“In my hands is the ability to empower others to act through service. By leading my Service Hero Team or guiding others in service, I inspire those around me to make a difference.
My hands bring people together for a common cause…to lead, teach, and motivate them to take action, fostering a ripple effect of kindness and empathy in our society. Through service, I believe we can ALL be heroes. I want the Class of 2025 to know that creating positive change is in their hands.”
AMANDA YANEZ, ALUMNI LEADERSHIP COUNCIL, HOLBROOK
GOOD MORNING!
It is with greatest joy that we welcome you to a celebration of the 15th year of a youth-led movement for change! And day one of a transformational leadership journey for the Class of 2025!
From our founding, the vision of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King has inspired our passion and guided our purpose. On this day – and through our daily mission – we honor the Kings’ magnificent legacy in pursuit of equality and their courageous insistence on opportunity for all. We embrace the challenge to achieve their vision of a Beloved Community—diverse, inclusive, united, and just.
Our belief in that mission is evident everywhere you look. It’s in the promise and potential of our Ambassadors and the idealism and resolve of our Alumni. By efort and example, they teach us. To lead with love and serve with compassion. To be ceaselessly kind and relentlessly thankful. To embrace our responsibility to make this world more gentle and just. To stand up for our most vulnerable and step up for the causes we believe in. To serve with, not for—and honor the dignity of all. And to strive always to be human and courageous and true.
Fifteen years ago, we stepped out on faith for an idea called Project 351. And 5,475 days – and 5,588 Ambassadors – later, our mission of unity has greater urgency and endless possibility. Our hearts are filled with gratitude for those who enable our eforts — families, educators, Service Heroes, nonprofit partners, civic leaders, Alumni, and volunteers. We’re indebted to our champion Lisa Hughes and WBZ-TV and the team at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum for uplifting the voices and values of our young leaders.
We ofer special thanks to our investors, including Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation, Crimson Lion Lavine Family Foundation, Martin Richard Foundation, members of The Commonwealth Circle, and Jim Gallagher and John Hancock, who have been by our side since 2011.
Today’s celebration is 15 years in the making. To the Class of 2025, you’re the ones that we’ve been waiting for! We honor you and celebrate the unlimited potential for change that energizes this room. Dream big! A world of hope, unity, and love is in your hands.
With joy,
Carolyn Carolyn Casey Founder & Executive Director
Project 351
15th Annual Launch Day
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther Jr. & Coretta Scott King
In celebration of the Ambassador Class of 2025
8:30 AM
COMMUNITY BUILDING in Service Hero Teams with Charlie Rose, Chair, Project 351 Advisory Board & Senior Vice President, City Year
9:30 AM
MORNING PROGRAM & CELEBRATION with Charlie Rose and Lisa Hughes, WBZ-TV
Program will include:
Remarks by Jim Gallagher,
Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Manulife Financial/John Hancock
Our Special Guests: Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, and Education Secretary & 2025 Service Hero Dr. Patrick Tutwiler
Ambassador Navy Tee Ceremony
Service Hero Roll Call with Alumni Mentoring Corps Call-to-Serve
10:45 AM
AMBASSADORS DEPART FOR SERVICE SITES
11:45 AM – 3:30 PM
IN OUR HANDS: SERVICE IN ACTION
Service is joy! We deploy for an afternoon of compassionate service with Alumni, community leaders, and stakeholders. United as 35ONE, we’ll help ensure 15,000 children and families have the resources they need to thrive.
3:45 PM – 5:00 PM
COMMUNITY MEETING & SERVICE CELEBRATION
A celebration of Launch Day service impact and kick-off to a year of service, leadership, and friendship!
Celebrating 15 years!
Project 351 was founded in 2011 as a one day celebration for Governor Deval Patrick’s second inaugural. The vision of Project 351 was developed by Carolyn Casey as a reflection of her belief in the unlimited potential of young people to achieve the Beloved Community. Governor Patrick’s embrace of Project 351 enabled the first convening of Ambassadors. On a snowy Dr. King Weekend, the Class of 2011 united to celebrate, learn, and demonstrate the transformative impact of eighth graders in service.
By day’s end, a movement of hope-in-action had been founded. The optimism, energy, and potential of those eighth graders couldn’t be contained within a single day—and Project 351 was born. Each year forward, Project 351 Ambassadors would unite the entire state as one team, one community in service to cause greater than self.
One year later, Governor Patrick convened the second Class of Ambassadors to celebrate Dr. King and kick-of a 12-month leadership journey. The mission of Project 351, as an independent, nonprofit youth leadership organization, had begun! Continuing with the engaged leadership of Governor Maura Healey, Project 351 is a grassroots, youth-led, school-based movement for positive change. One that advances Social and Emotional Learning objectives, scales transformative impact for nonprofit innovators, and develops a rising generation of upstanders, bridge builders, and change makers.
Today, our Ambassador & Alumni community stands more than 5,000 strong, with more than 1.4 million lives positively impacted through service. With Project 351 enrichment, training, and mentorship, Ambassadors dedicate a year to build unity, cultivate kindness, and transform lives and communities through service. As they serve, they develop the courage, compassion, and capabilities to lead aweinspiring change.
Governor Patrick convenes the frst class of Ambassadors
1st statewide service: 9.11 Tribute Service Spring Service is launched!
Our Founding Class graduates High School 1,000 Ambassadors!
Alumni Leadership Council (ALC) founded
Governor Baker & Lauren Baker welcome our 5th Class
Leadership Reunion founded at Holy Cross College 2,000 Ambassadors!
Fall Service Campaign to End Hunger is launched
Served
Since 2011,
5,588
8th Grade Ambassadors have
1,400,000 neighbors
Developed the skills, confidence, and courage to lead and succeed as agents of positive change
3,000 Ambassadors!
500,000 neighbors served!
Mobilized
328,922 students and friends in service
Fostered a culture of kindness and compassion in hundreds of schools and communities
Service Leadership Academy founded
Celebrating a decade of service with our 10th Class!
The Playbook Initiative, with the Boston Celtics, begins!
Hope & Gratitude Walk founded
4,000 Ambassadors!
Committed to a lifetime of civic responsibility and service
15 years of youth-led change!
5,000 Ambassadors!
Service Hero Teams
Service Heroes are an inspirational force for good—global leaders, everyday heroes, and young people who found their own unique way to make a diference. Each year, we honor 40 incredible change agents as Service Heroes and inspiration for the names of our teams. Led by an Alumni team leader, our 40 teams are geographically diverse to foster friendships, expand perspective, and discover common ground.
Service Hero Teams serve as the foundation of our eforts to build community, share values, and experience Project 351 service and programming. Each Ambassador is part of a Service Hero Team that will be with you throughout your service year.
Meet our Service Heroes and Class of 2025 Ambassadors on the next pages!
Class of 2025 Service Heroes
Ché Anderson • Assistant Vice Chancellor for City & Community Relations, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
Chef José Andrés • Founder, World Central Kitchen
Raei Bridges • Founder & Director, Black&Wild
Michaela Campbell • Class of 2014 • Senior Operations Manager, Project 351
Governor Paul Cellucci • 69th Governor, Massachusetts
Jerren Chang • Co-Founder & CEO, GenUnity
Anne Corron • Principal, Sutton Middle School
Mark Czeisler • Class of 2011, Project 351
Katy DeMoura & Molly Walsh • Cradles to Crayons
Anne Frank • Diarist • Peace Advocate
Pete Frates • Co-Founder, ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Gina Galarza • 35ONE Leadership Team
Haben Girma• Disability Rights Lawyer
Retired Brigadier General Jack Hammond • Executive Director, Home Base
Jrue & Lauren Holiday • Founders, JLH Social Impact Fund
State Representative Kevin Honan • 17th Sufolk
Noah Kahan • Artist • Mental Health Advocate
Ali Kane • LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Educator
Congressman John Lewis • Civil Rights Hero • Architect of the Beloved Community
Robert Lewis, Jr. • Nicholas President & CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston
Yo-Yo Ma • Cellist • United Nations Messenger of Peace
Nelson Mandela • First democratically elected President of South Africa • Global Humanitarian
Yusra & Sara Mardini • Refugee Activists
M.A.S.S.
Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents
Thaddeus Miles • Founder, Hoodfit and Black Joy • Senior Director of Diversity Initiatives, MassHousing
The Moms • Nancy Frates, CEO, Pete Frates Family Foundation • Cherylann Gengel, Co-Founder, Be Like Brit • Angella Henry, Co-Founder, DJ Henry Dream Fund • Denise Richards, Co-Founder, Martin Richard Foundation
Daphne Principe-Grifn • Interim CEO, United Way of Massachusetts Bay
Mohammad Razvi • Founder & CEO, Council Of Peoples Organization
Welles Remy Crowther • 9.11 Hero
Martin Richard • 3rd Grader • Peacemaker
Dr. Robyn Riseberg & Dr. Shahrzad Slater • Founder, & Board Member, Boston Community Pediatrics
Rodney Smith • Founder, Raising Men & Women Lawn Care Service
Sareya Taylor • Youth Poet Laureate • International Indigenous Youth Council • UNITY Earth Ambassador
Anika Teckchandani • Class of 2020, Project 351
Togethxr • Founded by Alex Morgan, Chloe Kim, Simone Manuel, Sue Bird
Dr. Patrick Tutwiler • Secretary of Education, Masschusetts
Malala Yousafzai • Nobel Laureate • Education Activist
Zeitouna • Refusing to be Enemies
Ché Anderson
Assistant Vice Chancellor for City & Community Relations, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School Worcester, MA
His mantra —“Have an impact; do cool things.” And, every day, Ché Anderson does just that to strengthen his adopted hometown of Worcester by knitting together the unique but disparate sectors, generations, and mindsets as a force for common good. Raised in NYC by a single Mom, Ché experienced the uplift of community and the heartbreak of racism. Each formative to his passionate sense of what is possible and his determination to be a catalyst for unity. Enrollment at Holy Cross introduced him to Worcester and it was love at first sight! Over the last 14 years, Ché has become a powerful force for civic innovation, creative collaboration, and expanded access to opportunity for traditionally marginalized communities. By day, he serves as the Assistant Vice Chancellor for City and Community Relations at UMass Chan Medical School. While every available of-hour is consumed by the highest purpose—the pursuit of his art, mentorship of youth, marathon training, and advocacy for the people, causes, and institutions that define the place he calls home.
SERVICE HERO TEAM MEMBERS
Sam Woodsmall
Alumni Mentoring Corps, Swansea
Calliope Britz, Burlington
Abigail Farris, Hingham
Emily Gomez, Worcester
Collin Healy, Rowe
Zaddok Jean-Louis, Pelham
Mariama Kandji, Newbury
Sophia Kanner, Blandford
Emmalyn Talbot, Royalston
Benjamin Woodsmall, Swansea
“Have an impact; do cool things.”
CHÉ ANDERSON
Chef José Andrés
Founder, World Central Kitchen
José Andrés, globally renowned chef and humanitarian, believes in the power of food to build community. After the 2010 earthquakes in Haiti, Andres founded World Central Kitchen, which empowers communities to fight hunger and poverty through food. With a volunteer network of chefs, suppliers, nonprofits, government agencies, and delivery services, World Central Kitchen provides millions of meals to those afected by natural disasters and manmade conflicts – including the recent devastation of the Los Angeles wildfires. For his extraordinary leadership, Chef was tributed with a 2025 Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. In the face of disaster, Chef reflects, “Chefs like me feed the few, but our destiny is to feed the many. To be an army of goodness where a plate of food becomes a plate of hope…a light in dark times. Together, we can change the world through the power of food.”
“ Food is a universal human right.
Feeding each other, cooking and eating together, is what makes us human .”
CHEF JOSÉ ANDRÉS
SERVICE HERO TEAM MEMBERS
Marimay Diaz Chan
Alumni Mentoring Corps, Cambridge
Nyx DeMyer, New Ashford
Ella Golec, Westfield
Felix Gore, Rehoboth
Cairbre Handricken, Millbury
Emmalee Inman, Heath
Raisa James, Cambridge
Eleanor Mazzaferro, Belchertown
Bailey Szoc, Templeton
Liam Trefethen, Methuen
Raei Bridges
Founder & Director, Black&Wild
The Berkshires
Raei Bridges is an educator, environmental activist, and founder of Black&Wild, which connects marginalized and BIPOC communities with the natural world. As a child in southern California, Raei found joy climbing trees, hiking muddy trails, and learning about the creatures of the great outdoors. But it was a trip through Colorado’s San Isabel National Forest that transformed their relationship with the land, and inspired the mission of Black&Wild. Raei reflects, “Being in close relationship with nature helped me understand my purpose in life.” They believe that the healing power of trees and our natural environment nurtures one’s health, confidence, and sense of belonging. Through wilderness trips in the beautiful Berkshires, Raei and Black&Wild empower participants to become responsible and joyful!—stewards of the environment.
“Being in a close relationship with nature has helped me understand my purpose in life. The earth makes no mistakes, so why would my life be any different?”
RAEI BRIDGES
SERVICE HERO TEAM MEMBERS
Jasmine Biju, Alumni Mentoring Corps, Westwood
Raia Lynne Burdick, Holden
Christopher Capodilupo, Westwood
Evangeline Fontes, Scituate
Genevieve Hebert, Mattapoisett
Cora Joss, Ipswich
Daniel Panora, Great Barrington
Leo Stevig-Lewis, Swampscott
Brooklyn Taylor, Townsend
Ella Whitfield, Billerica
Michaela Campbell
Class of 2014 • Senior Operations Manager, Project 351 Holliston, MA
When she was in 8th grade, Michaela Campbell was invited to join the Board of the Holliston Food Pantry. At age 13, Michaela had already established herself in the three roles that have since defined her path – change maker, civic leader, and inspiration to the generations that follow. In the Project 351 Class of 2014, Michaela shined bright as everything we hoped an Ambassador would be – fierce in conviction, empathetic and wise, and a social innovator who believes that love combined with efort can slay any challenge. She carried that tenacity and idealism through high school and Providence College. As Newman Civic Fellow and President of the Society Organized Against Racism, Michaela helped advance issues of equity and justice in response to the nation’s racial reckoning. With greatest joy, we celebrated Michaela’s homecoming as she joined the 35ONE team in 2022. A role she predestined five years ago, “I envision a career steadying the step stool and holding the megaphone for young people creating change, demanding justice, and restoring unity. I will be an amplifier of their vision to create a more compassionate and just world.”
SERVICE HERO TEAM MEMBERS
Maddie Balzano, Alumni Mentoring Corps, Agawam
Anna Auger, Agawam
Carson Bisbee, Chesterfield
Reese Burnham, Holliston Ryan Ducharme, Taunton
Ivy Hope, Boylston
Lyla Kherallah, Fitchburg
Cesarina Martinez, Lawrence William Moradel, Chelsea
Eleanor Murphy, Brewster
“ With a little courage, unwavering compassion, and contagious joy, your vision for positive change is possible.”
MICHAELA CAMPBELL
Governor Paul Cellucci
69th Governor of Massachusetts Hudson, MA
A beloved public servant, respected global diplomat, cherished friend, and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Governor Paul Cellucci had a 30-year meteoric rise from small town politician in Hudson to Governor and US Ambassador to Canada. But, he may best be known by what he termed “my last campaign” – to raise millions of dollars and build national support for cutting-edge ALS research at UMass Medical School. Even as he waged a courageous fight against the afiction, the late Governor Cellucci served the public. Together with his wife and best friend Jan, they established the UMass ALS Cellucci Fund, a $10 million endowment to fund bold research ideas to advance treatment and cure for ALS. “He won every race he ran, all the way up to governor,” said UMass Medical Center Chancellor Michael F. Collins, “But he wanted ALS research, not politics, to be his legacy. He wanted to do whatever he could to contribute.”
SERVICE HERO TEAM MEMBERS
Amanda Yanez, Alumni Mentoring Corps, Holbrook
Douglas Acherekoh, Stockbridge
Ayanshalewa Ayanbeku, Holbrook
Alana Brasil, Hudson
Diana DeSanto, Tolland
Zoe Mojallali, Hawley
Raquel Nunes, Dighton
Joseph Pentoney, Holland
Ruby Putnam, Wendell
Jacob Wall, Tewksbury
“Treat every person you meet, every day with respect & compassion.”
