Friends of the Children–Boston's Young Professionals Board is composed of dedicated professional and community leaders who share our passion for our mission and commitment to our values.

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Young Professionals Board

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Rebecca Gosla

Co-Chair

Associate, Simplicity Education

Boston, MA

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Rebecca Gosla

Co-Chair

Associate, Simplicity Education

Boston, MA

Rebecca is an Associate at Simplicity Education, a small education consulting company that prioritizes developing data cultures in districts and non-profits through data-driven decision making. Prior to her work at Simplicity, she worked as a Data Manager at Codman Academy Charter School in Dorchester for 4 years. In her free time she enjoys reading, hiking, and taking barre classes.

Education
Harvard University, M.Ed.

UC San Diego, B.S.

Sage Witham

Sage Witham

Co-Chair

Director, AI & Clinical Collaborations, GE Healthcare

Boston, MA

Sage Witham

Sage Witham

Co-Chair

Director, AI & Clinical Collaborations, GE Healthcare

Boston, MA

Sage joined GE in 2015 and held roles internationally across commercial, finance, operations, and product development before moving back to Boston in 2019. Currently she manages GE Healthcare’s AI co-development collaborations with external partners. In her travels, Sage has worked with non profits both domestically and with communities in Nepal and Malawi. She is originally from Maine and enjoys travel, reading, and being outdoors.

Education
Northeastern University, BSBA

Brian Bernard

Brian Bernard

Membership Committee Chair

Associate, Berkshire Partners

Boston, MA

Brian Bernard

Brian Bernard

Membership Committee Chair

Associate, Berkshire Partners

Boston, MA

Brian is an associate at Berkshire Partners, where he focuses on healthcare investing. Prior to moving to Boston in 2020, Brian previously worked for McKinsey in New York, where he spent much of his time advising on healthcare topics. While at McKinsey, he volunteered for Urban Justice Center, a non-profit that provides housing and other resources to marginalized NY communities. In his spare time, Brian likes to sing, read, and search for the best baked goods in the South End.

Education
Princeton University, BA

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Davis Bolster

MBA Candidate

Boston, MA

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Davis Bolster

MBA Candidate

Boston, MA

Davis joined Berkshire Partners in 2019. Prior to joining Berkshire, Davis was a consultant at The Boston Consulting Group and an Aerospace Engineer at The Boeing Company. In his free time, he enjoys exercising, playing the guitar, and spending time with his dog.

Education
Duke University, B.S.

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Brian Cannone

Membership Committee Chair

Director, Sales, Diligent Corporation

Boston, MA

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Brian Cannone

Membership Committee Chair

Director, Sales, Diligent Corporation

Boston, MA

Brian is a Director of Sales at Diligent Corporation, a corporate governance software company headquartered in New York. Previously based in NYC, Brian started his career working at Bloomberg LP in 2012 before moving up to Boston in 2019. He also volunteered with Big Brothers Big Sisters NYC. Originally from New Hampshire, he enjoys running, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Education
College of the Holy Cross, BA

Andy Cook

Andy Cook

Mentorship Committee Chair

Associate , BayPine

Boston, MA

Andy Cook

Andy Cook

Mentorship Committee Chair

Associate , BayPine

Boston, MA

Andy joined BayPine as an Associate in 2021. Prior to BayPine, Andy started his career in Bain & Company in Dallas. In his free time, he enjoys exercising, hiking, and following Kansas City sports.

Education
Southern Methodist University, B.S.

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Diana Delliacona

Audit Manager, KPMG

Boston, MA

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Diana Delliacona

Audit Manager, KPMG

Boston, MA

Diana is a CPA and Audit Manager at KPMG. She began her career at KPMG in 2013 in New York City and transferred to the KPMG office in Boston, MA in 2016. Diana began volunteering with Friends of the Children-Boston in 2017 and in her free time she enjoys travelling, cooking, and trying new restaurants with friends and family.

Education
Loyola University Maryland, B.S.

Jessica Galdamez

Jessica Galdamez

Assistant Vice President, Private Equity, State Street

Boston, MA

Maurice Gilbert

Maurice Gilbert

Research Associate, Wellington

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Andy Guo

Management Consultant, Qral Group

Mark Handy

Mark Hardy

Director of Revenue Operations, Black Kite

Boston, MA

Jonathan Holtzman

Jonathan Holtzman

Associate Consultant at L.E.K. Consulting | Executive Director at Inspire

Boston, MA

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Amy Huang

Associate, Berkshire Partners

Boston, MA

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Amy Huang

Associate, Berkshire Partners

Boston, MA

Amy joined Berkshire Partners in 2020 as an Associate. She started her career in investment banking at Evercore Partners in New York. In her free time, she enjoys golfing, traveling, trying new restaurants, and exploring coffee shops.

Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, B.S.

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Daniel Huang

Associate Scientist, MilliporeSigma

Boston, MA

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Daniel Huang

Associate Scientist, MilliporeSigma

Boston, MA

Daniel is an Associate Scientist for MilliporeSigma. He started his career in Regeneron Pharmaceuticals in 2013 working in the manufacturing of treatments of various diseases. He moved to Boston in 2019 to work in process development of biologics. In the same year he began volunteering with Friends of the Children-Boston. In his free time he enjoys traveling, reading, basketball, and photography.

