Young Education Professionals-Boston
Leadership TeamExecutive Board
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David Bogojevich
David is an enthusiastic education advocate with expertise in policy, English-learners, and early learning. He is passionate about supporting schools, districts, and other education stakeholders in promoting social equity.
David currently works remotely as a research assistant for the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at UNC-Chapel Hill, where he collaborates with investigators on a variety of studies. His current research involves tracking district responses to the COVID-19 pandemic; previous efforts focused on public pre-K interventions. Prior to getting involved in the world of academic research, he also worked on education issues in nonprofits, county government, and on the ground in schools.
A native of Michigan, David arrived recently to the Boston area by way of North Carolina and Seattle. He earned his master’s in Education Policy from the University of Washington, and also holds a bachelor’s in Linguistics and Spanish from Michigan State University. He spends most of his free time playing games (video/board/roleplay/card), watching TikTok compilations, and eating too much chocolate.
David is an enthusiastic education advocate with expertise in policy, English-learners, and early learning. He is passionate about supporting schools, districts, and other education stakeholders in promoting social equity.
David currently works remotely as a research assistant for the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at UNC-Chapel Hill, where he collaborates with investigators on a variety of studies. His current research involves tracking district responses to the COVID-19 pandemic; previous efforts focused on public pre-K interventions. Prior to getting involved in the world of academic research, he also worked on education issues in nonprofits, county government, and on the ground in schools.
A native of Michigan, David arrived recently to the Boston area by way of North Carolina and Seattle. He earned his master’s in Education Policy from the University of Washington, and also holds a bachelor’s in Linguistics and Spanish from Michigan State University. He spends most of his free time playing games (video/board/roleplay/card), watching TikTok compilations, and eating too much chocolate.
Kati Garness
Kati Garness is a Senior Associate, National School Reform for the Community Training and Assistance Center (CTAC). At CTAC, Kati provides assistance on district and school improvement initiatives, conducts research and evaluation services, and supports development efforts. She began her career as a Teach for America corps member in Washington, D.C and has also served as an educator coach in Peace Corps Colombia. She earned her B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Ed.M from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Kati has expertise and experience in early childhood education, bilingual education, school culture and climate, and leadership development. She likes to spend her free time hiking, reading, and trying to learn Italian.
Kati Garness is a Senior Associate, National School Reform for the Community Training and Assistance Center (CTAC). At CTAC, Kati provides assistance on district and school improvement initiatives, conducts research and evaluation services, and supports development efforts. She began her career as a Teach for America corps member in Washington, D.C and has also served as an educator coach in Peace Corps Colombia. She earned her B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Ed.M from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Kati has expertise and experience in early childhood education, bilingual education, school culture and climate, and leadership development. She likes to spend her free time hiking, reading, and trying to learn Italian.
Karissa Goff
Karissa is the Director of Partnerships at the Boston Public Schools. Right now, that means working with our schools and community partners to ensure that we’re collaborating in ways that’ll best serve our students’ needs. She works with schools to determine what partnerships will be the best fit for their students and their school’s mission and vision. For partners, it means thinking critically about how services they offer will benefit students, especially those who are members of historically excluded communities.
She’s been at BPS for almost four years, after completing a Masters in Public Administration at Suffolk University. She studied psychology at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC where her passion for community engagement was born. She’s particularly passionate about community engagement and community partnerships as a workforce development mechanism.
In her free time, she enjoys making things, traveling, and regularly getting bullied by Duolingo while she tries to learn Spanish.
Karissa is the Director of Partnerships at the Boston Public Schools. Right now, that means working with our schools and community partners to ensure that we’re collaborating in ways that’ll best serve our students’ needs. She works with schools to determine what partnerships will be the best fit for their students and their school’s mission and vision. For partners, it means thinking critically about how services they offer will benefit students, especially those who are members of historically excluded communities.
She’s been at BPS for almost four years, after completing a Masters in Public Administration at Suffolk University. She studied psychology at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC where her passion for community engagement was born. She’s particularly passionate about community engagement and community partnerships as a workforce development mechanism.
In her free time, she enjoys making things, traveling, and regularly getting bullied by Duolingo while she tries to learn Spanish.
Molly Gilligan
Molly Gilligan is a College Affordability Advisor at uAspire. In this role, Molly advises post-secondary students through the financial aid process. She’s a recent graduate from Northeastern University where she earned her B.A. in Communications and Political Science. Molly worked for several education-oriented organizations throughout college, including City Year Boston, City on a Hill Public Charter Schools, and Northeastern University’s College of Arts, Media, and Design.
Molly brings with her a passion for education reform and experience working in both student-facing and behind-the-scenes roles. In her free time, she enjoys baking, spending time with friends and family, and listening to music.
Molly Gilligan is a College Affordability Advisor at uAspire. In this role, Molly advises post-secondary students through the financial aid process. She’s a recent graduate from Northeastern University where she earned her B.A. in Communications and Political Science. Molly worked for several education-oriented organizations throughout college, including City Year Boston, City on a Hill Public Charter Schools, and Northeastern University’s College of Arts, Media, and Design.
Molly brings with her a passion for education reform and experience working in both student-facing and behind-the-scenes roles. In her free time, she enjoys baking, spending time with friends and family, and listening to music.
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)