Former First Lady of Masschusetts JAN CELLUCCI
Jerren Chang
Co-Founder & CEO, GenUnity
Boston, MA
Jerren Chang mobilizes the wisdom of grassroots leadership to rethink civic culture and address society’s inequities. A proud firstgeneration Asian American, Jerren has felt the marginalization of young people of color.
“My experiences as the child of immigrants and working in local government showed me how everyday people, particularly those most proximate to the issues in our communities, are too often excluded from decision-making.”
In response, he co-founded and leads GenUnity, which cultivates civic agency, builds social capital, and unlocks innovation for positive social change. Jerren’s vision is a community “by everyone for everyone,” where together – we thrive.
“I hope that future generations will be active and equal co-creators in building communities that serve everyone equitably. ”
JERREN CHANG
SERVICE HERO TEAM MEMBERS
Evan Finamore, Alumni Mentoring Corps, Newton
Hailey Donahue, Brockton
Amelia Hilton, Leominster
Osagie Imalenowa, Northbridge
Joy MacMillan, Chilmark
Maggie Moynihan, Hatfield
Mason Murphy, Monson
Jacob Rosario, Barre
Annabelle Zhang, Newton
Anne Corron
Principal, Sutton Middle School Sutton, MA
Mister Rogers once said, “Anyone who does anything to help a child in their life is a hero to me.” For 21 years, Anne Corron has poured heart, soul, and excellence as educator, mentor, and advocate for the children of Sutton. For more than half of that time, she has been an essential member of Project 351’s Educator Advisory Group and the efervescent Bus Captain for Bus C. It was on that bus in 2016 that Anne welcomed Kieler Langemo, that year’s Uxbridge Ambassador. Fast forward nine years – and a college graduation and teacher fellowship later – to a full-circle moment recounted by Anne, “PROUD 351 FAMILY MOMENT! I just hired Kieler Langemo as a 7th grade ELA teacher at Sutton Middle School. I could not be more proud, excited, or grateful. When I met him on BUS E back in 2016, I knew that he was special!” Kieler is one of thousands of young people forever changed by Anne’s faith. Small in stature, mighty in impact, she compels us to do more, be more, and believe more in the promise of every child.
“My students inspire me every day and I’m passionate about cultivating a safe, inclusive, and equitable learning environment where all students feel seen, heard, and valued.”
ANNE CORRON
SERVICE HERO TEAM MEMBERS
Grace Jacques, Alumni Mentoring Corps, North Attleborough
Samantha Black, Williamsburg
Audrey Carroll, Winthrop
Grady Clark, Ashland
Bridget Devlin, East Bridgewater
Matilda Gibbons, Dunstable
Lucas Graham, Medford
Daniel Morrissey, Southwick
Esther Osoro, Athol
Apollo Snyder, Williamstown
Mark Czeisler
Founding Ambssador, Class of 2011, Project
351 • M.D. Candidate Harvard Medical School; Co-Founder, The COVID-19 Outbreak Public Evaluation
Sherborn, MA
It feels like just yesterday when we met Mark Czeisler, with his beaming face, outsized heart, and a leg cast that fairly overtook his small frame. It was our very first Launch and though he didn’t know it yet, Mark would become a pioneer, founder, and treasured leader of the movement we call 35ONE. For 15 years, Mark has been at the fore of our aspirations for unifying change—envisioning, advising, building, and leading. He has that “it”—the alchemy of character and charisma that distinguishes exemplary from good. His parents and heroes recall countless examples of his initiative to uplift his community—as a neighbor and friend, member of the Martin Richard Foundation marathon team, Eagle Scout, Fulbright Scholar, medical school student, and globally-recognized researcher on the impact of the pandemic on mental health. Each challenge pursued so Mark can contribute more mightily to the communities he serves. His Mom Theresa reflects, “For more than half his life, 35ONE’s core values have been Mark’s compass.” And he is ours. Wherever Mark leads, we will follow, assured of a good and just path toward the Beloved Community.
SERVICE HERO TEAM MEMBERS
Nathan Ramani
Alumni Mentoring Corps, Andover
Ethan Geehan, Littleton
Chloe Richardson, Oakham
Maia Salvas, Douglas
Sophia Seng, Andover
Emily Souza, Somerset
Waverly Spalding, Dover
Mila Spencer, Orleans
Alden Stalker, Brimfield
Hengxi Yue, Whately
“Emerging as a leader takes time and reflection. It involves understanding your own strengths, values, and ideas , and using them to empower others to believe in themselves.”
MARK CZEISLER
Katy DEMOURA & Molly WALSH
Cradles to Crayons Newton, MA
And in the beginning…there was Cradles to Crayons (C2C)! Fifteen years ago, Project 351’s founding Class convened in C2C’s Giving Factory for our first Launch. On that day, a bond was forged that has been transformative for our mission and the Ambassadors’ Journey. Our annual Spring Service in support of C2C is a learning lab for Ambassador leadership and evidence of the awe-inspiring impact of 8th graders united in common purpose. Since 2011, Ambassadors have impacted more than 200,000 children served by C2C, as they build the skills and knowledge required of change makers. We’re proud that Ambassadors annually provide the largest in-kind donation to C2C. It’s a special joy to honor our two greatest allies and treasured friends at C2C – Katy, Associate Director of Community Engagement and Partner Relations, and Molly, Community Engagement Manager. They’re our aspirational standard of compassion-in-action to ensure every child has the essentials they need to learn, lead, and soar!
SERVICE HERO TEAM MEMBERS
Ella DeStefano, Alumni Mentoring Corps, Franklin
Kayden Berry, Colrain
James Conrad, Shirley
Ethan Lemon, Sandisfield
Talayla Montgomery, Franklin
Karthik Nargund, Middleton
Maya Nevo, Newton
Zoey Salvadore, New Braintree
Ada Wallberg, Plymouth
“When you don’t know what to say, listen . It’s okay if you don’t always have the answer. By listening, you show your support.”
MOLLY WALSH
Author • Peace Advocate
ANNE FRANK
It was 1942 and the rise of Hitler and his atrocities against millions of people of Jewish faith created peril for 13-year-old Anne Frank and her family in the Netherlands. They took safe refuge in a secret annex, where Anne documented two years of her family’s experience, and her observations, aspirations, and emotions. “In spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart… How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” Tragically, the Frank family was discovered and Anne, her mother, and sister became victims of the Holocaust. Today, the Diary of Anne Frank has been translated into 70 languages — an enduring testament to the power of hope. Anne’s courageous example inspires millions to stand boldly and unequivocally against fear, prejudice, and hatred.
“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”
SERVICE HERO TEAM MEMBERS
Achraf Boukirou
Alumni Mentoring Corps, Revere
Pablo Cassetta, Revere
Kylah Dorval, East Longmeadow
Talitha Fuller, Millis
Connor Glennon, Erving
Beckett Hawkes, Pembroke
Giovanna Lawrence, Lenox
Emory Loughlin, Lunenburg
Elin Thorsen, Paxton
Fallon Tully, Merrimac
ANNE FRANK
PETE FRATES
Co-Founder, ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Beverly, MA
In 2012, Pete Frates was a 27-year-old beloved son, brother, friend, accomplished athlete, and Boston College Eagle with a “sky’s the limit” potential when he was diagnosed with ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease). In response — heroic defiance and the launch of a global movement to galvanize resources and research. In the span of just five weeks, Pete’s leadership of the Ice Bucket Challenge raised $220 million for ALS Association and recruited a new army of fearless advocates and activists. Their mission: Pete’s goal to cure ALS. Today, powered by their love of Pete, the Frates family and “Team Frate Train” honor his legacy through education, awareness, and fundraising. A mandate pursued with Pete’s signature joy through The Peter Frates Family Foundation and countless acts of grace and generosity.
“Be passionate, be genuine, be hardworking, and don’t ever be afraid to be great.”
