intern at the U.S. Department of Education and volunteer in urban classrooms with ELL students. Jess became an activist for mindfulness in education; she has spoken at two conferences and co-wrote a chapter in the book Catalyzing the Field: Second Person Approaches to Contemplative Learning with Katie Byrnes. Jess earned a BA in English with a minor in Teaching at Bowdoin College and received her Maine State Teaching Certification in 2014. Outside of education, Jess is an avid outdoor recreationalist, so you can find her biking, running, and paddling all around the north shore of Boston.
Jess currently teaches Language Arts at the Landmark School, a private high school for students with Language-Based Learning Disabilities. In 2018, she finished her masters in Special Education-Moderate Disabilities through Simmons College. Previously, Jess’ passion for education reform led her to intern at the U.S. Department of Education and volunteer in urban classrooms with ELL students. Jess became an activist for mindfulness in education; she has spoken at two conferences and co-wrote a chapter in the book Catalyzing the Field: Second Person Approaches to Contemplative Learning with Katie Byrnes. Jess earned a BA in English with a minor in Teaching at Bowdoin College and received her Maine State Teaching Certification in 2014. Outside of education, Jess is an avid outdoor recreationalist, so you can find her biking, running, and paddling all around the north shore of Boston.
Patricia Murray | Board Member
Patricia is a digital marketing specialist for Year Up, a national education and workforce development non-profit. At Year Up, Patricia primarily supports the creation, maintenance, and optimization of their digital content, with a focus on email marketing and the website. Along with her functional role, Patricia volunteers as a coach in a student learning community for current Year Up Greater Boston students. Originally from Arlington, Virginia, Patricia moved to Boston in 2014 when she was selected as a member of Match Corps, a one-year urban education fellowship and year of service. As a member of Match Corps, Patricia worked full-time as a tutor and mentor for middle school students in Jamaica Plain. From her experience with Match Corps, she was determined to combine her passion for education and her marketing skill set, which led her to both Year Up and the Young Education Professionals of Boston board. Patricia graduated from Villanova University with a B.A. in Communications and minors in Business and Psychology.
Patricia is a digital marketing specialist for Year Up, a national education and workforce development non-profit. At Year Up, Patricia primarily supports the creation, maintenance, and optimization of their digital content, with a focus on email marketing and the website. Along with her functional role, Patricia volunteers as a coach in a student learning community for current Year Up Greater Boston students. Originally from Arlington, Virginia, Patricia moved to Boston in 2014 when she was selected as a member of Match Corps, a one-year urban education fellowship and year of service. As a member of Match Corps, Patricia worked full-time as a tutor and mentor for middle school students in Jamaica Plain. From her experience with Match Corps, she was determined to combine her passion for education and her marketing skill set, which led her to both Year Up and the Young Education Professionals of Boston board. Patricia graduated from Villanova University with a B.A. in Communications and minors in Business and Psychology.
Rielle Grant | Board Member
With a background in political and community organizing, Rielle is dedicated to improving systems, especially when it comes to education, justice, and equality. After serving as an AmeriCorps member and volunteering with many community nonprofits focused on education, healthcare, homelessness, and civic engagement, she developed a passion for working directly with people most in need of help. This work eventually led her to a position providing constituent services to residents of Massachusetts as a Regional Director for US Senator Elizabeth Warren. Currently, Rielle works as an Outreach Director for Panorama Education, a company focused on improving student outcomes by helping schools and districts act on data. She believes that with the proper resources and support, every student can succeed and build a personal path towards success.
With a background in political and community organizing, Rielle is dedicated to improving systems, especially when it comes to education, justice, and equality. After serving as an AmeriCorps member and volunteering with many community nonprofits focused on education, healthcare, homelessness, and civic engagement, she developed a passion for working directly with people most in need of help. This work eventually led her to a position providing constituent services to residents of Massachusetts as a Regional Director for US Senator Elizabeth Warren. Currently, Rielle works as an Outreach Director for Panorama Education, a company focused on improving student outcomes by helping schools and districts act on data. She believes that with the proper resources and support, every student can succeed and build a personal path towards success.
Founding Board Members
Anthea Brady (September 2012 - September 2016)
David Braslow (September 2012 - February 2013)
Parson Hicks (September 2012 - January 2014)
David Braslow (September 2012 - February 2013)
Parson Hicks (September 2012 - January 2014)