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. Zachary finds his purpose in community and collaboration.

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In her professional experience, Madison has worked in numerous roles. She has spent time in the field of marketing and sales as a Territorial Sales Associate. Additionally, she has experience working with older adults and children from her previous roles at Coaching4Change and Brookdale Senior Living.  

Madison is very excited about her new position and continuing her work in the nonprofit field. When she’s not focusing her efforts on bettering the community, Madison enjoys reading, crocheting, and cooking.  

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In terms of previous positions, Bricen has worked as a Residential Assistant for Seven Hills Foundation, as a Case Manager for Central Boston Elderly Services and a Peer Wellness Coach for Digital Ready. He aspires to continue working in the nonprofit sector to provide ailment, counseling and/or providing resources to those who want to better one’s own mental health.

Bricen is excited to engage with population groups he has worked with previously but is thrilled to implement further implications of community building and providing face to face services. Through personal experience and further research, he also is very passionate about the ties between physical activity and its mental health benefits. Some interests he enjoys includes going to the gym, exploring new areas, spending time with family/friends and reading.

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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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Levi previously interned at the Center for Women and Community at UMass Amherst where he helped educate college aged students about bystander intervention and sexual violence on college campuses. He hopes to help foster intergenerational friendships and solidarity in the LGBTQ+ community as Program Assistant for the Gen2GenQ program. He strives to bring people together by fostering discussions that help communities understand each other better.  

Levi loves to draw and paint in his free time. His art often focusing on disability, LGBTQ+ issues, or other minority experiences. He enjoys analyzing many different genres of film/television and often discusses what he is watching with his family and friends.  

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A little bit about me: I was born and raised in Philly. I love to spend my free time figure skating, playing games, and being outdoors! I am really looking forward to my next 6 months here at LBFE. I chose LBFE because I wanted to gain more experience with a small, non-profit organization and wanted to work more with older adults, as I found that work very fulfilling at my last co-op. During my time at LBFE, I hope to contribute to the organization in positive, creative ways and build strong relationships with older adults across Boston. I look forward to learning and growing with this organization by connecting with people in new ways and taking on new projects. I would like to implement some of my own ideas at LBFE and get involved in projects that I am passionate about, such as Gen2GenQ.

Overall, I hope to make the older adults feel valued, listened to, and supported at all programs. I hope to be a valuable asset to the LBFE team as I am a hard worker with experience working with older adults and in non-profit settings, speak Spanish, and am a flexible team member. I am looking forward most to hearing stories from the older adults and learning from them. I am excited to play games, foster a positive and supportive environment, and connect older and younger generations. I am also excited to connect with the volunteers and my co-workers and learn from them as well. I look forward to growing personally and professionally at LBFE and getting to know everyone throughout my co-op!

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I am working with LBFE through my school’s co-op program, where students have the opportunity to obtain work experience in fields relevant to them, what they are studying, and what they are interested in pursuing in the future. I chose to work with LBFE for my co-op for a few different reasons, one of them being that I wanted to get better at communicating with those who have had vastly different experiences than me. I also was interested in their mission to alleviate social isolation in older adults and wanted to be part of that.

One of the main things I want to do with LBFE is aid in the formation of intergenerational bonds in Boston. I also want to give older adults the knowledge they need to communicate freely with others through our digital equity programming. I hope to become a better communicator, to learn to trust my own judgement more, and to be a better leader through LBFE! I am extremely excited to work with such a great organization and to form connections with so many new people! 

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My current course work has revolved around counseling and learning more about the education system. Outside of school I love cooking and general crafty things. Recently I’ve been really into bread making as I’ve started my own sourdough starter. In terms of crafts, I’ve been wanting to improve my watercolor skills. For my first co-op I wanted to work for LBFE because I wanted to broaden my experience of working with older people, as my previous work experience is mostly with kids. I also wanted to work at LBFE because I liked the work they were doing with older adults to help prevent social isolation and provide more intergenerational connectiveness throughout the community.

During my time at LBFE I hope to better understand how to look at the bigger picture of adapting to serving different types of people and communities to best fit their needs. I also hope to bring as much joy as I remember my grandma telling me she has had at her community center.  

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, I lived with my grandparents. With many stores closed and stay-at-home orders in place, I became deeply aware of the impact of technological advancements on older adults. Many older individuals do not have access to resources to learn how to use technological products. This is why I joined LBFE. During my freshman years’ service-learning program, I participated in LBFE’s Digital Dividends Program. Nowadays, many younger generations fail to recognize the importance of technology for the elderly, which leads to this group being increasingly overlooked. In addition to the Digital Dividend Program, I am also committed to the CitySites Program. With the fast-paced lifestyle of modern society, people spend most of their time online, often neglecting the companionship that the elderly need. After recognizing this issue, I reflected on the times I sent text messages or made calls to my grandparents and realized that was not the kind of companionship they needed. Therefore, I hope to develop my communication skills through the CitySites and Digital Dividends programs and further my understanding of how companionship can alleviate loneliness and social isolation in older adults.

Additionally, as my first co-op experience, I aim to strengthen my professional skills, make more friends who are developing in different areas, learn the difference between being a student and an employee, understand the differences between campus and society, and develop my plans for future career development.  

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