PETE FRATES
SERVICE HERO TEAM MEMBERS
Molly Wronski, Alumni Mentoring Corps, Rochester
Malak El Allam, Beverly
Fiona Harvey, Medfield
Calvin Houlihan, Maynard
Tyler Josti, East Brookfield
Daniel Ortiz, Great Barrington
Mia Salerno, Methuen
Esther Smith, Rochester
Rylan Waskiewicz, Sunderland
Alyssa Zullas, Milton
Gina Galarza
35ONE Leadership Team
Taunton, MA
Where there is joy, faith, and love…there is Gina Galarza. She is a generator of joy, a bedrock of faith, and love-in-graceful-action. And at Project 351, our Commissioner of First Impressions as Captain of the Registration Team! Gina is the warm smile and big hug that greets every Ambassador upon arrival at the Kennedy Library the confirmation that you’re right where you belong. One of ten children, Gina’s Cape Verdean heritage provided a blueprint for a wonderful life—love of faith, family, friends-who-become-family, and service to others. All set to a soundtrack from Motown to eye2eye! After a distinguished career in the military and as a nurse; lifetime as wife and mom to her beloved Jaime and Ian, Marina, Corey, Miguel; and team leader for the Taunton Girls; Gina finds greatest happiness chasing dragonflies with grandsons Elijah and Xavier; creating covetable keepsakes of art; and inspiring every Ambassador to believe in their unlimited potential!
SERVICE HERO TEAM MEMBERS
Taliah Westbrook, Alumni Mentoring Corps, Norfolk
Fritzgarren Asare-Dankwa, Rutland
Grace Burgos, Malden
Yadiel Jimenez, Taunton
Anderson Miller, West Newbury
Victoria Norton, Dudley
Mia Smith, Granby
Eleanor Wade, Deerfield
Alexis Yates, Ayer
Kylah Zigon, Egremont
“Serve without expecting any reward except the joy of serving itself.”
GINA GALARZA
Haben Girma
Disability Rights Lawyer • Author • Speaker
Haben Girma objects the word ‘inspiring’ in reference to her extraordinary life. “I only like it as an invitation to move people toward action. When people tell me I’m inspiring, I ask, ‘What are you inspired to do?’” Haben, the first deafblind graduate of Harvard Law School, has inspired a movement of purposeful action. As a pioneering disability rights advocate, she’s fought tirelessly to break down barriers and ensure equal opportunities for 61 million disabled people in the United States, and more than 1.3 billion disabled people around the world. Through her advocacy, Haben has influenced policies and initiatives that have improved access to education, employment, and community spaces; and has empowered individuals with disabilities to lead independent and fulfilling lives. Haben rejects the “power of fear,” reflecting, “Fear fuels all the injustice in our world. Fear stands behind all the pain experienced by those marked as “others” by a majority group. Fear freezes compassion that would otherwise build bridges between our unique lives. Pushing aside fear, I celebrate the growing number of people who recognize our shared humanity.”
SERVICE HERO TEAM MEMBERS
Pari Patel, Alumni Mentoring Corps, Hanson
Davi Coelho, Oak Blufs
Hazel Czerwonka, Shutesbury
Israa Howard, Malden
Olivia Kim, Concord
Austin Lessard, Winchendon
Ella Montville, Grafton
Teagan Noel, Southampton
Holly Sampson, Worthington
Elizabeth Sewall, Hanson
“Disability is part of the human experience. We all deserve dignity and access at every stage in our lives. We all need to engage in the work to make our world accessible to everyone. Inclusion is a choice.”
HABEN GIRMA
Retired Brigadier General Jack Hammond
Executive Director, Home Base
Brigadier General (Ret.) Jack Hammond’s remarkable life of service is a master class in devotion to cause greater than self. For more than four decades he has served our nation valiantly and with greatest distinction, including multiple combat commands in Iraq and Afghanistan. His tour of duty took on a new mission in 2012, when he was invited to serve as Executive Director of Home Base, which seeks to heal the invisible wounds of war, including post traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. Home Base has reimagined Veteran healthcare, honoring their service and sacrifice with compassionate and comprehensive care. General Hammond is an impassioned advocate for veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. He describes his best day as “every other Friday”—graduation day for 24 veterans from across the country. “When they arrive for our two week program they are emotionally, spiritually, and physically in rough shape. Our graduations are amazing, we see a transformation that has reduced their symptoms to barely diagnosable levels and has equipped them with confidence and tools to reclaim their lives.” Project 351 is honored to support the mission of Home Base at Launch, Reunion, and our 9.11 Tribute Service.
“Our mission is to help make veterans whole. They’re not looking for parades or awards. They want to be made whole so they can reclaim their life and move forward. We give them the tools. They’re all selfstarters who can do incredible things. ”
RETIRED BRIGADIER GENERAL JACK HAMMOND
SERVICE HERO TEAM MEMBERS
Lalitha Sarvendram, Alumni Mentoring Corps, Hamilton
Macy Christensen, Sandwich
Noah Dellisanti, Hamilton
Aje Ega, Waltham
Natalia Giannandrea Mustion, Wales
Jenna Nolette, Petersham
Nitya Patel, Westford
Matthew Thyous, Worcester
Sadie Wasiuk, Westhampton
Arianna Weiner, North Attleborough
Jrue & Lauren HolidaY
Co-Founders, JLH Social Impact Fund
Newton, MA
Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and World Cup Champion Lauren Holiday and Boston Celtics Champion Jrue Holiday believe in the beauty of dreams realized. Through the JLH Fund, they create equitable economic opportunities for underserved entrepreneurs. Founded in 2020, the Fund was inspired by the fervor of racial and social injustice that resulted from the murder of George Floyd. To date, JLH has invested more than $5 million in grants, mentorship, and strategic support to more than 200 Black and Brown small businesses and nonprofits. Leadership that was recognized in 2023 with ESPN’s Muhammand Ali Sports Humanitarian Award. This year, their conviction for economic empowerment inspired collaboration with Jaylen Brown, who seeks to create generational wealth in local communities of color. The Boston Creator Incubator + Accelerator recently awarded ten visionary creators with $100,000 in grant funding and mentorship, and personal coaching from Jaylen, Lauren, and Jrue, who reflects, “This is my favorite part, where we see people talking about their dreams and help make them possible.”
SERVICE HERO TEAM MEMBERS
“We frmly believe in ‘just start’ and then you can create something beautiful.”
LAUREN HOLIDAY
Marco Barbosa, Alumni Mentoring Corps, Boston
Willow Bowser, Auburn
Sarah Day, West Newbury
Keielh Dixon, Boston
Daniel McLaughlin, Foxborough
Ana Pacheco, Dennis
Dhyey Patel, Billerica
Alaina Purcell, Ashby
Isabelle Wentworth, Hardwick
Bethany Whitney, Montague
“Sometimes I think being a human can be pretty simple: just love the person next to you with no judgments.”
JRUE HOLIDAY
State Representative, 17th Sufolk
Allston, MA
Representative Kevin Honan
Representative Kevin Honan’s life is a tribute to the values and Irish mirth instilled by his parents, Patrick and Mary. With roots in County Clare and their heart in Allston-Brighton, Kevin, his sister Clare, and brother Brian were raised to honor faith, family, community, and service. If you needed to find a teenage Kevin, head to the nearest basketball court. That’s where he was recruited, at age 14, to volunteer for the legendary Congressman Tip O’Neill – the spark to a lifetime of public service. Thirty-six years later, Representative Honan proudly represents the 17th Sufolk District as the Dean of the House of Representatives and the longest continuously serving legislator. Beloved by his constituents, cherished by family and friends, and admired by colleagues across the ideological spectrum, Representative Honan represents the nobility and humanity of public service.
“My parents instilled in us a sense of deep gratitude to live in this wonderful country, our wonderful neighborhood. We were taught by their example to give back, and that’s what we did every day.”
REPRESENTATIVE HONAN
Noah Kahan
Musician • Mental Health Advocate
Raised in rural Vermont and New Hampshire, Noah Kahan has exploded onto the folk-pop music scene over the last two years. He’s been recognized as one of Forbes “30 Under 30,” received a 2024 Grammy nomination for Best New Artist, and sold out his North American and European tour including his beloved Fenway Park – twice! But his greatest pride is the movement he’s building through The Busyhead Project, a non-profit organization that breaks down the stigma of mental health through awareness, advocacy, and a community of compassion. Noah is open about his own struggles. “I was privileged to be in a family where mental health was talked about a lot — and being upset or sad or having dark feelings was not something to be ashamed of — but I still felt ashamed, and I still felt alone.” Today, 50 million Americans experience mental health challenges, with 27 million unable to receive care due to lack of insurance and access. Noah’s powerful advocacy and vulnerability has inspired more than $4 million in support of communitybased organizations that meet that need, including our partner, KyleCares!
