Jayson comes to Generation Citizen after a career in both electoral politics and classroom teaching, and he feels this position combines his passions. After graduating from Boston College with a degree in International Studies and Political Science, he took a job as a field organizer in New Hampshire on the 2012 Obama reelection campaign. He… Continue reading Jayson Joyce
Team Member Category: New England
Mary Ellen Lynch
Mary Ellen joins Generation Citizen with over ten years of experience in nonprofit management, youth development and higher education. Her graduate fieldwork in Costa Rica enhancing access to education in rural communities inspired her to pursue a career working at the intersection of education and community engagement. After earning her M.Ed. in International Educational Development… Continue reading Mary Ellen Lynch
Adam Westbrook
Adam Westbrook is a dedicated civic engagement professional with over 15 years of experience in educational leadership and community development. Currently serving as Program Director for Generation Citizen New England, he manages public school partnerships across Massachusetts Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Vermont, supporting over 300 middle and high school teachers in implementing Community-based Civics curriculum.… Continue reading Adam Westbrook
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Kerri Furtado
Kerri Furtado is a social studies teacher at John J. Doran in Fall River, Massachusetts. She received her MAT in Education from the University of Massachusetts- Dartmouth and is pursuing a Master of Arts in American history through Gilder Lehrman at Gettysburg College. Ms. Furtado joined the Teacher Leadership Board in 2022 after three years… Continue reading Kerri Furtado
Kristina Pires
Kristina is a licensed social worker in Rhode Island with over seven years of nonprofit and youth development experience. She has dedicated her educational goals and career path to providing youth with an array of advocacy, career, and educational opportunities through leadership development and mentorship. After earning her B.A, in Sociology from Bryant University, Kristina… Continue reading Kristina Pires
Faith Carbon
Faith joined Generation Citizen with a passion for education, policy and advocacy and is excited about expanding access to action civics for all students. Prior to joining GC, Faith was a Program Director at Propel America, overseeing programming in RI and MA, managing partnerships and working with young adults to help them realize their career… Continue reading Faith Carbon