Our Team
Our Team
Staff
Laura Broffman
she/her
Operations Manager
laura@thewilynetwork.org
Laura received a BA in Sociology and Environmental Studies from Brandeis University. Her love for social justice and the environment led her to Better Future Project, where she worked on a team of climate organizers and gained valuable non-profit experience. Laura was drawn to Wily because of their work to help students reach their goals despite the systemic barriers and the organization’s focus on mental health during college. She is excited by organizing and implementing change and loves helping Wily continue to grow. When she’s not working, Laura loves cooking and eating with loved ones, spending time in nature, and practicing yoga.
Laura joined Wily in 2019.
Korie Clegg, MSW
she/her
Clinical Scholar Coach
korie@thewilynetwork.org
Originally from upstate New York, Korie moved to Boston to pursue a degree in Social Work. She received her BSW from Eastern Nazarene College in May 2017 and her MSW from Bridgewater State University in May 2020. Throughout graduate school, Korie worked as a Financial Aid Program Advisor. In this role, she developed a passion for working with college students to overcome the many barriers they face in higher education. During her specialty internship year, she worked as a clinician at a Boston middle school with students identified as high risk due to academic and mental health challenges. She provided clinical support to help foster student success within the traditional school community.
Korie is excited to be part of the important work of the Wily Network. She lives in Lowell with her husband and enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with family.
Korie joined Wily in 2020.
Sophie Cohen
she/her
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
sophie@thewilynetwork.org
Sophie graduated from Skidmore College with a BA in English and Political Science, and a minor in Media and Film Studies. Before joining Wily, she worked for VoteSmart and the Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus, and as a teacher at an after-school program. Sophie’s passion for equal access to education drew her to Wily, where she is excited by the opportunity to combine her love of writing and nonprofit work. In her spare time, Sophie loves reading books and cooking new recipes with friends.
Sophie joined Wily in 2021.
Krisbelle Cosme
she/her
Administrative Coordinator
krisbelle@thewilynetwork.org
Krisbelle loves the Wily mission and working with college students. She is passionate about working with low-income college students to overcome the difficulties they may face in higher education. She graduated from Eastern Nazarene College with a business administration degree, and worked as an Assistant Financial Aid Advisor before joining Wily. When not working, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, and baking.
Krisbelle joined Wily in 2022.
Susan Goldscheid, MAT
she/her
Clinical Scholar Coach
susan@thewilynetwork.org
Susan is an educator and a psychotherapist in private practice, and worked in the Academic Support for College and Life program with the Home for Little Wanderers. She was previously a biology teacher in both Newton high schools. She is dedicated to helping people learn skills and strategies to better navigate life’s challenges. She is currently training to teach courses in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, which she integrates into her work when possible, as well as into her daily life. Susan has a B.A. in Biology from SUNY Binghamton, and an MAT from Boston University. When she first learned about the Wily Network, she was immediately interested in being a part of it. She is excited about supporting young people, especially those who have had inadequate support in the past, in their efforts to get an education and lead fulfilling lives. She is deeply invested in building one-on-one relationships with students in the context of a larger community.
Susan joined Wily in 2017.
Alex Hendricks
she/her
Program and Volunteer Coordinator
alex@thewilynetwork.org
Alex loves the mission and the passion that every Wily pack member and Scholar brings to the table. Her personal passion in life is Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work. Alex believes that DEI work is imperative to success and creates a rich environment for continued learning. Her dedication to DEI and anti-racism work developed throughout her education at the University of Vermont, where she graduated in May 2021 with a Bachelors of Social Work and a concentration in Gender, Sexuality and Women’s studies. She is also a certified Early Education teacher. Alex has worked in a variety of settings: classrooms, addiction facilities and within the Vermont State Department of Aging and Disabilities as an intern. However, when she is not working she loves to practice yoga and attend barre training, but most of all she is enjoying time as a mother of a beautiful 7 month old boy.
Alex joined Wily in 2022.
