Who We Are Staff

Cynthia is currently an inaugural Eisner Prize Fellow, developing Gen2GenQ, an LGBTQIA+ intergenerational network. She received a Masters of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School, a Nonprofit Management and Leadership Certificate from Boston University’s Questrom School of Business. In her free time, Cynthia is an avid movie and museum goer.

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After graduating college, Stephenie served two years as an AmeriCorps Massachusetts Promise Fellow and helped youth grades 8-12 on college and career readiness as well as volunteer and community engagement. She then went on to work as a bilingual SCO Case Manager at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services and was later given the opportunity to have her dream job working with intergenerational programs at LBFE.

Stephenie enjoys painting handmade watercolor cards, doing arts and crafts, playing tennis, volleyball, hiking and kayaking.

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Jean’s early career includes time as an early childhood teacher, corporate marketing manager for an educational publishing company and business development manager for an educational software company. She earned her BAs in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, and Human Development from Boston College.

Jean enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, music, and serving as a community volunteer in multiple organizations on the North Shore. She lives in Middleton, MA with her husband, Greg, three children, Emma, Max & Ruby, and black goldendoodle, Rockie.

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Zachary’s professional career has focused on working with youth as an Assistant Director for Girls Inc. of Worcester and working in career education for Suffolk University. He is eager to focus his career on working with nonprofit organizations to provide support and resources for the people of our communities.

He is also a Big Brother with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass/MetroWest and sees his Little every week. He finds his purpose in community and collaboration.

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Uju’s extensive community involvement includes serving as the first liaison to the African community citywide and to the neighborhood of Roslindale under the Mayor of Boston. She is known for fostering connections between individuals and organizations and actively participating in board committees for various nonprofits. Uju’s expertise and passion for positive change in her community has led her to the role of Intergeneratioal Program Manager with LBFE.

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In previous roles, Sarah has focused on integrating the use of macro, mezzo, and micro social work into practice. During her graduate school experience, she held positions in different advising and programmatic roles. As a Graduate Assistant for the Martin Richard Institute for Social Justice, Sarah developed programming for undergraduate students and implemented trainings focused on advocacy, social justice, social change and community engagement. Through her work, she mentored undergraduate students, preparing and empowering them to enact sustainable change in their communities. Sarah’s work is focused on fostering a sense of community and belonging within groups.

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Originally from Nigeria, Chisom’s professional background primarily involves governmental organizations, showcasing her dedication to public service. Noteworthy experiences include serving as a program assistant for the Center for Learning and Academic Success at Suffolk University and working as a congressional intern at Senator Edward Markey’s office.

In addition to her formal positions, Chisom is actively engaged in volunteer work with the American Red Cross Association and a youth ambassador for World Literacy Organization, demonstrating her spirit of altruism. Her decision to join LBFE reflects her strong desire to explore the nonprofit sector. Her passion for addressing disparities in access to resources and technology highlights her commitment to promoting digital equity and literacy while empowering communities.

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In previous roles, Joesha has been an advocate for her peers as a class senator drafting bills and resolutions based on student needs at Florida Atlantic University. She has also held other outreach and development roles, working alongside the MBTA, MassDOT and different cities around Massachusetts.

Joesha is thrilled about her new position and is excited to joined LBFE and serve Boston’s many neighborhoods. She enjoys engaging with others and serving her community. Her favorite activities include going to the beach, spending time with her family, reading and nice long walks.

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In my free time I love doing community service to connect with people in my community and release stress. I’m from Ecuador and have Asian ancestry. I joined LBFE because of its dedication towards working to close the age gap between generations and providing support to older individuals in the community.

My passion in working in social projects and my past experiences in young people projects led me to realized that my skills and goals would combine perfectly with LBFE’s mission. I’m looking forward to developing my leadership skills and develop projects myself that I can put in practice during my time at LBFE.

In my past experiences I have always advocate for young people and took the perspective of a young world citizen, during my time here I hope I can get a grasp of what is like to be at the other side of that spectrum and implement the knowledge gained in my future projects.  I’m excited to work at LBFE and start helping create a better community in Boston!

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I grew up in Boston and have learned to enjoy everything Boston offers. I chose to come to LBFE because one of my goals was to work within the community that I grew up in. I also wanted to learn more about the non-profit aspect of LBFE. This will allow me to visit and engage with different communities in Boston. This will help me develop connections with older adults and meet many people from various backgrounds. I have always loved learning from others; these programs will allow me to grasp a bigger picture of certain aspects of the community.

Working with older adults will be a new experience for me but it will provide me with new insight into the community and push me to get outside of my comfort zone.

I am excited to get to know everyone and hope to hear the stories from them. There is going to be a lot to learn and I am eager to get started. I hope to also develop my leadership skills and be able to speak to and assist older adults the best I can.

Outside of school and work, I enjoy watching sports, going out to eat, hanging out with friends, and taking walks around Boston. From LBFE I hope to use what I learned to help within the community and create a more well-rounded environment for all people to express themselves in different ways. I am grateful to be a part of LBFE and hope to improve professionally and personally throughout this co-op.

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I come from China, and I consider Jiaxing, Zhejiang in China as my home, a place where I’ve built foundational memories and experiences that continue to shape who I am. I chose to serve with LBFE because of its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for older adults, aligning with my values and interests in healthcare and social responsibility, which I’ve explored through my academic and extracurricular activities.

During my time at LBFE, I want to leverage my skills in organization and management to improve program efficiencies and outreach, ensuring that the services provided are accessible and beneficial to as many older individuals as possible.

Personally, I look forward to deepening my empathy and understanding of the diverse challenges faced by older adults. I am most excited about the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of older adults, contributing to a cause that benefits society. The prospect of collaborating with a dedicated team and gaining firsthand experience in a non-profit environment focused on social care is particularly motivating.

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I love to watch sports, especially hockey, I love to paint, cook, read and go for runs.

This will be my second co-op with Northeastern and I chose to work with LBFE specifically because I wanted a co-op that worked directly with members from the community and that makes a noticeable impact.

During my time at LBFE, I hope to gain hands-on experience on how non-profits operate, instead of just learning how they operate in a classroom setting. I feel like I am very creative and good at listening to feedback; two skills which I think are beneficial as a Program Coordinator. I hope to facilitate engaging and different activities for the adults, while also listen to what they want to ensure they enjoy the programs that are run. I want to use my time at LBFE to also broaden my perspective by working with diverse communities Professionally, I hope to gain more leadership and administration skills.

I am most excited about working with the adults, there is so much knowledge to gain from the elderly population that can be used in everyday life. Also, I am excited to witness firsthand the impact that LBFE will make.

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