Education
Binghamton University, B.S.

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Helen Hultin

Senior Analyst, McKinsey and Company

Somerville, MA

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Mae Kass

Barclays

Boston, MA

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Sarah Litwin

J.D. Candidate, Boston College Law School

Boston, MA

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Sarah Litwin

J.D. Candidate, Boston College Law School

Boston, MA

Sarah is a J.D. Candidate at Boston College Law School. Prior to Law School, Sarah was a Candidate Experience Specialist at Toast POS. She enjoys spending much of her free time outdoors, running along the Charles and biking in the Pan Mass Challenge. She is passionate about coaching basketball and providing girls with skills to succeed both on and off the court.

Education
The University of Pennsylvania, B.A.

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April Liu

Principal Associate, Education Resource Strategies

Boston, MA

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April Liu

Principal Associate, Education Resource Strategies

Boston, MA

April is a Principal Associate at Education Resource Strategies, where she has done consulting work for school districts such as DC Public Schools, Baltimore City Schools, and Columbus City Schools. Prior to joining ERS, April worked in Leveraged Finance at Citi. In her free time, April plays in and serves on the Board of Directors of the Cambridge Symphony Orchestra, and also enjoys playing tennis and learning languages.

Education
Dartmouth College, BA

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Paolo Narag

Fundraising Committee Chair

Global Sr. Brand Manager, Gillette

Boston, MA

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Paolo Narag

Fundraising Committee Chair

Global Sr. Brand Manager, Gillette

Boston, MA

Paolo is the Global Sr. Brand Manager at Gillette, managing global brand strategy & innovation for the largest razor brand in the world. Based in Boston, Paolo started his career in CPG in 2018 and has worked across sales, internal strategy, and brand management across both P&G ventures and now global Gillette. Originally from Nevada, he loves to learn new things and has learned to box, DJ, and sail the Charles River post-college.

Education
UNC at Chapel Hill, Business – Consulting/Marketing

Morgan O Connell

Morgan O'Connell

Revenue Operations Associate, REsurity Inc

Boston, MA

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Morgan O'Connell

Revenue Operations Associate, REsurity Inc

Boston, MA

At REsurety - a renewable energy tech startup - Morgan is responsible for improving sustainable revenue growth through data modeling, process alignment, and more. Previously, she worked for Enel X as the Senior Analyst for 7 demand response programs as well as for the Boston-based artist, Yu-Wen Wu, as a studio assistant. Additionally, Morgan has been a freelance painter for over 10 years.

Education
Lafayette College, BA

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Evan Powell

Actuary, Oliver Wyman

Cambridge, MA

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Evan Powell

Actuary, Oliver Wyman

Cambridge, MA

Evan is an actuary at Oliver Wyman, where he focuses on the modeling needs of insurance and reinsurance entities in the US market. He also volunteers for FriendshipWorks, a Boston-based non-profit that aims to reduce elderly isolation by pairing volunteers with elders. In his free time, Evan enjoys playing platform tennis, lifting weights, playing piano, and exploring restaurants around Boston.

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Luke Quesnell

Head of Growth/Marketing, Edpuzzle

Boston, MA

Nirban Singh

Nirban Singh

Analyst, SHaPE, McKinsey and Company

Boston, MA

Kristen Tilley

Kristen Tilley

Investment Analyst, Boston Children's Hospital

Cheick Traore

Cheick Traore

Private Equity Associate, HarbourVest Partners

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Cheick Traore

Private Equity Associate, HarbourVest Partners

Cheick is a Private Equity Associate at HarbourVest in their Direct Investments Team. Prior to HarbourVest, he worked at Goldman Sachs as an Analyst in their Special Situations Group. Cheick started his career at Goldman Sachs as an Analyst in the Securities Division. Outside of work, he enjoys playing and watching sports, reading and traveling.

Education
Kennesaw State University, Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance

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Jasmine Welcome

Founder, Roots Unraveled (R.U.)

Boston, MA

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Jasmine Welcome

Founder, Roots Unraveled (R.U.)

Boston, MA

Jasmine Welcome, LICSW, is the founder of Roots Unraveled, LLC, a clinical social worker, therapist and creator of The Self-Care Planner. She has over 7 years of experience in the mental health field. Jasmine's career started as a Girl Scout troop leader for the FaB Factor program and pivoted to a journey which ultimately led to private practice! Jasmine is an active public servant in her community and serves on the professionals board for the African-American Alumnae/i Association at Simmons College. She volunteers for Girl Scouts of Eastern MA, The Red Cross and St. Francis Homeless Shelter. Jasmine is a native of Boston MA and enjoys traveling, creating playlists, and dancing!

Education:

Tuskegee University (B.S Sociology)

Simmons University (MSW, Urban Leadership)

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Jessica Wing

Senior Manager, Audit, KPMG

Cohasset, MA

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Jessica Wing

Senior Manager, Audit, KPMG

Cohasset, MA

Jessica is a CPA and Senior Audit Manager at KPMG. She began her career at KPMG in 2011 in Jacksonville, FL and transferred to the KPMG office in Boston, MA in 2017. Jessica began volunteering with Friends of the Children-Boston in 2017 and in her free time she enjoys traveling, watching sports, and spending time her with dog.

Education
University of Florida, B.S., MAcc