SERVICE HERO TEAM MEMBERS
Sejal Shirole, Alumni Mentoring Corps, Natick
Dominique Aclo, Watertown
Caroline Callahan, Lanesborough
Timothy Demers, Topsfield
Kaden Douglas, Barnstable
Samuel Gamache, Natick
Reina Jean-Jacques, Fitchburg
Ella Johns, New Bedford
Angeliki Sarras, Plympton
Avelina Wilson, Otis
“My career is all for nothing if I don’t try and give back to the community that has supported me.
If I can help anyone get through their struggles, it will be the proudest achievement of my career.”
NOAH KAHAN
LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Educator
Worcester, MA
Ali Kane leads with passion, empathy, and a warm embrace. Through their organization ALK Consulting, Ali leads LGBTQIA+ inclusion workshops for businesses, nonprofits, and cultural organizations to create more afrming spaces for all. An impassioned community-builder, Ali is guided by the values of equity, compassionate curiosity, authenticity, intersectionality, and respect for diverse lived experiences. Education and engagement are their strategies for forging bonds and crafting strategies that honor the dignity of LGBTQIA+ individuals. Ali challenges us to show up for one another with acceptance and love; and build a more equitable world.
Ali Kane
SERVICE HERO TEAM MEMBERS
“When we are our authentic selves we are more effective communicators and can foster meaningful partnerships with our community of support.”
ALI KANE
Elizabeth Cordero, Alumni Mentoring Corps, Quincy
Weston Brolsma, Lakeville
Ione Byam Miller, Nahant
Elle Dolan, Worcester
Brooklyn Elzy, Pepperell
Italo Fernandes, Edgartown
Jonathan Prescott, Amesbury
Maisarah Rahman, Quincy
Aria Valenti, West Springfield
Nynaeve Zale, New Salem
Congressman John Lewis
Civil Rights Hero • Architect of the Beloved Community
A son of sharecroppers, John Lewis devoted his life to civil rights, equality, and opportunity for all Americans. This icon of the Civil Rights Movement began his march toward justice as leader of youth activism and deputy to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. At age 23, Lewis led student engagement in the Civil Rights Movement and served as the youngest speaker at the historic March on Washington. Two years later in Selma, Alabama, Lewis, Hosea Williams, and hundreds of Civil Rights activists set of over the Edmund Pettus Bridge in pursuit of the right to vote. Met by violence, but undeterred in their resolve, “Bloody Sunday” mobilized a movement and galvanized a nation. The march of “the boy from Troy” led to the United States House of Representatives, where he served for 34 years. And, to the White House, where President Barack Obama awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. This giant among heroes passed in 2020, but John Lewis’ spirit lives on in the generations of bridge builders, upstanders, and Good Troublemakers he inspired.
SERVICE HERO TEAM MEMBERS
“Get in trouble— good trouble, necessary trouble, and redeem the soul of America.”
CONGRESSMAN LEWIS
Anray Sheng, Alumni Mentoring Corps, Needham
Alexis Czyoski, Truro
Anthony Handschuh, Amherst
Tess Hansen, Russell Hadassa Jean, Middleborough
Quinn Lucas-Mullen, Orange
Irelyn Padden, Spencer
Dionne Pearl Quansah, Leominster
Sabine Richmond, Needham
John Veasley, Danvers
Robert Lewis, Jr.
Nicholas President & CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston
Roslindale, MA
Robert Lewis, Jr. does everything big: big vision, big hope, big expectations, and BIG love. A singular force, Robert is the Nicholas President and CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston and a nationally recognized thought leader, public speaker, and social innovator. Robert’s lifetime as champion for urban youth was inspired by his Mom’s example. He was raised to see possibility and potential in every opportunity and every one. But, at 16, his reality was shattered when a close friend firebombed his family’s home in an East Boston housing development during the upheaval over school desegregation. Rather than retreat, his family made the decision to stay in Boston and Robert’s community activism began. At BGCB, Robert ensures more than 15,000 youth across nine clubs in Boston and Chelsea, “explore their passions, find their purpose, and prepare for a life of success and impact”. Robert’s faith in young people is infinite, “We have expectations, not rules. Rules tell young folks what they can or can’t do. Expectations are lifting them high to where they can strive and achieve.”
“Together, we can make sure that the next fifty years tell a story not of division, but of hope, resilience, and a commitment to every young person’s potential.”
ROBERT LEWIS, JR.
Yo-Yo Ma
Cellist • United Nations Messenger of Peace • Founder, Silk Road
Cambridge, MA
From Sesame Street to the White House, Yo-Yo Ma uses art and culture to build bridges of understanding and foster hope. Ma is celebrated as one of the greatest cellists of the twentieth century and is admired for the vitality and inspired adaptations of his music. Of equal influence and inspiration is Ma’s leadership as humanitarian and bridge builder. He founded “Silk Road” to “create music that engages diference, and sparks radical cultural collaboration and passion-driven learning for a more hopeful and inclusive world.” Ma’s newest endeavor is “Our Common Nature,” which connects the beauty of music with the grandeur of nature to build relationships, foster environmental stewardship, and inspire awe. Ma reflects, “Culture helps us to imagine a better future…it helps turn “them” into “us.” These things have never been more important.”
“ Passion is one great force that unleashes creativity , because if you’re passionate about something, then you’re more willing to take risks.”
YO-YO MA
Nelson Mandela
First democratically elected President of South Africa • Global Humanitarian
The life of Nelson Mandela was defined by dignity, a devotion to justice, and extraordinary courage. Considered a giant of history, he helped lead South Africa out of racist apartheid rule with a message of reconciliation that inspired the world. Jailed for almost thirty years because of his fight for freedom, Mandela became the first democratically elected President of a free South Africa. His legacy lives on through the Nelson Mandela Foundation, which forges global change, advocates for peace, and champions human rights. And, in December 2022, the Foundation marked the ninth year since Mandela’s passing with the One Million Tree Campaign, to promote environmental justice, food security, and the mitigation of climate change. Nelson Mandela’s lessons endure in those inspired to act and empowered to lead by his courageous humanity.
“It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it.”
NELSON MANDELA
SERVICE HERO TEAM MEMBERS
Ali Gastonguay
Alumni Mentoring Corps, Ashburnham
Evelyn Allen, Ashburnham
Mackenzie Jones, Sudbury
Christian Kondrat, Cohasset
Ryan Messier, Freetown
Evelyn Miles, Plainville
Eric Nuciforo, Pittsfield
Arielise Ramirez, Methuen
Arianna Stillman, Revere
Maxwell Sturges, West Brookfield
Yusra & Sara Mardini
Refugee Activists & Humanitarians
Imagine being in the middle of the Aegean Sea in a boat built for seven but carrying 18. Each a Syrian refugee fleeing violence and war. And your boat’s engine stops. It was 2015 and sisters and competitive swimmers Yusra (age 17) and Sara (age 20) Mardini’s quest for freedom would not be denied. They jumped into the water to safely guide the boat to the Greek island of Lesbos, saving the lives of all on board. The sisters found asylum in Germany, where Yusra was selected for the first-ever Refugee Olympic Team and appointed as the youngest-ever UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador. Sara’s activism continued in support of refugees and human rights, facing arrest and violent protests. The sisters were honored as two of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in 2023 and profiled in the Netflix film “The Swimmers.” Athletes, activists, and advocates, the sisters demonstrate that despite trauma, hardship, and loss, “Refugees won’t easily give up and keep on dreaming.”
SERVICE HERO TEAM MEMBERS
“We are still humans. We are not only refugees. We are like everyone in the world. We can do something, achieve something.”