Mike Holliday, MEd
he/him
Major Gifts Manager
mike@thewilynetwork.org
Mike’s personal mission in any position is to create more opportunities for students of color, guide low-income students toward a path that will help them change the financial trajectory of their family in a healthy way, and create more ways to circumvent the broken and unfair systems in education. He likes working with Wily because he appreciates the innate culture to always become better in all departments of the work. Mike earned an MEd in Educational Leadership, Politics, and Advocacy from NYU Steinhardt, and has worked as a college counselor, college advisor, and college readiness teacher. Previously he was the Director of Educational Operations at Odessa Health. When he isn’t working, you can find Mike playing with his dog Marley, spending time with family, or watching basketball.
Mike joined Wily in 2021.
Judi Alperin King, PhD
she/her
Founder, Executive Director
judi@thewilynetwork.org
Judi Alperin King’s career as a psychologist at Wediko Children’s Services included roles as clinician, administrator, program director, and development officer. Her dedication to children never wavered. After 30 years’ working with children who faced serious emotions and behavioral problems, she turned her attention to college students.
In 2014, Judi read an article in the New York Times entitled “Out of Foster Care into College” and began researching programs that provide a range of resources to college students who are navigating school on their own. By founding the Wily Network, Judi set out to build a community that would offer wrap-around services to students from matriculation to graduation.
Judi earned her B.A. and M.A. degrees in Psychology at Hamilton College and Boston College, respectively. She received her Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. Judi has three adult daughters and lives in Needham, Massachusetts, with her husband.
Judi founded Wily in 2015.
Ashley Linell
she/her
Director of Development and Communications
ashley@thewilynetwork.org
Ashley has spent most of her career working in development and event planning for educational institutions and programs. Previously, she was Director of Events at Horizons for Homeless Children in Roxbury, Massachusetts. From 2006 to 2016, Ashley was Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Affairs and Director of Special Events at Dedham Country Day School. Prior to this, she served as Executive Education Renewal Program Director at Harvard Business School and Director of Special Events at the School of American Ballet in New York City. Ashley lives in Dedham, Massachusetts, with her husband and three children. Ashley has a B.S. in Elementary and Special Education from the University of Vermont.
Ashley joined Wily in 2017.
Madjeen Lorthe, MEd
she/her
Clinical Scholar Coach
madjeen@thewilynetwork.org
Madjeen is an experienced nonprofit leader with a heart for service, having spent more than a decade in the field, working with a wide range of clients, including families experiencing homelessness and adults with developmental disabilities. Madjeen creates an environment of compassion and support to help individuals overcome obstacles, move forward, and thrive. Madjeen received her B.S in Human Services and MEd in Psychological Studies from Cambridge College. She has a certificate in Nonprofit Leadership from the Institute for Nonprofit Practice. When she’s not working, Madjeen spends time with her teenage daughter, traveling, or at the beach.
Madjeen joined Wily in 2019.
Nathalia Mahabir, LCSW
she/they
Clinical Scholar Coach
nathalia@thewilynetwork.org
Nathalia was drawn to Wily based on the wrap-around support provided to students through what is a very transformational period in their lives. She is invested in forming trusting relationships with students that foster communication, understanding, compassion and growth, and is eager to be an active part of these students’ journeys. Nathalia was born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago and moved to the USA to pursue her BA in Psychology from Hamilton College. After receiving her BA from Hamilton college, Nathalia earned her MSW from Boston College where she focused her efforts on mental health. Nathalia has many years of experience as an In-Home Therapist working with adolescents and families and has spent time working in residential group homes, nursing homes, and summer educational programs. Nathalia has focused many of her professional and academic efforts on working with LGBTQ+ individuals and has earned a certificate in trauma work. In addition to her work at Wily, Nathalia is a clinical supervisor for an In-Home Therapy program.
Nathalia currently lives with her 2 dogs, and keeps in touch with family and friends who are all around the world. In her free time, Nathalia enjoys working out (boxing, running, lifting, sports), cooking and baking, listening to music, playing board games, watching TV and movies, and going on impromptu adventures!
Nathalia joined Wily in 2021
Zubin Mistri, M.Div.
he/him
Clinical Scholar Coach
zubin@thewilynetwork.org
Zubin was drawn to being a Scholar Coach because he has seen how trusting and attentive relationships can help people learn and grow into their deeper potential. Born in Vienna, Austria, to parents from India, Zubin grew up in New York and New Jersey and now lives in Vermont with his wife and son. In addition to his work with Wily Scholars, Zubin has a psychotherapy private practice and works as a carpenter. Other experience includes teaching mindfulness practices and accompanying people at the end of life as a hospice chaplain and volunteer manager. Zubin earned his B.A. from Middlebury College and his M.Div. from Naropa University. Among the experiences that bring Zubin joy are improvisational singing and dancing, deep listening with people and with the natural world, and slowing down to savor the blessings of everyday life.
