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, Associate Director for College Success
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.
Samantha Diaw, Education Advocate, EVkids Online
617-286-6089 samanthadiaw@evkids.org
Education: Bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University, currently pursuing a Master of Social Work at Boston College
Fun Fact: Samatha learned circus arts like the flying trapeze during her time as a summer camper and counselor.
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.
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.
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.
AJ Pape, College Success Advisor, Massachusetts Promise Fellow
617-286-4622 ajpape@evkids.org
Education: Bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater
Fun Fact: AJ really enjoys skydiving!
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.
Jessica Smith, Education Advocate, Harbor Point
617-294-9679 jessicasmith@evkids.org
Education: Bachelor’s degree from BYU-Hawai’i and M.A. 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.
Liz Turnwald, Assistant Director for Tutor Engagement, Tutor Chaplain
(617) 297-7039 lizturnwald@evkids.org
Education: Bachelor’s degree from the University of Dayton, M. Div from Boston College
Fun Fact: Liz likes to make watercolor paintings and cards for her friends and family.
Kiara Valez, Education Advocate, St. Christopher’s Church
617-297-7461 kiaravelez@evkids.org
Education: Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida
Fun Fact: Kiara is passionate about creative writing, watching films, traveling, and nature.