YUSRA MARDINI
Will Cruikshank, Alumni Mentoring Corps, Marblehead
Aryanna Appleberry, Lynn
Domilove Buissereth, Brockton
Chloe Chan, Winchester
Michael McLaughlin, Lee
Thomas Newcomb, Braintree
Valerie Salazar Pena, Rockland
Jhenifer Storck, Everett
Anastasie Sycheva, Marblehead
Yankang Wu, Quincy
MA Association of School Superintendents
Educators are our heroes at Project 351, with special love for the exceptional team and statewide membership of the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents. Led by Tom Scott, M.A.S.S. was the first organization to believe in Project 351, and has been a beloved partner, mentor, thought leader, and advocate for the 15 years since. Superintendents impact every facet of our mission – from Ambassador selection to a portfolio of social impact strategies. Together, we afrm the values of empathy, kindness, generosity, and inclusion as essential to education and youth development. It’s a privilege to partner with M.A.S.S. in support of the 35ONE generation, a remarkable force for good.
“The national landscape may be polarized and divided, bu t in our schools and across the Commonwealth, we bear witness to efforts and initiatives that unite and uplift. Project 351 is a shining example of that ethos and idealism.”
TOM SCOTT, Director of Financials and Member Services, M.A.S.S.
Thaddeus Miles
Founder, Hoodfit and Black Joy • Senior Director of Diversity Initiatives, MassHousing
We celebrate Thaddeus Miles—civic leader, community builder, father, grandfather, and beloved friend. Thaddeus is an artist of community, who sees beauty through his camera’s lens and in the rich mosaic of our diverse neighborhoods. As Director of Community Services for MassHousing, Thaddeus is the architect of an expansive range of programs that build safe, vibrant, and engaged communities across Massachusetts. Thaddeus defines “mentor.”
He is a veteran of the Air Force and believes deeply in the promise of democracy as one that lifts and unites all people. Thaddeus’ great passion for young people has motivated innovative mentoring and enrichment programs that promote peace, creative self-expression, and accountable leadership. He is the Founder of HoodFit, a movement which amplifies the positive attributes of community to promote wellness of both body and mind, resilience, and thoughtful problem solving. And, the Black Joy Project, to highlight and inspire joy in the Black community, an efort that reflects Thaddeus’ belief that, “Joy is resilience.”
SERVICE HERO TEAM MEMBERS
Kyle Wetjen, Alumni Mentoring Corps, Sherborn
Nathan Brogadir, Norwood
Jackson Davis, Quincy
Maya Figueiredo, Stow
Grey Gabino, Lowell
Zavel Gardner, Plainfield
Nicole Guimaraes, Whitman
Leah Rufng, Peabody
Sophia Scheik, Sherborn
Adela Stevens, Lexington
“When we have joy, we can dig deep.”
THADDEUS MILES
Nancy Frates, CEO, Pete Frates Family Foundation
Cherylann Gengel, Co-Founder, Be Like Brit
Angella Henry, Co-Founder, DJ Henry Dream Fund
The MOMS
Denise Richard, Co-Founder, Martin Richard Foundation
The artist Stevie Wonder once said of his Mom, “She was my greatest teacher, a teacher of compassion, love, and fearlessness.” Each of us knows the force of a mom or like-a-mom’s love. That magical power that invites us to reach for our best selves, emboldened by their unwavering confidence. That whisper in our head that reminds us that anything we dream of is possible. For fifteen years, our Project 351 family has experienced that magical power fourfold. We’ve been taught, inspired, challenged, and uplifted by a sisterhood of four remarkable women—each one a Mom, change maker, and champion of 35ONE and one another. In a role they did not predict because of a heartbreaking loss no one deserves, they’ve forged a path of hope, compassion, and transformative change. Nancy, a global advocate for ALS awareness and support; Cherylann, passionately committed to the children of Haiti; Angella, a force for social justice and equity; and Denise, a peacemaker and community builder have shaped Project 351 in ways profound and enduring. These beautiful Moms of Jennifer, Pete, and Andrew; Britney, Richie, and Bernie; Henry, Martin, and Jane; and DJ, Kyle, and Amber are our family forever more. Our greatest teachers for “leading with love, serving with compassion, and building bridges with audacious hope.”
SERVICE HERO TEAM MEMBERS
“Lead with your heart and you will accomplish extraordinary things.”
CHERYLANN GENGEL
Tilly Peet, Alumni Mentoring Corps, Falmouth
Aster Bosson, Carlisle
Kendall Burke, West Bridgewater
Dylan Casey, Wellesley
David DiBona, Quincy
Mason Fusco, Lynnfield
Jaida Johnson, Worcester
Francesca Martin, Boston
Autumn Persaud, Lynn
Eric Martinez & the Carpenters UNION
Dorchester, MA & Millbury, MA
For fifteen years, our mission has been made possible by countless quiet leaders and unsung heroes. Each milestone of service is enabled through partnership and collaboration founded in shared values and common purpose. Our 9.11 Tribute Service is a beautiful testament to that unifying spirit. Each year, we gather to serve in remembrance of loved ones lost on September 11th and Fallen Heroes since 2001. In 2021, we sought to honor the 20th anniversary with a special tribute –an American flag that honored each of the 206 Massachusetts loved ones lost in the attacks. Plans hit a major roadblock 48 hours out and to the rescue came Eric Martinez, The North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund, and The North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters. Selflessly, kindly, and with greatest excellence, they crafted a solution to ensure our tribute of peace and unity. With that, a friendship and partnership was born, and every year since, Eric and the Carpenters have been essential partners on 9.11. The nation knows them as one of the largest building trades, for their craftsmanship, and as advocates for fair wages, safe working conditions, and economic mobility. We know our dear friends for their expansive generosity, big hearts, and shared pledge to “never forget.”
SERVICE HERO TEAM MEMBERS
“He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist.”
Our 15th year invites reflection on the doers and dreamers who have inspired our purpose and enabled our mission. Our gratitude list begins with the same name—Governor Deval Patrick, our founding Honorary Chair, whose belief in an idea and stewardship of a vision is the foundation for all we do. Governor Patrick, the Commonwealth’s 71st Governor, was the state’s first Black chief executive and only the second Black governor in the nation. His childhood in the South Side of Chicago inspired his passion for education and opportunity, and commitment to generational responsibility and social justice. As our Founding Chair, Governor Patrick helped build the foundation for more than 5,600 Ambassadors to “unite, act, lead” through transformational service in the Commonwealth’s 351 cities and towns. Governor Patrick is a passionate advocate of public service, grassroots mobilization, and civil public discourse. He often reminds us that change is realized when we “turn towards each other, rather than against one another.” As beloved champion and advisor to Project 351, Governor Patrick continues to inspire our youth-led movement for change.
SERVICE HERO TEAM MEMBERS
Mateo Barresi, Alumni Mentoring Corps, Longmeadow
Sadie Campbell, Huntington
Tharunika Dhanapal, Worcester
Armando Gonzalez, Shelburne
Grace Goudreau, Seekonk
Ayden Hamel, Phillipston
Emily Leonard- Miller, Richmond
Cora Norcott, Marshfield
Ian Stratton, Wilbraham
Apple Sussman, Cambridge
“I think that hope , that ability to envision, to imagine a better way, and then to apply yourself to it...is the way to build a better life, is the way to build a better community and a better country.”
GOVERNOR PATRICK
Daphne Principe-Griffin
Interim CEO, United Way of Massachusetts Bay Dedham, MA
For close to three decades, Daphne PrincipeGrifn has greeted each day with love, optimism, and an unwavering commitment to the young people of Massachusetts. From the Blue Hill Boys & Girls Club, and Boston’s first Latino American Chief of Human Service, and now, interim CEO at United Way of Massachusetts Bay, Daphne’s leadership transforms young people’s aspirations into well-earned achievements. Her keen eye is trained on gaps in opportunity, equity, and access for historically marginalized communities. In response, a re-imagination of the systems and structures to better reward ability, potential, and efort. At the United Way, she has innovated philanthropy through a stakeholder driven approach that listens, responds, and invites collaboration with grassroots change makers “They know best and we are well to listen.” Daphne’s greatest gift is her dual ofensive of humanity and hope in response to any challenge. She draws resolve from the words of poet Michael S. Glaser, “Always there is hope: Daylight after every night, sunlight after every rain.”