Zubin joined Wily in 2020.
Ine D. Ogagan, MS, LCSW
she/her
Director of Clinical Coaching
ine@thewilynetwork.org
After reading Wily’s mission statement, Ine knew this organization was something she had to be a part of. She finds the ability to have a positive impact on college students during an important time in their lives truly fulfilling, and feels that the work that Wily does is not only needed but necessary. Her commitment in life is to inspire those around her to be the best version of themselves. Ine is a proud graduate of Howard University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Political Science, Masters in Human Services from Northeastern University, and MSW from Simmons University with a Certificate in Urban Leadership. She is also a graduate of Tufts University, The Institute for Nonprofit Practice, where she obtained a Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership. She has experience working with children, teens, and the elderly in various settings such as emergency departments, residential programming, and child welfare. When she’s not working, Ine loves to travel, attend concerts, spend time with loved ones, and stay active with Peloton rides or a nice long walk.
Ine joined Wily in 2022.
Bonnie Yezukevich, LICSW
she/her
Director of Programming, Clinical Scholar Coach
bonnie@thewilynetwork.org
Bonnie began her career nearly 20 years ago at Wediko Children’s Services and developed a passion for serving young people facing emotional and behavioral challenges. During her time at Wediko’s Summer Program, Year-Round Program and Boston School-Based Program, Bonnie enjoyed learning from mentors with diverse backgrounds, developing valuable skills in clinical care, programming and leadership. Bonnie is also committed to building connections in her community and spent the last ten years collaborating with local groups, including school parent organizations and her town’s Finance Committee. Bonnie brings skills and passion to the Wily Network, helping to empower Wily Scholars to push forward, find their greatness and reach their goals. Bonnie received her B.A. in Psychology and Women’s Studies from Mount Holyoke College and her M.S.W. with a concentration in Children & Families from Salem State University (formerly Salem State College). Bonnie enjoys running, spinning and volunteering. She lives with her husband and two sons in Norton, MA.
Bonnie joined Wily in 2018.
Board of Directors
Don Bramley
he/him
Audax Group
Managing Director
Don Bramley is a Managing Director with Audax Group, a leading middle-market private capital investment firm. Over the last 19 years, Don has played an integral role in building Audax’s private equity business. Prior to Audax, Don was a Partner with The Parthenon Group, a strategic advisory firm; was a Managing Director with Meredith, Martin & Kaye, an investment management company; and served in varying roles with FMC Corporation’s corporate development department and Salomon Brothers’ corporate finance department. Don received his B.A. from Middlebury College, where he majored in economics and his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.
In addition to the Wily Network, Don serves on the President’s Leadership Council at Middlebury College and previously served as a trustee of the Fessenden School in West Newton, Massachusetts, for five terms, including two terms as Board President.
Katie Bramley (Board Chair)
she/her
Business Consultant
Katie has spent the majority of her working career in the not-for-profit world. Currently, she serves on the Board of Ambassadors of the Steppingstone Foundation, which focuses on programs to prepare underserved students for educational success that leads to college. Additionally, Katie serves on Middlebury College’s President’s Leadership Council. Previously, Katie was on the Board of Directors for Boston Children’s Hospital Center for Media and Child Health, where she took a leadership role on the Strategic Planning Committee. She has also held numerous volunteer positions with the school systems and sports teams of her four children.
Nevin Chitkara
he/him
MFS Investment Management
Portfolio Manager
Nevin is a Portfolio Manager at MFS Investment Management. He joined the firm in 1997 as an Equity Research Analyst and began managing the MFS Value and Global Value strategies in 2006. Nevin began his career at GE working on the Corporate Audit and Mergers and Acquisitions groups. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Boston University, School of Management, and received his MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management. Nevin and his wife Kristine have three children and live in Westwood, Massachusetts.
In addition to Wily, Nevin and Kristine have been involved with various other nonprofit organizations in support of children. He was a trustee and treasurer of the Dedham Country Day School for a number of years. Nevin and Kristine have been active with Cradles to Crayons and Horizons at DCD. In addition, Nevin serves on the Board of the Wake Forest University School of Business.
