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Kyle Pontes

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Kyle Pontes

LEADER IN TRAINING PROGRAM COORDINATOR – 10TH GRADE

Kyle Pontes serves as the program coordinator for the 10th grade cohort of the Leader in Training program. 

 

Kyle started his Camp Harbor View journey as a camper. From there, he went through the LIT program and eventually came back to camp as a member of the summer staff. This trajectory gives him a valuable perspective on what it means to partner with youth and encourage positively impactful experiences. Kyle finds those experiences to be crucial to his own growth and enjoys moments when he and the LITs he works with can learn from one another. Each day, he strives to provide a safe and engaged space for the next generation of Boston’s leaders. 

 

Previously, Kyle worked as a tutor at New York City Stem Club, an afterschool program in New York. He attended both the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and the University of Massachusetts Boston before transferring to Fordham University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. 

kpontes@campharborview.org

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Kailla Rowell, LICSW

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Kailla Rowell, LICSW

Wellness & Clinical Director

Kailla Rowell is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) who has experience providing clinical support for children and families and leading youth-empowered initiatives. Passionate about making therapy fun and creating spaces for youth to become their best selves, Kailla leads Camp Harbor View’s Wellness and Clinical Services.

As a licensed social worker, Kailla has dedicated her career to advocating for children and families and providing brave spaces for children of color. She uses art and music therapy to create healing through artistic expression and is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Kailla’s passion for supporting youth and giving them the tools to be the next future leaders started in Roxbury, Massachusetts. She is a graduate of McDaniel College and Boston University.

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SEE LINKEDIN krowell@campharborview.org

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Jailen Pierre

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Jailen Pierre

Development Coordinator

As a Development Coordinator, Jailen Pierre assists in the management of events, fundraising, and the acquisition and oversight of partnerships. As an alumni of Camp Harbor View, Jailen considers himself a product of the organization. After spending four years as a camper, three years as an LIT, and a year serving as a member of the summer program staff, he was drawn to return to the place responsible for molding him into the person and professional he has become.

He has experience working at other nonprofits including the Haiti Renewal Alliance and in event design and production with Tyger Productions.

Jailen graduated from Denison University with a Bachelor of Arts in communications, with a minor in Spanish. In college, he was a four-year varsity football player and a two-time conference champion.

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SEE LINKEDIN jpierre@campharborview.org

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Saoirse Martin

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Saoirse Martin

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Saoirse Martin serves as the Executive Assistant to CEO Sharon McNally. She is also the Office Manager of the Connors Family Office. In her role, she handles a range of responsibilities and collaborates closely with both CHV’s development and program teams on short-term and long-term projects.

Saoirse has previous experience in the non-profit sector managing donor relations, fundraising, and events during her time at The Ireland Funds America. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and communications from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Saoirse currently resides in South Boston and on the weekends can be found attending a concert or a Boston sports game.

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Jaylen Fonfield

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Jaylen Fonfield

LEADER IN TRAINING PROGRAM COORDINATOR – 11TH GRADE

Jaylen Fonfield serves as a program coordinator for the 11th grade cohort of CHV’s Leader in Training program. Working with young people, one-to-one and as a collective group, Jaylen builds and executes the grade-level curriculum preparing teens for their senior year of high school and post-secondary plans. He also has experience as a member of Camp Harbor View’s summer staff, both facilitating the rock climbing wall on island and supporting off-island field trips and career explorations for the LIT program.

Prior to joining the CHV team full time, he worked as a City Year member through AmeriCorps, where he supported 6th and 7thgrade math and science classes, provide extra support for students, and track progress to ensure their success in the classroom.

He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from UMass Amherst.

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Suzie Ting

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Suzie Ting

Leader in Training Program Coordinator – 12th Grade

Suzie Ting is the coordinator of the Leader in Training Program 12th grade cohort.

