Our Board, staff and regular volunteers are made up of people who are committed to the vitality of our neighborhood. Some people grew up and have remained in Dorchester, others have returned to the neighborhood to reinvest, while some have chosen to relocate here from other parts of the country. We all value being fully present and part of the community.

Click here to learn more about joining our team. We have full-time, part-time, and seasonal (summer) staff opportunities.

Our Staff Team

	Paul Malkemes Executive Director, Founding Member
Maridena Rojas Community Engagement Manager
	Jazmin Monterroso Executive Assistant
David Meyerend Volunteer Engagement and Church Partnerships Manager
	Amber Jogie Youth Program Manager
Karla Haynes Mental Health Ambassadors Program Coordinator
	Taija-Rayne Franklyn Art as Healing, Resident Artist
Cady Malkemes Design and Marketing Coordinator

	Beth Brayton Website Coordinator
Christian Grant Young Life Boston

	Mary Grant Young Life Boston

Seasonal Staff

Each summer we hire a team of 5 to 12 people, often young adults, to lead our summer programs.

Click here to learn more about seasonal staff opportunities.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors provides oversight and accountability for the work of the organization.

• LaTonya Brown, Executive Director of Teen Development, YMCA
• Mako Nagasawa, The Anástasis Center, Founder
• Damaris Taylor, The Bridge Church