Mark DiVincenzo
he/him
MIT
Vice President and General Counsel
Mark DiVincenzo is Vice President and General Counsel at MIT. He serves as the Institute’s chief legal officer and senior advisor to the President. He also oversees Institute policies and the Institute’s compliance and risk management programs.
Mark joined MIT in 2001. Prior to joining MIT, Mark practiced litigation and employment law at two Boston law firms. Mark received his BA in Political Science, magna cum laude, from Boston College and his JD from the Cornell Law School.
In addition to the Wily Network board, Mark currently serves on the oversight board of the BU/MIT Startup and Technology Law Clinic, the underwriting committee of the Risk Management Foundation of the Harvard Medical Institutions Inc. and the AAU General Counsel Steering Committee. He previously served as a member of the board of the National Association of College and University Lawyers from 2019-2022.
Tara Hendricks
she/her
InsideTracker
VP of Finance & Administration
Tara has spent the past 20 years of her career focused on the financial and operational support of tech start-ups, with a 5-year period in the midst working at Blackbaud Inc., the leader ERP provider for non-profits. After meeting with Judi, Tara realized just how much overlap there is between start-ups and growing non-profits and is looking forward to bringing her experience to the team.
Tara is also the mother of a 20-year daughter who is currently studying social work at the University of Vermont. The amount of support, time and guidance Tara has given to her daughter in just the first few years of college has opened her eyes to the needs of those students that don’t have a support network, she is so excited to be apart of the Wily Network. Tara is a graduate of Susquehanna University with a degree in Sociology and when not working can usually be found on her family’s cattle farm in western MA where she is helping to produce high-quality grass-fed beef for local families and businesses.
Allison Hirsch (Board Treasurer)
she/her
After spending nearly two decades working for an investment bank, Allison retired and turned her attention to non-profit organizations focusing on education and building stronger communities. Since 2014, Allison has consulted with Community Consulting Team for Boston Preparatory Charter School and EV Kids, which has deepened her understanding of the challenges for Boston students. She currently volunteers for Combined Jewish Philanthropy on the Strategic Planning and JLE Committees, as an MBA Advisory Board Member for Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business, as an Investment Committee Member for Temple Israel Endowment, and as a Finance Committee Member for Jewish Big Brother Big Sister.
Allison became interested in how individual action could help children when she became a Big Sister in New York in the early 1990s. Spending time with her Little Sister, Angela, opened Allison’s eyes to the plight of inner-city children who have limited family support. Unfortunately, that program did not include material support nor did it provide counseling. For Allison, among the strengths of the Wily Network program are its reliance on caring adults who guide and support the Scholars and its recognition that students need adequate resources to succeed in school.
Michael Julian (Board Clerk)
he/him
Populi
VP of Sales
Michael has spent over a decade in technology sales in business development in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Boston, at leading brands such as Oracle, Sprinklr, and most recently Acquia, the enterprise digital experience company. Michael is a graduate of Bowdoin College, where he double-majored in American History and Africana Studies. He participated in theater, ran on the cross country and track teams, and produced and anchored the Bowdoin Cable Network sports television show. Michael grew up in rural Maine and now resides in Concord, Massachusetts, with his wife and daughter.
Judi Alperin King, PhD
she/her
The Wily Network
Founder, Executive Director
Judi Alperin King’s career as a psychologist at Wediko Children’s Services included roles as clinician, administrator, program director, and development officer. Her dedication to children never wavered. After 30 years’ working with children who faced serious emotions and behavioral problems, she turned her attention to college students.
In 2014, Judi read an article in the New York Times entitled “Out of Foster Care into College” and began researching programs that provide a range of resources to college students who are navigating school on their own. By founding the Wily Network, Judi set out to build a community that would offer wrap-around services to students from matriculation to graduation.
Judi earned her B.A. and M.A. degrees in Psychology at Hamilton College and Boston College, respectively. She received her Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. Judi has three adult daughters and lives in Needham, Massachusetts, with her husband.
Cindy Lawry
she/her
Cindy believes in Wily’s mission of supporting young, motivated adults in every way possible. She thinks Wily’s model is incredibly effective, and helps each scholar find the resilience and confidence they need to be a success in whatever they pursue in life.
