Dr. Elsa M. Núñez VICE CHAIR, PRESIDENT, EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY Dr. Elsa M. Núñez is Vice Chair of the Board of Directors at the Foundation. In August 2022, Dr. Elsa M. Núñez began her 17th year as the president of Eastern Connecticut State University. She came to the University in 2006 following more than…
Elizabeth R. Hilpman PRESIDENT, BARLOW PARTNERS, INC Elizabeth “Liz” Hilpman has over 30 years of experience investing in the asset management world with a focus on alternative investments strategies. She is a frequent speaker at industry conferences covering a wide range of topics including asset allocation and manager selection. She is currently the President and…
Dr. Deborah Jewell-Sherman PROFESSOR OF PRACTICE, HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Currently, a professor of practice at the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE), Dr. Jewell-Sherman has built a reputation as one of the most successful urban district superintendents in the country. Prior to her appointment at HGSE, Dr. Jewell-Sherman served as Superintendent of Richmond…
Dania Vazquez HEADMASTER, MARGARITA MUNIZ ACADEMY Dania Vazquez has been the Headmaster of Margarita Muniz Academy since July 2011. Prior to joining the Academy, Ms. Vazquez was the Associate Executive Director at the Center for Collaborative Education in Boston, where she focused on a number of key initiatives including principal preparation, leadership development, curriculum development,…
Colleen QuintPRESIDENT & CEO, ALFOND SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION Colleen Quint has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Alfond Scholarship Foundation (Alfond) since 2014, bringing over 20 years of experience working in education. At Alfond, Ms. Quint is responsible for the strategy and operations of a program that invests $500 scholarships for college on…
Betty FranciscoCEO, BOSTON IMPACT INITIATIVE & CO-FOUNDER, AMPLIFY LATINX AND LATINA CIRCLE Betty Francisco has over 17 years of experience advising health clubs, life sciences, and technology companies in the areas of legal, compliance, risk management, operations, and human resources. In 2018, Boston Magazine named her one of the 100 Most Influential People in Boston.…
Allen A. BostonPARTNER (RETIRED), ERNST & YOUNG, LLP Allen Boston served clients in a wide range of industries during his 36-year career with Ernst & Young, a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, advisory and strategic growth markets services. Now a retired partner, Mr. Boston’s leadership with the firm extended beyond client service; as the…
Stephanie CheneySENIOR MANAGER, GRANTS & SPECIAL PROGRAMS Stephanie Cheney is the Nellie Mae Education Foundation’s Senior Manager of Grants and Special Programs. Her responsibilities include supporting the assessment, review and management of the Foundation’s program systems and finances and the alignment of program activities in accordance with the Foundation’s mission and strategic objectives. Stephanie…
Paul MarshINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER Paul Marsh is the Nellie Mae Education Foundation’s Information Technology Manager. He joined the Foundation in 2000. He is responsible for the day-to-day operations providing the staff with a secure, user-friendly infrastructure while maintaining five 9’s. Paul has been providing a technology roadmap in the ever-changing world of technology that provides…
Michael G. Williams Jr.PROGRAM OFFICER Michael G. Williams Jr. is a Program Officer at the Nellie Mae Education Foundation where his primary focus is capacity building. Previously, Michael worked at Duet, a non-profit that partners with the University of Southern New Hampshire to help students of color enroll in and complete degree programs. Prior…