SERVICE HERO TEAM MEMBERS
Bruno Andrews Mundo, Alumni Mentoring Corps, Hull
Natalie Carson, Sturbridge
Olivia Gagne, Granville
Patrick Joseph, Lawrence
Brynn LaForest, Clarksburg
Kayleb Lamothe, Gardner
Mila Nguyen, Southborough
Keegan Robinson, Attleboro
Robin Timins, Hull
Maceo Winston, Northampton
“Philanthropy is not ‘us’ giving to ‘them’, Philanthropy is us, together, co-creating solutions with the communities that the impact matters most to and listening to those closest to the solutions. ”
DAPHNE PRINCIPE-GRIFFIN
Mohammad Razvi
Founder & CEO, Council Of Peoples Organization
Mohammad Razvi believes that trust, respect, and a shared vision of hope are fundamental to peaceful communities. In the late 1970’s, a young Mohammad’s family immigrated from Pakistan to Brooklyn, where they established strong relationships as successful business leaders and caring neighbors. In the wake of September 11, 2001, everything changed for his family and Brooklyn’s Muslim community. They were heartbroken at the attacks on their city and country, yet faced adversity as they were harassed, arrested, and profiled based on their Muslim religion. In response, Mohammad served as an intermediary between families, law enforcement, and government agencies – to educate, build relationships, and foster trust. The strength of those partnerships helped inspire the founding of the Council of Peoples Organization. Today, Mohammad leads COPO’s expansive mission which includes a food pantry, ESL classes, workforce training, and human services “to assist low income immigrant families to reach their full potential as residents of New York City.” In Brooklyn and beyond, Mohammad devotes his life’s work to achieving harmony and peaceful progress in diverse communities.
“People ask me, why do thousands of people come to you for help? It’s because of the trust we have built within the community. And that’s what they do: they trust us. And that’s what we do: we help them .”
MOHAMMAD RAZVI
SERVICE HERO TEAM MEMBERS
Prisha Nair
Alumni Mentoring Corps, Shrewsbury
Nora Connerty, Hanover
Ava Gourley, Belmont
Morgan Holmes, Essex
Theodore Iwasinski, Ludlow
Za’Riah Johnson, Buckland
Anthony Laboy, Methuen
Aindri Roy, Shrewsbury
Owen Siket, Shefeld
Cade Taccini, Franklin
Welles Remy Crowther
Volunteer Firefighter • 9.11 Hero
Welles Remy Crowther was a 24-year-old equities trader working in New York’s World Trade Center on the morning of the attacks. A graduate of Boston College and volunteer firefighter, Crowther immediately jumped into action. With selfless heroism, Welles led a rescue efort for colleagues trapped on the 78th floor — carrying victims to safety, urging them to continue down, and returning up the stairs to help again and again. In the days that followed the attacks, testimonials of Welles’ valor from those he saved brought comfort to his devastated family and friends. At Boston College, Welles continues to inspire as the embodiment of the school’s mission of “men and women for others.” Each Fall, the football team dedicates the Red Bandana Game to Welles’ memory, distributing red bandanas as a reminder of one man’s extraordinary courage.
“Follow me. Help the ones that you can and follow me.”
SERVICE HERO TEAM MEMBERS
Edith Tufts, Alumni Mentoring Corps, Sutton
Arwa Ait-Chaib, Chelsea
Dexter Akula, Dedham
Leighton Casey, Cambridge
Bennett Darling, Sutton
Lucas Dorfman, Reading
Maya Keller, Arlington
Aum Patel, Falmouth
Coralie Reich, Wenham
Reina Ssemakula, Framingham
Martin Richard
3rd Grader • Peacemaker
Dorchester, MA
With a huge smile and twinkling eyes, this beautiful 8-year-old boy created joy, spread acts of kindness, and was a friend to all in his neighborhood of Dorchester. Tragically, Martin lost his life as a result of the bombings at the 2013 Boston Marathon. In the 12 years since, Martin’s message of peace has inspired the world to love more, do good, and build unity. Bill and Denise wrote of their son’s compassionate view of the world: “Martin ‘got it’ — he knew what it took to be a good person. He knew that we had to care for one another and care more deeply for those who couldn’t care for themselves.” Today, the mission of the Foundation that carries Martin’s name, envisions “a world where people recognize the humanity in others and model the decency needed for a united, compassionate and inclusive community. We believe that when young people are taught the values of peace, justice and kindness, they will lead the way as thinkers, upstanders and peacemakers in their communities.”
SERVICE HERO TEAM MEMBERS
Elsie Serrano, Alumni Mentoring Corps, Sharon
Madison Brant, Chester
London Correia, Boston
Anthony Heath, Charlton
Nolan Mann, Dracut
Elin Mauricio, Berkley
Adriana Pape, Bolton
Hadassa Ribeiro, Tisbury
Aungshul Saha, Sharon
Elizabeth Telep, Gloucester
“No more hurting people. PEACE.”
MARTIN RICHARD
Dr. Robyn Riseberg & Dr. Shahrzad Slater
Dr. Robyn Riseberg, Founder, Boston Community Pediatrics
Dr. Shahrzad Slater, Founder, Slater Family Foundation; Board Member, Boston Community Pediatrics Boston, MA
What do you get when two changemakers fuse their superpowers of vision, brilliance, and love? A generation of families that thrive. Dr. Robyn Riseberg is a pediatrician and founder of Boston Community Pediatrics, which addresses structural inequities by reimagining healthcare. BCP seeks to ensure every child – and every family – has the resources to be healthy. Through their asset-based, relationship-driven approach, BCP improves health outcomes, lowers costs, and nurtures joyful, loving families. Robyn is supported in her mission by BCP Board member Dr. Shahrzad Slater, a physician and pathologist. Shahzrad defines health broadly, “the physical, mental, emotional, economic, educational, environmental, spiritual, and social aspects of one’s life.” Her holistic approach to community building is guided by faith and reflected in the mission of the Slater Family Foundation, which she leads with her husband Matthew. Robyn and Shahzard – on their own, extraordinary. Together, unstoppable.
SERVICE HERO TEAM MEMBERS
Isabelle Alphonse, Alumni Mentoring Corps, Easton
Vienna Appugliese, Easton
Donavyn DeJesus, Wareham
Soleil Desai, Boston
Domenica Lopez, Woburn
Rasmus Mayhew, West Tisbury
Sandhya Ramanathan, Boxborough
William Slattery, Peabody
Grace Starr, Canton
Thomas Wilson, Norwell
“Health includes the physical, mental, emotional, economic, educational, environmental, spiritual, and social aspects of one’s life.”
DR. SHAHRZAD SLATER
“It is possible to do things differently. You just have to have a little bit of grit and determination to make it work.”
DR. ROBYN RISEBERG
Rodney Smith
Founder, Raising Men & Women Lawn Care Service
When Rodney Smith was a boy in Huntsville, Alabama, mowing lawns was the chore he dreaded most. That all changed his senior year in college when Smith spotted an elderly man struggling to mow his lawn. He pulled over to help and “Raising Men & Women Lawn Care Service” was born. In 2016, Rodney founded the nonprofit dedicated to mowing lawns for the elderly, disabled, single parents, and veterans for no cost. Through the “50 Yard Challenge,” more than 5,000 kids in 50 states have cared for the yards of 50 people in their communities. The Challenge brings joy and financial relief to those served, while the youth learn the value of hard work, community service, and kindness. Rodney reflects, “I want them to know that we’re more than just a lawn care provider. We’re a community-focused organization nurturing a generation of caring, community-minded individuals.”
“Understanding my true purpose in life was a revelation. It’s fascinating how divine intervention can steer us in unexpected directions... I mow lawns and change lives.”
