The President & CEO of YW Boston with over 25 years of experience as a facilitator, organizer, consultant, nonprofit executive and board member working to uplift BlPOC communities, women and girls, immigrants, LGBTQIA communities, and cultural changemakers on local, regional, national and international scales. She has held key positions at organizations including the United Nations, the Astraea Foundation for Justice, the Massachusetts Human Rights Commission, the Network for Social Justice, and Interaction Institute for Social Change. Taylor is a graduate of Columbia University and the School of International Training and is passionate about individual and social transformation.

Jeanne Pinado has over 30 years of experience in real estate and community development, specializing in development, sales, asset management, and public-private partnerships. In 2021, she joined Colliers’ Boston office as Executive Vice President on the Capital Markets team, focusing on multifamily investment sales. Previously, Pinado served as CEO of Madison Park Development Corporation from 1998 to 2019. During her tenure, she led the organization through significant growth, expanding its real estate portfolio by over 300% and leaving behind a $35 million endowment. Under her leadership, Madison Park developed 130 homes, provided 1,500 rental units across 20 properties, and created 115,000 square feet of commercial space, helping transform Roxbury with projects like Hibernian Hall and the Dewitt Center. Jeanne has received numerous recognitions, including a Barr Foundation Fellowship, an honorary Doctor of Design Leadership from Boston Architectural College, and Boston Business Journal’s 2024 Power 50: Movement Makers honor.

Gabriela Salas is a multifaceted leader, global strategist, and dedicated community advocate. Throughout her career, she has played a key role in brand development and market expansion for Fortune 500 companies, helping drive economic growth across Boston. She currently serves as Chief Commercial Officer of Charge 34, an innovative Boston-based technology company that is women- and minority-owned. In this role, she collaborates with baseball legend David “Big Papi” Ortiz to build partnerships that expand infrastructure innovation and opportunity for the city. Gabriela is also an Emmy-nominated Executive Producer and Host of the only Spanish-language talk show at iHeartMedia in the New England region, where she fosters cultural dialogue and connection across communities. In addition, she is the Founder and President of the International Innovation Hub of Boston, supporting entrepreneurship and innovation. Above all, Gabriela is a proud mother whose daughter remains her greatest inspiration.

 Kate Curran is the Founder and CEO of School the World, an international nonprofit working at the intersection of education, equity, and community-led development. For more than 20 years, she has worked across philanthropy, business, and government to expand access to opportunity for children living in poverty. Before founding School the World, Kate had a successful career in corporate law and government affairs, including serving as Vice President of External Affairs at GE Money. In 2009, she founded School the World with a vision to disrupt cycles of extreme poverty through education rooted in dignity, sustainability, and community partnership. Since then, the organization has built more than 200 schools and impacted more than 194,000 children across Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, and the Philippines through education, teacher training, and family engagement. Under her leadership, School the World has also empowered more than 1,000 student service-learning participants from Boston and beyond to engage in global citizenship and community partnership through immersive learning and volunteer experiences.

Mayra Negrón- Roche is the Chief Operating Officer at Inquilinos Boricuas En Acción (IBA), a leading community development corporation dedicated to empowering individuals and families through affordable housing, education, and arts programs. With more than 20 years of experience in business administration, finance, real estate, and asset management, Mayra joined IBA in 2000 and has grown into her role as COO, which she has held since 2013. She oversees the organization’s administrative operations, including property management, real estate development, and asset management for IBA’s 667-unit housing portfolio, as well as commercial real estate. Mayra provides strategic leadership and guidance to senior staff and employees across the organization. In 2009, she served as IBA’s Interim CEO for four months. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Puerto Rico.

Erin Salomon is a faculty member in the Cooperative Education Program at the D’Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University. She teaches professional development courses and advises undergraduate students as they prepare for and participate in co-op experiences. Erin also collaborates with employer partners to strengthen Northeastern’s experiential learning network and create meaningful work opportunities for students.Her work focuses on supporting student career readiness, strengthening employer partnerships, and guiding students as they transition from academic learning to professional environments. Through advising, instruction, and employer engagement, she helps students build the skills, confidence, and professional awareness needed to navigate the co-op search process and succeed in the workplace.Erin is a proud Northeastern University alumna, where she earned her undergraduate degree in business. She also holds a master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Boston University, informing her commitment to advancing experiential learning and supporting student success.

