Eleanor Evans, Esq. serves as Assistant Clerk for ABCD. She has over 20 years’ experience representing nonprofit and for-profit organizations in a diverse range of legal, governance and compliance matters. In her current role as Counsel at Hemenway & Barnes LLP, Evans provides practical advice to private foundations, public charities and other tax-exempt organizations on strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations….
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 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. He is…
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…