Our Team

The People Who Make It Possible

Behind every program, every class, and every community initiative, there is a team committed to making a real difference.

Our team brings together educators, leaders, and advocates who work every day to empower individuals, strengthen families, and expand opportunities across Connecticut.

Their dedication, passion, and collaboration are what transform vision into action  and action into lasting impact.

5

1,900+

Programs | 7 Centers

Over 5 Years

Lucas Pimentel

Lucas Pimentel

CEO

Iandra Lopes

Iandra Lopes

Director of LEAD

Ramona Santilises

Ramona Santilises

Executive Coordinator, Bridgeport

Kelly Sheehan

Kelly Sheehan

Executive Coordinator, Norwich

Mel Baptista

Mel Baptista

Executive Administrative Assistant

Iris Vizcandorro

Iris Vizcandorro

Executive Coordinator, New Britain

Ana C. López

Ana C. López

Coordinator, Support Danbury Charter School

Bruna Mulano

Bruna Mulano

Coordinator, Champions for Excellent Schools

Marleny Moreta

Marleny Moreta

Coordinator, New Haven

Mercedes Dihnoska

Mercedes Dihnoska

Coordinator, Waterbury

Jonatan Soto

Jonatan Soto

Admin Assistant, Bridgeport

Fabiola Ríos

Fabiola Ríos

Admin Assistant, Norwich

Taryn Lopes

Taryn Lopes

Admin Assistant, Waterbury

Liz Rivera

Liz Rivera

Admin Assistant, New Britain

We Serve to Advocate