With a passion for education and youth development, Suzie taught U.S. History, World History, and ELA to grades 7-12 in public schools in New York City, Lynn, Lexington, and Boston. She most recently comes from teaching with North Shore Community College’s early college program, where she supervised high school students working towards their Associate’s Degree. Suzie’s varied passions in art, sports, trivia, and more allow her to create engaging, exciting, and relatable learning opportunities for LITs as they prepare for the next step in their future. As a creative and enthusiastic leader, he is always looking for new ways to support young people’s growth and development.

She received a Bachelor of Arts in History from Tufts University (go Jumbos!) and a Master’s in Social Studies Education from Columbia University.

 

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Sam Zito 

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Sam Zito 

Director of Family Services

Sam Zito is the Director of Family Services at Camp Harbor View.  Sam comes to CHV by way of United Way Mass Bay and spent the last nine years with the organization. Most recently as Vice President of Youth & Young Adult Pathways at UWMB, Sam led community impact work focused on supporting opportunity youth through grant making, programs, and collective impact. Sam oversaw the implementation of Boston’s plan to prevent and end youth and young adult homelessness, in partnership with the City of Boston’s Mayor’s Office of Housing and Office of Human Services, non-profit organizations, and other stakeholders. 

Sam is passionate about building programs and systems that are asset-based, community driven, and equitable. She is excited to partner with CHV families to reimagine family services to ensure CHV is a place of opportunity for young people AND their families.

As a skilled communicator, she is able to build strong relationships with young people, their families, and other professionals. She is committed to making a difference in the lives of young people and is a valuable asset to any team.

Sam holds a Bachelor of Arts from Boston University in sociology, and Masters of Public Administration from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University.

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Rachel Bergeron, LCSW 

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Rachel Bergeron, LCSW 

Wellness Clinician

Rachel Bergeron is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). As a member of the Clinical Team at CHV, she supports the wellness, empowerment, and community growth of young people in the Leader in Training (LIT) Program. Rachel is a youth development professional with experience in providing counseling services and addressing common struggles and goals including communication, friendships, and anxieties. She is dedicated to creating trusting relationships with young people, and helping them develop social-emotional skills, mindfulness, and a sense of empowerment. She is passionate about nurturing community-centered relationships and creating brave spaces where young people can feel safe to express themselves and advocate for their needs.

Rachel previously worked in school and camp environments, and she is committed to using her skills from those experiences to make a positive impact on the lives of young people at CHV. She is a strong ambassador for youth and their families, and she believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Rachel received both her BA and her MSW from the University of Connecticut.

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Imari Santiago

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Imari Santiago

Communications Coordinator

As Camp Harbor View’s Communications Coordinator, Imari Santiago uses joy and charisma to elevate the voices and experiences of the CHV community. A passionate storyteller, she assists with the messaging in CHV’s website, social media channels, email communications, and printed materials. A driven, creative doer, Imari is ready to play a central role in sharing the impact of CHV’s many programs, reaching new audiences across Greater Boston, and engaging our community in conversation.

With past experience on the management team of a smaller non-profit, she is able to blend the perspectives of various departments within a youth development program and coalesce them into a consistent voice. Before getting into the non-profit world, Imari earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Virginia Commonwealth University and spent time in Uruguay on a Fulbright ETA grant.

A Virginia native, Imari is open to any and all suggestions for must-see places in Boston or all-over New England. When not exploring her neighborhood, she enjoys hiking, crossword puzzles, and watching sports of all kinds.

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SEE LINKEDIN isantiago@campharborview.org

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Omar Carranza

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Omar Carranza

RISE Program Coordinator

Omar Carranza is the coordinator for the 9th Grade RISE Program.

Previously, Omar held a position as a Youth Supervisor at The Food Project, a food justice nonprofit in Boston & Lynn. He is excited to continue his passion for mentoring, with a focus on social emotional learning amongst the youth he supervises. In his free time, Omar enjoys traveling, going to sporting events and listening to music.  A fun fact about Omar is that he is the first person in his family to graduate college!

He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in social work from Salem State University and is working towards a Master’s degree in counseling psychology. 

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