Cindy has a BS from Lehigh University and an MBA from The Wharton School, Univ of Pa. Her background is in consulting and equity research. For the last five years, she has been investing in small to mid-sized, mostly northeast US companies. When Cindy is not working or involved in a few other non-profits, she grows veggies, takes lots of walks with her two labs (one neurotic, one always looking for a better offer), reads books, and spends some time in Maine.
Cindy joined Wily in 2021.
Zach Martin
he/him
St. Sebastian’s School
Football Coach
Zach recently retired from a career in the global equities business, having spent most of his time with Lehman Brothers and JP Morgan. Since retiring, Zach has become involved in non-profit endeavors. In addition to chairing the Governance Committee at the Wily Network, Zach is the Vice-Chair of the Carroll School Board and Chair of the Development Committee at the Brooks School. Zach coaches varsity football at St. Sebastian’s School. He was very active in Wellesley youth sports, coaching football, lacrosse and baseball. Zach graduated from Denison University. He played football and was active in student government and university radio. He and his wife, Laurel, have four children and live in Wellesley, MA.
Sara Miller Blanc
she/her
Drift
Enterprise Account Executive
Sara is an Enterprise Account Executive at Drift, the first conversational marketing platform, and a founding member of the Wily Network Board of Directors. She has worked to provide opportunities to underserved students in Greater Boston for the past 10 years. Sara graduated from Tufts University in 2012 with a political science degree, focusing on education policy. During college, she spent nine months studying in Washington, D.C., interning at the Department of Housing and Urban Development and working on political campaigns and policy writing, experiences that furthered her interest in policy relating to underserved communities. Sara is invested in the success of young people and the systemic supports needed to make success a reality. Immediately after graduation, Sara served two years volunteering full-time in Boston Public Schools with City Year Boston, an AmeriCorps program that aims to stem the high school dropout crisis by providing attendance, coursework, and social-emotional coaching to students. Her time serving in a 7th-grade classroom in Dorchester, Massachusetts, and her three years as a volunteer Big Sister illuminated for her the vast differences in resources and support that low-income students and communities receive compared to those in areas of greater wealth, as well as the different needs of students in these circumstances. She is a member of the Leadership Committee for City Year Boston’s Ambassador Circle and a volunteer Big Sister for Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Michele Norman
she/her
Strategic Consultant
Michele has been working with non-profit organizations for the past 15 years, both as a Board member and strategic consultant. In fact, she first got to know Wily as part of the consulting team working on Wily’s 2020 strategic planning effort. Having college aged kids of her own, Wily’s mission deeply resonated with Michele and she was delighted to join the Board in 2022.
In addition to her work with Wily, Michele sits on the Board of Community Action Partners (CAP), a pro bono consulting organization of Harvard Business and Kennedy School alumni. Through CAP, Michele works with a number of Boston area non-profits, primarily focusing on youth and education. Michele was also Board Chair at Tenacre Country Day School and a Board member at BUILD, an entrepreneurship program that serves at-risk students in the Boston Public School system.
Michele has a BS in Commerce from the University of Virginia and a MBA from the Harvard Business School. She and her husband Steve live in Wellesley, MA and have three children.
Osamagbe Osagie
she/her
The Carroll School
Director of Equity and Inclusion
Osamagbe is a life-long learner who is deeply committed to amplifying the lived experiences of marginalized peoples within her local and global communities. Osamagbe currently serves as Director of Equity and Inclusion at a school for children who have language-based learning difficulties, such as dyslexia. Osamagbe’s love for young people, education, and social justice stems from her work with students, her involvement in state-level politics, and connections to local grassroots organizations. Hailing from a small suburb of Atlanta, Osamagbe earned her bachelor’s degree and Master of Arts in Political Science from Georgia State University. She enjoys reading books, learning about photography, traveling, and spending quality time with her loved ones over good food, spirits, and music.