Ketura Joseph is a Haitian-American senior at Brooke High School and a participant in the Belonging and Becoming Fellowship, where she has taken on leadership roles as a camp counselor and panelist at the State of Girls event hosted by Love Your Magic. Passionate about technology and creative problem-solving, Ketura is also an alum of the MassRobotics JumpStart Fellowship, where she developed skills in programming, circuitry, and design through hands-on projects using Arduino and SolidWorks. In addition, Ketura is a youth journalist with Teens in Print, where she uplifts diverse perspectives and stories that matter. Outside of her academic and leadership work, she enjoys spending time in nature, watching movies, reading books, and listening to music.

Nia McGregor is an Associate Software Engineer at Liberty Mutual Insurance. Originally from Fort Collins, Colorado, she graduated from Brown University with a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science and Education Studies. Nia discovered her interest in technology after visiting a Pixar exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science and touring Google’s headquarters in Boulder. Encouraged by her father, also a developer, she took her first computer science class in college and quickly fell in love with how coding could be used to solve complex problems. Beyond her professional work, Nia is committed to promoting equity and social justice through education. She serves as a Youth Leader at Girls Reflecting Our World, mentoring middle and high school students in public speaking, leadership, and career readiness. Nia also serves as Youth STEM Outreach Chair for the National Society of Black Engineers Boston Professionals chapter, creating programs that introduce Black and Brown K–12 students to opportunities in STEM.

• Ange Dehebie Jacques is a student at Boston Latin Academy with a profound interest in biology, economics, and political studies. Known for my academic dedication and commitment to supporting others, I actively lead within my school community as the Vice President of the Haitian Student Union and a member of the Mock Trial team. Beyond leadership, I serve as a mentor and AP Biology lab assistant, helping younger peers navigate complex materials and scientific experiments. Outside of school, I am deeply committed to community engagement through volunteering with the U.S. Haitian Chamber of Commerce. I also participate in the Boston Police Department’s Girls Reflecting Our World Program, which empowers young women to become impactful members of society. Through rigorous academic work, leadership, and service, I strive to create a positive legacy as I prepare for my future studies at Dartmouth College.

Paris Alston is a Boston-based multimedia journalist, host, storyteller, and educator. She is the owner of Pariscope Productions, where she offers voice and storytelling coaching and workshops. Paris currently hosts Rooted at GBH News and previously co-hosted Morning Edition and The Wake Up podcast. Her reporting has included live coverage of Massachusetts elections, the unveiling of The Embrace monument honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, the 2023 NAACP National Convention—where she interviewed Vice President Kamala Harris—and the 2024 Celtics Championship Parade. She also created the award-winning community reporting series A Walk Down the Block and the mental health series Wake Up Well. Paris previously hosted NPR’s Consider This podcast and GBH’s digital series Keep It Social. A North Carolina native, she graduated from UNC Chapel Hill and earned a Social Impact MBA from Boston University. She also teaches multimedia production

at Boston College.

Edna Hall is a Colorado Neighborhood Association leader and a dedicated neighborhood advocate and a powerful voice in the Mattapan community. As one of the association’s leads, she works tirelessly to ensure that especially senior women who want to be civically engaged are informed, included, and empowered to participate. Known for her unwavering commitment to community building, Miss Edna also pours life into young women emerging in leadership, mentoring and encouraging them to step boldly into roles that strengthen and uplift the neighborhood.

is the Executive and Artistic Director of The Theater Offensive in Boston, MA, and the first Black trans woman to lead a regional theatre company in the United States. In this role, she continues to amplify the organization’s mission to uplift and elevate the work of queer and transgender artists of color, as well as LGBTQIA2S+ youth and their allies. With over a decade of experience in talent management, production, casting, script coverage, brand partnerships, and fundraising, Giselle has helped elevate both artists and brand collaborations. Her work connects businesses and organizations with innovative opportunities to support emerging artists and creatives who are redefining the performing arts landscape. She was recently appointed to the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women, becoming the first trans woman of color to serve on the commission, where she advocates for equity, rights, and opportunities for all women and girls.

Erica Davis, is a force in real estate, entrepreneurship, and community empowerment. As a Black woman real estate developer, investor, and founder of Erica Davis Estates, she is redefining legacy and opportunity. With a growing portfolio of luxury residential units in Boston, Erica combines strategic vision with impeccable design, setting a new standard for modern urban living. As a licensed broker with Thumbprint Realty, she guides clients—especially first-time homebuyers—toward homeownership with financial clarity and confidence. Erica’s commitment to service extends far beyond property transactions. She leads The EDE Movement, a mentorship initiative equipping young adults with leadership training and practical tools for success. Additionally, as the founder of Zeola Home Care, a nonprofit serving seniors, she champions dignity and community well-being. A visionary rooted in faith and family, Erica lives boldly, proving that purpose and perseverance can transform communities while creating equitable access to generational opportunity.

