Staff

Eric Thompson, Executive Director

ericthompson[at]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, Deputy Director

laurenravello[at]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.

Scott Pyzik, Director of Tutor Engagement

scottpyzik[at]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, Director of Afterschool & Program Operations

jenniferbufithishurie[at]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, Director of College & Career Success

ashleyclavel[at]evkids.org

Education: Bachelor's degree from Stonehill College and MS in Human Services: Higher Education from Northeastern University

Fun Fact: Ashley loves to make her own pasta.

Kara Brennan, Tutor Chaplain

karabrennan[at]evkids.org

Education: Bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame and Masters in Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education

Fun Fact: Kara enjoys hiking and kayaking with her dog.

Zahra'Bey DaCosta, College Success Fellow

zahrabeydacosta[at]evkids.org

Education: Bachelor's degree in Developmental Psychology with a minor in Biology from Emmanuel College

Fun Fact: I am a gymnast, and I love yoga!

Jackie Davis, Education Advocate, Harbor Point

Jackiedavis[at]evkids.org

Education: Bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University

Fun Fact: Jackie loves to travel and has visited eleven countries outside of the United States.

Abobomi Docanto, Site Director, Dewitt Center

abobomidocanto[at]evkids.org

Education: BA Providence College Political Science and Public and Community Services Studies

Fun Fact: I am a huge fan of futbol, I can't wait for the World Cup this summer!

Dede Evans, College & Career Success Advisor; Camp Co-Director

dedeevans[at]evkids.org

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from Mars Hill University.

Fun Fact: Halloween is my favorite holiday.

Dana Morgenstein, Development Manager

dana[at]evkids.org

Education: Bachelor's degree from Boston University

Fun Fact: Dana paints pet portraits, including cats, dogs, and even lizards!

Rose Percy, Tutor Chaplain

rosepercy[at]evkids.org

Education: BA in Religion. Master of Divinity and Master of Sacred Theology from Boston University School of Theology.

Fun Fact: I love talking about my favorite poet, Lucille Clifton.

Ale Perez, Education Advocate, St. Teresa Church; Camp Co-Director

aleperez[at]evkids.org

Education: Currently studying for a bachelor’s degree in children and family studies at Merrimack College.

Fun Fact: I’ve only ever had 1 favorite color and it’s always been red.

Jessica Rodriguez, Site Director, Harbor Point

jessrodriguez[at]evkids.org

Education: Bachelor’s degree from BYU-Hawai’i and MA in Peace Education from the UN Mandated University for Peace

Fun Fact: Jessica loves learning about and experiencing other cultures, especially through food and art.

Theresa Salazar, Education Advocate, Dewitt

theresasalazar[at]evkids.org

Education: Bachelor of Science from the University of Notre Dame and Ed.M. candidate at the Harvard Graduate School of Education

Fun Fact: Theresa has called both Spain and London home, and picked up a love of tapas and tea along the way!

Tonysha Taylor, Site Director, Mother Caroline Academy

tonyshataylor[at]evkids.org

Education: MEd from Harvard Graduate School of Education. BA in Pan-African Studies and Sociology from Barnard College/Columbia University. Graduated Magna Cum Laude. Certificate in Gender and Development Studies from University of West Indies (Mona Campus) in Kingston, Jamaica.

Fun Fact: I wear mix-matched socks on most days.