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
(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
(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.
Najwa Aswad, Education Advocate
857-267-3203 najwaaswad@evkids.org
Education: Bachelor's degree from Mount Holyoke College
Fun Fact: Najwa is an accomplished DJ who has even DJ'd the Expanding Horizons Gala afterparty.
Carlos Cedeño Camp Co-Director
jccedeno3@gmail.com
Education: Bachelor's degree from Tufts University
Fun Fact: Carlos was born in the Bronx, but is a Red Sox fan.
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.
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.
Nyell Judy, Camp Co-Director
nyelljeudy@gmail.com
Education: Degree from University of Massachusetts Boston; Certified wellness coach and yoga instructor-Breathe for Change, Inner Strength Foundation and Cultural Fabrics Trauma Response service provider certification.
Fun Fact: Nyell loves all foods made of potato and enjoys afro-beats while she works.
Doug Leon, Education Advocate
617-394-8873 dougleon@evkids.org
Education: Bachelor's degree from Bates College
Fun Fact: Doug is passionate about cool rocks and is excited to explore geology.
Stephen Lopez, Site Director
857-267-3203 stephenlopez@evkids.org
Education: Bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst
Fun Fact: In his free time, Stephen can be found on the soccer field, guarding the goal.
Tess Miller, Site Director
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.
Anna Ryan-Bender, Tutor Chaplain
617-297-7034 annaryanbender@evkids.org
Education: Bachelor's degree from St. Joseph's University and current M.Div. student at Boston College
Fun Fact: Anna has recently started biking and feels like a Boston biking pro!
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.