Sharisse Cail Perry
she/her
Cail Perry & Associates
Founder & President
Sharisse is the founder and president of Cail Perry & Associates, a legal search firm that specializes in placing attorneys of color and women attorneys in law firms and corporations. She graduated from Brandeis University with a B.A. in Spanish and Latin American Studies. She volunteers at her children’s school, Dedham Country Day School, where she currently serves as the Parent Association President and is a member of the Board of Trustees. Recognizing the need for support among parents and children of color in independent schools, Sharisse founded The Massachusetts Network for Children of Color in Independent Schools (MNCCIS). She is a would-be writer and an avid reader who never leaves the house without a book.
Andrew Rudzinski
he/him
Boston Scientific
Principal Tax Analyst
Andy is a Principal Tax Analyst at Boston Scientific. Since receiving his B.A. in Accounting from Assumption College in 2009, Andy has pursued a career as a corporate tax professional in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. When Andy connected with Judi and the Wily Network, he couldn’t resist the opportunity to donate his accounting skills behind the scenes in service to the Wily Scholars. Andy is currently pursuing a Masters of Taxation at Villanova University and living in Shrewsbury, MA, with his wife, Stephanie, and daughter, Audrey.
Scott Steele
he/him
Beacon Academy
Director of Finance and Operations
Scott Steele is the Director of Finance and Operations at Beacon Academy. Prior to joining Beacon, Scott was the Director of Finance and Operations at the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, a Boston-based minority servicing technical college founded in 1908. Scott was previously co-founder and Managing Partner of JMH Capital Partners, a private capital investment firm. Prior to JMH, Scott was a Principal and Parthenon Capital in Boston and a Principal in the New York office of Electra Investment Trust PLC, a London-based private investment firm. He started his career in the Leveraged Funding Group at Heller Financial in New York. Scott received his B.B.A. from the University of Michigan and his M.B.A. from the Stern School of Business at New York University.
Shalona Williams (Scholar Board Representative)
she/her
Northeastern University
Bio coming soon
Heidi Ziobro (Board Fellow)
she/her
Babson College
Wily’s mission resonates with Heidi both personally and professionally. She has had the opportunity to experience the direct positive impact of having foster-youth as a part of her family. Heidi’s entire professional career has been in the nonprofit field, for the most part in youth/young adult serving organizations. She is inspired by missions that involve supporting, learning from and valuing youth.
Heidi graduated from Northeastern University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and earned her Master of Science degree in Psychology from American International College. She is currently a student at Babson College. A licensed social worker, Heidi is Chief Administrative Officer Big Sister Association of Greater Boston and has worked at Vinfen Corporation as Program Director for adults who have psychiatric disabilities. She is a parent of two energetic kids and can usually be found at the park with them!
Heidi joined Wily in 2021.
Honorary Board
Ed Hajim (he/him)
Kim Pappas (she/her)
Judi Rosensweig (she/her)
David Spina (he/him)
Stevie Spina (she/her)
Robin Wolpow (she/her)
Advisory Council
Bryan Allard (he/him)
Maven Clinic, Lead Product Manager
Donna Bonaparte (she/her)
Babson College, Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
Francisca Fenton (she/her)
Carroll School, Assistant Director of Secondary Advising and Summer@Carroll
Kelly Glew (she/her)
The Steppingstone Foundation, President
Jeff Kline (he/him)
Human Resources
Margaret Lewis (she/her)
Compass Health Center LLC, Adolescent Primary Clinical Therapist
Meredith Mendelson (she/her)
The Ellie Fund, Executive Director
Annie Montesano (she/her)
Educator
Sheila Murphy (she/her)
Witt/Kieffer, Search Consultant
Steven Pemberton (he/him)
Workhuman, Chief Human Resources Officer
Kathryn Sargent (she/her)
The Locker Project, Executive Director
Kristina Gulick Schaefer (she/her)
Fundraising Consultant & Coach
Jennifer Schoen (she/her)
Northeastern University, Director of Opportunity Scholarships and Outreach Programs
Carolyn Shaughnessy (she/her)
Social Innovations Forum, Donor Engagement Officer
Edward Walker (he/him)
Independent Consultants of Education, Founder and President
Leann Walsh (she/her)
K & L Gates, Associate Attorney
Young Professionals Association – Leadership Team
Laura Broffman
she/her
Staff Representative
Laura received a BA in Sociology and Environmental Studies from Brandeis University. Her love for social justice and the environment led her to Better Future Project, where she worked on a team of climate organizers and gained valuable non-profit experience. Laura was drawn to Wily because of their work to help students reach their goals despite the systemic barriers, and the organization’s focus on mental health during college. She is excited by organizing and implementing change, and loves helping Wily continue to grow. When she’s not working, Laura loves cooking and eating with loved ones, spending time in nature, and practicing yoga.
