Jhonaiquer Juan Cruz

Roslindale, Liaison

Dominican American and longtime Boston resident, Jhonaiquer has called Roslindale home for more than a decade. A graduate of The Roxbury Latin School and Assumption University, Jhonaiquer brings experience in leadership, operations, customer service, and community engagement to the role.

During college, Jhonaiquer was involved with the Black Diaspora Student Union and the ALANA Network (Asian, Latinx, African, and Native American) and participated in volunteer efforts supporting local residents and community organizations. These experiences strengthened his commitment to service, connection, and creating spaces where people feel welcomed and heard.

As a native Spanish speaker, Jhonaiquer is committed to making residents feel understood and ensuring that language is never a barrier to connecting with city resources and opportunities. He is excited to build relationships with Roslindale residents, small businesses, community organizations, and neighborhood leaders while helping foster an engaged and connected community.

Lindsey Santana

Executive Director of the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services

Lindsey Santana was born in Boston. At the age of 10, she moved back home to the Dominican Republic. After six years, she returned to Boston where she attended and graduated from West Roxbury Academy. There she founded the Student Government Association, and became very active in her community.

Santana started her career in City Hall as a Community Project and Marketing Coordinator for the Office of Public Service, which is now known as the Mayor’s Office of Civic Organizing. She later became the Jamaica Plain liaison in ONS and served in that role for two years. She has also served as Community Engagement Manager for the Environment Department and most recently served as the Chief of Staff for City Councilor Brian Worrell. 

In her new role as the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services, Santana will build on the Office’s work to provide essential services to constituents and work towards deepening the City’s relationship with local businesses, organizations, and residents in Boston. 

She currently resides in Brighton and is pursuing her master’s in public relations at Boston University.  In her spare time, Lindsey likes to travel, read and spend time with family and friends.