Beyazmin Jimenez, has carved a unique path at the intersection of community, justice, and equity, shaping the workplaces of the future. She holds a Master’s degree in Urban Planning from Boston University and currently serves within Northeastern University’s Planning, Real Estate & Facilities division. In this role, Beyazmin instrumentalizes equitable organizational practices for a workforce of over 350 employees, strengthening culture, belonging, and inclusive leadership. Previously, at the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, she led initiatives to expand regional economic access. This included launching Small Business Strong, a statewide program providing critical technical assistance to Massachusetts small businesses since 2020. Beyond her tenure at Northeastern, Beyazmin is a trusted consultant for mission-driven organizations focused on systems change and community development. She also serves on the Health Equity Council for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, contributing to vital efforts that advance health equity and inclusive wellness across the Commonwealth.

Cynthia Yee is an educator, writer, artist and artistic collaborator. Yee has fiercely defended and fought for Boston’s Chinatown so that the historic neighborhood she loves can continue to grow and thrive. She writes creative, nonfiction essays from the viewpoint of an American-born Taishanese girl coming of age in Boston’s Chinatown and Combat Zone through the 1950s and ’60s. Yee has discovered that her humble stories of one girl, one street, and one time in Boston history resonate with many, and have significance in modern times. She continues exploring the themes of what makes for thriving community life and child development, how structural racism oppresses, how feminism can be nurtured, and how social justice can look in America. She can be seen in Breakwater Studio's documentary short, "LOVE, CHINATOWN".

Shweta Agrawal, is a technology leader, product strategist, and community builder working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, startups, and inclusive innovation. She is a startup advisor, mentor, speaker, and thought leader who champions women, students, and underrepresented founders. Shweta serves as Chief Product Officer at Boston New Technology (BNT) and Co-President of ProductCamp Boston, where she helps create opportunities for founders, product leaders, and emerging innovators to learn, connect, and grow. In 2025, she was recognized as one of the Boston Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 honorees. She also serves as Chair of StartOut Boston, supporting LGBTQ+ founders by helping expand access to capital, mentorship, and visibility. Through her SheBuilds Product initiative, Shweta creates pathways for women and underrepresented entrepreneurs to gain hands-on experience in product development and startup building. Known for combining strategic rigor with empathy, Shweta is dedicated to building communities where innovators feel empowered to lead, create, and belong.

Kendall Bowen, is a senior at Boston Latin Academy and an honor student known for blending academic excellence with leadership, school spirit, and cultural representation. Born and raised in Hyde Park, Kendall began her education at Roosevelt Elementary School before joining Boston Latin Academy in 7th grade. She has maintained a rigorous academic schedule, served as a school ambassador, and is a member of the National Honor Society. Four years ago, Kendall proposed creating a “Shake and Stomp” squad inspired by Black Southern cheer and step culture. Starting with just seven students and no formal coach, she built the program through creativity and determination. Today, the team has grown into one of the school’s most spirited groups, with over 50 students trying out and 30 members participating. Kendall also studied Japanese for three years and traveled to Japan, expanding her global perspective. She plans to study communication sciences and disorders in college while continuing to uplift young women through leadership and mentorship.

Madison Borders, is in the 8th grade, she has already demonstrated strong leadership among her peers. In 5th grade, Madison was elected class president within months of meeting her classmates, reflecting the trust and respect she quickly earned. Madison has volunteered for the City’s Winter Wonderland Toy Drive for two years and actively supports her school community by representing prospective students during curriculum nights, shadow days, and student-led panels at open houses. She also serves as President of the Junior Usher Board at her church.A dedicated student-athlete, Madison continues to support her team as a manager while recovering from an injury, helping facilitate practices and learning to keep score during games. Attending a predominantly white single-sex school, Madison confidently advocates for students who look like her and raises awareness about the importance of empathy, representation, and global citizenship.

Alyssa Augusteis a senior at Boston Latin Academy and a proud Haitian and Puerto Rican young woman who leads with heart and intention. This fall, Alyssa will move to Atlanta to attend Spelman College, where she plans to major in Health Science as she pursues a career in the medical field. As a fellow of the Love Your Magic: Belonging & Becoming Fellowship, Alyssa has dedicated the past year to exploring identity, healing, and community transformation. This experience has deepened her commitment to social justice and strengthened her voice as a leader. Outside the classroom, Alyssa finds resilience through movement, having danced since childhood and competed in varsity track throughout high school. Grounded by her culture and inspired by her grandparents—her "best friends"—Alyssa carries forward lessons of perseverance and love. She approaches her future with ambition and compassion, dedicated to becoming a health professional who serves with both skill and heart.