Laura joined Wily in 2019.
James Carroll
he/him
YPA Co-chair
James is Senior Manager of Data Quality at Navi, a wireless telecommunications marketplace. He has lived in Boston since early 2018. After graduating from Colgate University with a BA in Peace and Conflict Studies, he completed a tour of Peace Corps service in Uganda from 2015-2017. During his tour, James consulted with farmers on climate change adaptation and personal finance. James is honored to dedicate his time and expertise to supporting Wily Scholars and growing the Young Professionals Association.
James joined the YPA in 2020.
Carly Euler
she/her
YPA Co-chair
Carly is proud to co-chair the Wily Network’s Young Professionals Association. She is a development professional in the nonprofit industry, currently working as the Special Events Coordinator at the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester. She has previously held positions at the Code of Support Foundation, Kenya Lacrosse Association, and the BOMA Project, where she has specialized in marketing, communications, engagement and fundraising events.
Originally from Upstate New York, Carly received her BA from St. Lawrence University in 2014, with a double major in Government and Environmental Studies, as well as a minor in African Studies. She then continued her education at Gannon University, where she received her MBA in 2017 while working as the Assistant Coach for the Women’s Lacrosse team. Carly currently lives in Rochester, New York with her husband and her rescue dog, Sadie.
Sara Miller Blanc
she/her
Board Representative
Sara is an Enterprise Account Executive at Drift, the first conversational marketing platform, and a founding member of the Wily Network Board of Directors. She has worked to provide opportunities to underserved students in Greater Boston for the past 10 years. Sara graduated from Tufts University in 2012 with a political science degree, focusing on education policy. During college, she spent nine months studying in Washington, D.C., interning at the Department of Housing and Urban Development and working on political campaigns and policy writing, experiences that furthered her interest in policy relating to underserved communities. Sara is invested in the success of young people and the systemic supports needed to make success a reality. Immediately after graduation, Sara served two years volunteering full-time in Boston Public Schools with City Year Boston, an AmeriCorps program that aims to stem the high school dropout crisis by providing attendance, coursework, and social-emotional coaching to students. Her time serving in a 7th-grade classroom in Dorchester, Massachusetts, and her three years as a volunteer Big Sister illuminated for her the vast differences in resources and support that low-income students and communities receive compared to those in areas of greater wealth, as well as the different needs of students in these circumstances. She is a member of the Leadership Committee for City Year Boston’s Ambassador Circle and a volunteer Big Sister for Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Leo Young
he/him
Career Connections Committee Chair
Leo graduated from The College of New Jersey with a BS in Finance, worked in sustainable energy at Tesla and Sunrun, and is now working in real estate as a realtor at Compass. His life’s commitment is to positively impact the lives of a billion people. Leo likes working with Wily because of the program’s high impact; he believes that supporting young people in the development of crucial skills can change the trajectories of their lives. When he’s not working, Leo loves to do investment research, read books or listen to insightful videos, and keep healthy through running/weightlifting.
Former Board Members
Bryan Allard (he/him)
Lauren Fragoza (she/her)
Gong Ke Gouldstone (she/her)
Joseph Hoffman
Margaret Lewis (she/her)
Mathieu Medina (he/him)
Kim Pappas (she/her)
Chantel Riendeau (she/her)
Judi Rosensweig (she/her)
Kathryn Sargent (she/her)
Jennifer Schoen (she/her)
Marissa Spletter (she/her)
Neelum Wadekar (she/her)
Edward Walker (he/him)
Leann Walsh (she/her)
Richard Zhang (he/him)
Other Members of Our Team
Chantée Duncan
Executive Assistant
she/her
chantee@thewilynetwork.org
Chantée is committed to helping bridge the gap for those in need. She is passionate about being a resource providing solutions to life’s challenges, and aims to spread joy and love in all that she does. Chantée has over ten years of combined experience in administrative and operational support, Human Resources, and finance. When Chantée isn’t working, you can find her traveling somewhere by the water with a tropical smoothie.
Chantée joined Wily in 2021.
