Who are you and what are your practitioner sites? My name is Derrick Kiser, LMHC, Ed.D. candidate, and I am a licensed mental health counselor, educator, behavioral health leader, and CEO with approximately 20 years of experience working across behavioral health, education, and criminal justice systems. As CEO of Fresh Start Wellness Center, I developed…

Who are you and what are your practitioner sites? My name is Chantal Kassa, an Education Specialist with 20 years of experience across K–12 and community college settings. I currently teach middle school mathematics in the Nashoba Regional School District. I believe students thrive when they are appropriately challenged and learn in supportive, nonjudgmental environments…

Who are you and what are your practitioner sites? My name is Peter Munene. Originally from Kenya, I immigrated to Worcester, Massachusetts in 2009 and have proudly called Worcester my second home ever since. I attended Worcester Public Schools and earned my bachelor’s degree from Worcester State University, graduating cum laude. I later earned a…

Who are you and what are your practitioner sites? Lonice Eversley, Master Teacher for NYC Public Schools with 28 years in education. My primary responsibilities include mentoring and coaching teachers across New York City, and teaching college level Critical Race and Ethnic Studies class to twelfth graders in the South Bronx. I also serve as…

Who are you and what are your practitioner sites? I am Jacqui Oyimer, an international development and transformative education practitioner with experience working at the intersection of policy, partnerships, justice, and social impact. My practitioner work has included government, civil society, and community-based spaces, particularly in Ghana, where I have worked on human trafficking prevention…

Who are you and what are your practitioner sites? My name is Nana Younge, an alumna of Worcester Public Schools, an educator, entrepreneur, youth development leader, and community engagement practitioner. My work explores how the intersections of race, age, gender, and socioeconomic status shape entrepreneurial journeys. I am the Founder and Executive Director of Get…

Who are you and what are your practitioner sites? John S. Yormie, Jr is a development practitioner, emerging diplomat, author, and researcher with extensive experience in governance, education, and civic engagement in Liberia and the United States. As a co-founder of the Liberia Research and Development Networks (LRDN), he has led initiatives on digital transformation,…

Who are you and what are your practitioner sites? Hello! My name is Emily Garcia Tornquist and I can’t seem to stay away from Clark University! I graduated in 2018 with my Bachelor’s in English, 2019 with my Master’s in Teaching, and am delighted to be joining the class of 2029 as we begin our…

Who are you and what are your practitioner sites? My name is Brett Iarrobino, and I graduated from Clark University in 2022 with my M.A. in Teaching, holding licenses in teaching middle/secondary English Language Arts and theater. I’ve spent the last four years teaching in Worcester Public Schools, first at University Park Campus School, an…