A 20-year veteran of early education, Flossy Calderόn provides and coordinates support, technical assistance, and direction to program directors for planning, operation, and review of local programmatic services. Most recently, she served as director of ABCD Head Start & Children’s Services and as deputy director prior to that. Flossy serves on the Massachusetts Head Start Association board of directors. She…
Griselda Polanco serves in a Public Sector seat representing Boston City Councilor at-Large Julia Mejia.
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…
Education: DePaul University ABCD has hired Jennifer Williams as General Counsel. In 2012, Jennifer joined the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services, Administration for Children & Families as a Presidential Management Fellow. In 2015, she moved to HHS’s Office of General Counsel, litigating Medicare, Medicaid, Federally Qualified Health Center, Head Start & employment matters. Jennifer graduated Magna Cum Laude…
John P. McGahan serves in a Public Sector seat and represents Boston City Councilor John Fitzgerald. McGahan retired as the President/CEO of the Gavin Foundation in 2024 after 31 years with the agency. Under his direction, it became one of the most respected and trusted comprehensive addiction education, prevention, and treatment programs in greater Boston. McGahan is a Licensed Alcohol…
John Tobin, Esq. serves in a Neighborhood Sector seat representing the Charlestown area on the J.F.K. Family Service Center Advisory Board. He is an attorney and has been in private practice since 1984. Tobin also spent several years in government service and continued to be involved in several areas of government after opening his office. He received his Juris Doctor…
Jose Umana was elected to a Neighborhood Sector seat representing the Parker Hill-Fenway Neighborhood Service Center Advisory Board. He serves as Assistant Vice President – Branch Manager – at Needham Bank in Mission Hill. Umana graduated from Boston College where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in accounting. Umana joined the ABCD Board of Directors in 2024 and she…
Josh joined ABCD in 2000 and previously served as director of field operations and legislative affairs. He began his career at ABCD as interim director of public affairs. Prior to that, he served as chief of staff for State Representative Byron Rushing and legislative director for City Councilor Thomas Keane. Josh holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Harvard University…
Joyce Dennis serves in a Public Sector seat representing Senator Nick Collins. Dennis is in the healthcare field where she has worked as a Provider Service Representative at Tufts Health Plan. She received her medical assistant certification from Bunker Hill Community College and has a strong focus on patient care and wellness. Dennis joined the ABCD Board of Directors in…