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George Deveney

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George Deveney

Vice President of Partnerships

George Deveney joins Camp Harbor View as Vice President of Partnerships, where he leads efforts to grow and strengthen the organization’s development strategy, with a particular focus on corporate and foundation partnerships and external engagement.

George brings over two decades of experience advancing mission-driven organizations. Most recently, he served as Chief Advancement Officer at Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island, where he led a dynamic team to record-breaking fundraising results, built a robust alumni network, revitalized signature events, and expanded community partnerships.

Previously, he was Vice President of New Site Development at the Surge Institute, helping to expand support for diverse education leaders nationwide. Earlier in his career, George spent nearly 20 years with City Year, starting as an AmeriCorps Member and rising to National Recruitment Director. He also led expansion efforts to launch City Year sites across the U.S. and internationally in London.

A Boston resident, George is a proud BPS parent, lifelong Boston sports fan, and sneaker collector. He enjoys cooking, watching Arsenal matches, and believes The Wire and Bluey are the two greatest shows of all time.

gdeveney@campharborview.org

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Annakate Shepherdson

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Annakate Shepherdson

Development Coordinator

Annakate recently relocated to Boston from Washington, D.C., and is originally from Alexandria, Virginia.

Before moving to Boston, Annakate worked in campaign finance at a national fundraising firm, where she led Senator Gary Peters’ fundraising efforts and supported several other U.S. Senate campaigns. She also interned at a lobbying and public affairs firm in D.C., where she assisted in onboarding clients such as TikTok and Dropbox.

Annakate’s love for New England began during her high school and college summers, which she spent working at the Lilly Pulitzer store on Nantucket. She is a 2020 graduate of the University of Virginia, where she majored in American Studies and minored in Art History.

Annakate spent six summers at a 7-week camp in Raymond, Maine, and has been a devoted fan of summer camp ever since. Now living in Back Bay, Annakate shares her home with her black cat, Boo and fiancé, Michael. 

SEE LINKEDIN ashepherdson@campharborview.org

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Lessly Cabrera-Luna

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Lessly Cabrera-Luna

Communications Assistant

As Camp Harbor View’s Communications Assistant, Lessly Cabrera-Luna, brings her creativity and energy to every aspect of CHV’s Marketing and Communications Department. Lessly joined the CHV community as a Communications Intern, assisting in data analytics and creating engaging content for various campaigns. Her commitment to enhancing CHV’s digital presence and expanding its outreach continues in her current role, where she further promotes the camp’s mission through dynamic content creation and community engagement.

Prior to joining us, Lessly developed a strong foundation in marketing, project management, and customer relations through her roles at Young Entrepreneurs Across America and CL Enterprises. In these positions, she gained valuable experience in advertising, brand promotion, and service marketing, skills she is excited to bring into the nonprofit sector.

Lessly graduated from UMass Lowell in 2024 with a Bachelor of Business Administration, double-concentrating in Marketing and International Business. During that time, she helped coordinate the First Generation Student Conference, providing support and resources for fellow students navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of being the first in their families to attend college.

With a passion for marketing, international business, and supporting young people, Lessly Cabrera-Luna is eager to continue her professional journey at Camp Harbor View and exploring the world.

SEE LINKEDIN lcabrera-luna@campharborview.org

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Lereca Rodrigues

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Lereca Rodrigues

LEADER IN TRAINING PROGRAM COORDINATOR – 12TH GRADE

Lereca Rodrigues first joined Camp Harbor View in 2011 as a camper, where she quickly immersed herself in the camp’s community. Her journey continued as she became part of the Leader in Training program and summer camp staff. Now, as a part of the Leadership Academy, Lereca’s commitment to advocating for teens and providing support is evident in her dedicated work with young people.

Lereca is a CHV scholarship participant and received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Temple University. Lereca’s experiences and academic background fuel her drive to make a meaningful impact on the lives of the youth she partners with.

lrodrigues@campharborview.org

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Danah Blake

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Danah Blake

LEADERSHIP ACADEMY DIRECTOR

Danah has devoted the first decade of her career to ensuring equitable access to professional pathways for young people. Her expertise lies in workforce development with youth in historically marginalized communities. This includes broadening their horizons on career possibilities and enhancing the skills they need to succeed in a rapidly changing 21st-century economy.

Danah returns to Camp Harbor View as the Leadership Academy Director after serving as an Assistant Director of Undergraduate Career Development at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business. In this role, she facilitated courses, held one-on-one career coaching sessions, and supported the DEI fellowship to help dozens of young adults as they navigated their pathways from college to career. Prior to her time at BU, Danah held roles at City Year, Camp Harbor View, and other non-profits where she led small group classroom interventions, hosted afterschool programs, and facilitated workshops aimed at helping students pursue their goals academically and professionally.

Danah received her B.S. in Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism from Johnson and Wales University and has a strong background in customer service with a niche for event planning and program development. She also holds a certificate in Community Leadership and Social Change from Tufts University’s Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life in partnership with The Institute for Nonprofit Practice. In May 2025, she will graduate from Boston University’s Questrom School of Business with a Social Impact MBA.

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danahblake@campharborview.org

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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. 

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kpontes@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 7th grade 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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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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Imari Santiago

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Imari Santiago

Communications Manager

As Camp Harbor View’s Communications Manager, 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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