Staff
Eric Thompson, Executive Director
617-849-8512 ericthompson@evkids.org
Education: Bachelor's degree from Harvard University and JD from Northeastern University School of Law
Fun Fact: Eric is a tennis weekend warrior.
Lauren Ravello, Program Director and Site Director, Mother Caroline Academy
(617) 792-4494 laurenravello@evkids.org
Education: Bachelor's degree and M.Ed from University of Massachusetts Boston, and MSW from Boston College
Fun Fact: Lauren has competed in amateur dance competitions.
Jaclyn Miller-Barbarow, CFRE, Director of Giving
617-297-7887 jaclynmillerbarbarow@evkids.org
Education: Bachelors degree from Emory University and M.A. in Nonprofit Organizations from the University of Georgia, Certified Fund Raising Executive
Fun Fact: Jaclyn has a penchant for adverbs and likes to bake cookies for her coworkers.
Scott Pyzik, Associate Director for Tutor Engagement, Tutor Chaplain
617-862-9411 scottpyzik@evkids.org
Education: Bachelor's degree from St. Joseph's University and Master's in Theology and Ministry from Boston College
Fun Fact: Scott can clap with his feet!
Jennifer Bufithis-Hurie, Associate Program Director and Site Director, DeWitt Center
(617) 379-1592 jenniferbufithishurie@evkids.org
Education: Bachelor's degree from Beloit College
Fun Fact: Jenn likes to practice parkour around the streets of Boston in her free time.
Ashley Clavel, College Success Advisor
617-394-8374 ashleyclavel@evkids.org
Education: Bachelor's degree from Stonehill College and M.S. in Human Services: Higher Education from Northeastern University
Fun Fact: Ashley loves to make her own pasta.
Jill Gerson, Education Advocate, St. Christopher's Church
617-297-7461 jillgerson@evkids.org
Education: Bachelor's degree from Bates College
Fun Fact: Jill is the youngest of five children, loves to travel, and works as a freelance photographer.
Erin Ginnaty-Moore, Assistant Director of Giving
617-545-4630 eringinnatymoore@evkids.org
Education: Bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities and M.S. in Nonprofit Management from Northeastern University
Fun Fact: Erin was part of a World Champion baton-twirling team when she was in high school.
Stephen Hakim, Camp Co-Director
stephenhakim@gmail.com
Education: Bachelor's degree from Gettysburg College, M.Ed. in Education Leadership and Entrepreneurship from the Harvard Graduate School of Education
Fun Fact: Stephen loves to sing and dance to Sala and Batch music, feels connected to the African Leopard, and loves peanut butter cup ice cream!
Maria Henao, Education Advocate, Harbor Point and Camp Co-Director
617-294-9679 mariahenao@evkids.org
Education: Bachelor's degree from the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana in Medellin and Graduate Certificate in Cross-Cultural Communication from Northeastern University
Fun Fact: Maria loves to write, especially about spirituality in Spanish.
Doug Leon, Site Director, Harbor Point
617-294-9356 dougleon@evkids.org
Education: Bachelor's degree from Bates College
Fun Fact: Doug is passionate about cool rocks and is excited to explore geology.
Catherine Mikula, Tutor Chaplain
617-297-7039 catherinemikula@evkids.org
Education: Bachelor’s degree from the College of Holy Cross and current Master’s of Divinity student at Boston College
Fun Fact: Catherine is a singer, a bookworm, and loves to cook!
Tess Miller, Site Director, St. Christopher's Church
617-446-3588 tessmiller@evkids.org
Education: Bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburg and M.A. in Counseling and Global Mental Health from William James College
Fun Fact: Tess enjoys spending time on and around the water.
Laura Morse, Education Advocate, Dewitt Center
617-329-9671 lauramorse@evkids.org
Education: Bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee
Fun Fact: Laura grew up on a farm with chickens, goats, sheep, and a miniature horse.
Krina Patel, Education Advocate, EVkids Online
617-286-6089 krinapatel@evkids.org
Education: M.S.Ed. from Bank Street College of Education, M.Ed. in Technology in Education, and Ed.D. from Harvard University
Fun Fact: Krina loves to draw.
Sam Scheidt, Camp Co-Director
samscheidt7@gmail.com
Education: Bachelor's degree from Luther College, Masters of Theological Studies from Boston College
Fun Fact: Sam loves cycling -- road cycling, mountain biking, and fat tire biking.
Shaun Slusarski, Tutor Chaplain
617-862-9417 shaunslusarski@evkids.org
Education: Bachelor's degree from Boston College, MTS from Notre Dame, current PhD candidate in Theological Ethics at Boston College
Fun Fact: Shaun has a major coffee addiction that runs into his ice cream preferences. His favorite ice cream flavor is Coffee Coffee.
