Judith Ward serves in a Neighborhood Sector seat representing the Jamaica Plain area on the Jamaica Plain APAC/Boston Hispanic Center Advisory Board. Ward volunteers, providing critical administrative needs at the APAC, offering her professional work experience and computer skills to the financial management of the center. As a retired resident of Jamaica Plain, Ward had previously volunteered with the ABCD…
John P. McGahan serves in a Public Sector seat and represents Boston City Councilor Frank Baker. McGahan is the President/CEO of the Gavin Foundation. Since 1994 he has served in leadership positions throughout the organization, and was elected to his current position in 2008. Under his direction, it has become one of the most respected and trusted comprehensive addiction education,…
Jean M. Babcock serves in a Public Sector seat representing Senator Lydia Edwards. Babcock formerly worked in Public Affairs for the United States Postal Service and is a lifelong community leader and activist. She holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration and has worked in areas of fiscal management and business administration. Babcock’s financial and business acumen coupled with her prior…
James Owens, Jr. serves in a Neighborhood Sector seat representing the Roxbury/North Dorchester area on the Roxbury/North Dorchester Neighborhood Opportunity Center Advisory Board. Owens is most recognized for his commitment to mentoring young men, empowering them to take an active role in their community. He received a Masters in Business Administration from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. Owens is President of…
Edward Katz serves in a Neighborhood Sector seat representing the Charlestown area where he serves on the South Boston Area Planning Action Council (APAC) Advisory Board. Katz joined the ABCD Board of Directors in 2007 and is an officer of the Board, serving as a Vice Chair. He is also an ABCD Executive Committee member and serves as Chair of…
Dareline “DJ” Jackson serves in a Neighborhood Sector seat representing the South End area on the South End Neighborhood Service Center (NOC) Advisory Board. A graduate of UMass-Boston, Jackson is the Director of Resident Services at Cruz Management Company. Her commitment to improving access to affordable housing is unwavering and has been an inspiration to the community. Jackson joined the…
Eileen Dern, RN serves in a Private Sector seat representing MelroseWakefield Healthcare. Bio coming soon.
Candice Caines-Francis serves in a Public Sector seat representing State Representative Aaron Michlewitz. Caines-Francis, a Certified Public Accountant, works as an Audit Manager with the Office of the State Auditor and has worked as a consultant at Boston Financial Data Services within the Finance and Audit departments. She holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Human Services, Spanish & Sociology from…
Patricia “Pat” Washington represents the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce on the ABCD Board of Directors. She held numerous leadership positions with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and retired after 38 years of service. For the past three years, Washington has volunteered as a tax preparer for the Internal Revenue Service’s VITA Program, completing federal and state tax returns at ABCD’s…