RODNEY SMITH
SERVICE HERO TEAM MEMBERS
Robbie Moyes
Alumni Mentoring Corps, Avon
Cody Chek, Lynn
Ariana Dube, Westborough
Diana Guillen-Taveras, Nantucket
J.Hunter Jefries, Monterey
Sarah Martin, Sterling
Sydney Metrano, Carver
Isabella Mollinedo, Avon
Susannah Muller, Lincoln
August Richard, Fairhaven
Sareya taylor
Youth Poet Laureate • International Indigenous Youth Council • UNITY Earth Ambassador
A member of the White Mountain Apache and Navajo tribes, Sareya Taylor is a distinguished poet and activist, “Poetry helped me find my voice. I started to speak up. I learned that my voice matters and means something.” The inaugural Youth Poet Laureate of Phoenix, Arizona, Sareya is a Bachelor of Fine Arts student at the Institute of American Indian Arts. In her writings and performance, she shares stories of Native resilience, culture, and pride. Sareya seeks out forums to advocate for and amplify indigenous voices, including as a member of the International Indigenous Youth Council and a UNITY “25 Under 25” youth leader. “This is a good time for change and healing. I think that all of us, regardless of ethnicity or the community you belong to, can start getting to know and understand each other better so we can lift one another up.”
SERVICE HERO TEAM MEMBERS
“Our history and how colonialism has affected our peoples is a major factor in why I do my work. I want this world to hold my siblings and future youth kindly. ”
Anika is the embodiment of our mission-in-action – the transformation of a 13-year-old quiet leader into a courageous and confident change maker. She joined us scarred by the pain of peer bullying because of her race and culture. At Project 351, Anika found both voice and purpose through service. Anika reflects, “One of the most beautiful things I get from 35ONE is hope. Hope for a better world but also hope for me. I’ve found my voice, my passions, and a family. I am inspired, empowered, and emboldened to lead.” Anika continues her leadership journey as an engaged Alumna and student in the Honors program at Northeastern University’s D’Amore-McKim School of Business. Inspired by her father’s childhood in India and a passion for innovative systems change, Anika seeks a career in finance – one that expands access, opportunity, and equitable economic mobility for all. “Project 351 is with me wherever I go as inspiration and guide. The honor of being part of 35ONE is fuel as I pursue greater inclusivity and equity in our world.”
SERVICE HERO TEAM MEMBERS
Clara Wildeman, Alumni Mentoring Corps, Braintree
Emily Atwood, Hopedale
Derek Curran, Braintree
Aleeah Irving, New Marlborough
Gian Massa, Plymouth
Hayden McAnuf, Warren
Hannah McGarry, Norton
Adele Tatten, Chelmsford
Robert Tobin, Hubbardston
Adelynn Weymouth, Salisbury
“Never underestimate your power as an Ambassador . Even the smallest effort, when done with heart and intention, can spark a ripple effect of change. Trust your abilities, and remember that every act of love and service matters.”
ANIKA TECKCHANDANI
Togethxr
Founded by Alex Morgan, Chloe Kim, Simone Manuel, Sue Bird
Women make up 44% of all participants in sports yet receive less than 16% of sports media coverage. Male athletes in basketball, golf, soccer, baseball and tennis make anywhere from 15% to nearly 100% more than female athletes. These disparities, fixed and unmoving, inspired world-renowned athletes Alex Morgan (soccer), Chloe Kim (snowboarder), Simone Manuel (swimmer), and Sue Bird (basketball) to found Togethxr. Togethxr is an equity-focused platform that uplifts the voices of “a diverse and inclusive community of game changers, culture shapers, thought leaders, and barrier breakers.” Alex, Chloe, Simone and Sue seek a new norm of equitable representation and compensation in sports and beyond:
Legacy is about what you give back and who you lift up.
It’s about the world you create for the next generation.
We want to be champions for every young woman who dares to dream.
Whose ambition deserves celebration.
Whose potential is powerful.
And whose path is covered in the glass she shatters.
SERVICE HERO TEAM MEMBERS
Aurelia Mello, Alumni Mentoring Corps, Medway
Connor Banks, Bourne
Lilah Kramer, West Boylston
Ella Larouche, Gill
Emma Laven, Medway
Kels Nguyen, Quincy
Aidan Pagan, Hardwick
Rachel Phillips, Lee
Bianca Picariello, Melrose
Annabel Ziev, Rowley
“Always work hard, never give up, and fight until the end because it’s never really over until the whistle blows.”
ALEX MORGAN
Dr. Patrick Tutwiler
Secretary of Education, Commonwealth of Masschusetts
Andover, MA
Massachusetts Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler embraces a moral imperative as guidance for his career, “It’s wrapped up in a phrase a mentor shared with me, ‘As a leader in education, I must love the student, the teacher, and the craft of teaching, none more than the other, but in that order.’ All decisions, strategies, every move I make is anchored in that philosophy.” For 25 years, Secretary Tutwiler has put that love into action as high school history teacher in Boston, school principal in Brighton and Wayland, Superintendent of Lynn Schools, and thought leader, innovator, and relentless advocate for excellence, equity, and every student, everywhere. As our Education Secretary, Tutwiler is the architect of the Commonwealth’s vision for early education, K-12, and higher education. A responsibility he embraces with joy and special reverence for the hopes and aspirations of young people, whom he listens to intently. Through education, Secretary Tutwiler seeks “to build a foundation for our students, so they can realize their dreams, maximize their potential, and define their own path forward.”
“My philosophy is captured in a phrase a mentor shared with me: ‘ As a leader in education, I must love the student, the teacher, and the craft of teaching, none more than the other, but in that order.’”
SECRETARY TUTWILER
SERVICE HERO TEAM MEMBERS
Andrew Fleischmann, Alumni Mentoring Corps, Mansfield
Ava Bazazzadeh, Raynham
Alden Deronja, Malden Russell Hyde III, West Stockbridge
From humble roots in Swat, Pakistan, a young global heroine of courage and vision was born. Malala’s commitment to global education and the empowerment of girls could not be silenced by the Taliban’s bullet. Malala reflected, “It was then I knew I had a choice: I could live a quiet life or I could make the most of this new life I had been given. I was determined to continue my fight until every girl can go to school.” Hers became a life of relentless passion and transformative purpose. The youngest Nobel Laureate in history, Malala’s global advocacy, activism, and investment uplifts and empowers girls. As cofounder of The Malala Fund, she leads a global movement to help girls unlock their potential and access education against extraordinary odds. Her foremost goal is to secure 12-years of free, safe, and quality education for 130 million girls worldwide. Malala also serves as a United Nations Messenger of Peace, a platform to build bridges across cultures, countries, and communities by illuminating our shared humanity.
SERVICE HERO TEAM MEMBERS
“If we want to achieve our vision for change, let us empower ourselves with the weapon of knowledge and let us shield ourselves with unity & togetherness.”
MALALA YOUSAFZAI
Emma Goodwin,
Alumni Mentoring Corps, Westminster
Ryan Blocker, Wayland
Kayden Carbral, Randolph
Nikolas Coraccio, Oxford
Katia Naples, Westminster
Maya Nuñez-Duncan, Andover
Olivia Thompson, Ashfield
Zoey Wojtowicz, Hadley
Sophie Zhou, Marion
Eliza Zuker, Rockport
Refusing to be Enemies
Zeitouna
Diane Blumson, a woman of Jewish faith and member of Zeitouna, summarizes the transformative power of their mission: “My relationships with the women of Zeitouna afrm my belief that when we are willing to build and grow relationships, even under the most trying circumstances, we have the opportunity to break down the barriers that allow us to demonize those we consider ‘the other.’” For the last two decades, six Jewish women and six Palestinian women in Michigan have met twice monthly to listen, learn, and confront challenging issues with grace. Zeitouna, the Arabic word for olive tree, “strives for peace through connection, empathy, and action.” They are guided in their work by a philosophy of dialogue that prioritizes every voice, creates shared understanding, and requires accountable and engaged leadership. We honor the tapestry of humanity that Zeitouna weaves through their extraordinary 20 year dialogue, and draw motivation from their vision for unity across all facets of divide.
SERVICE HERO TEAM MEMBERS
Olivia Wright, Alumni Mentoring Corps, Andover
Regine Cadet, Brockton
Thomas Eraly, Andover
Ranya Ghouta, Revere
Sallie Hernandez, Abington
Brylie Le Shane, Malden
Eric Liu, Weston
Brad Morgan, Chatham
Eylin Romero Velasco, Everett
“Zeitouna has opened my heart to those who scare me, has helped me appreciate their suffering and recognize their innate goodness.
Through compassionate listening , we transcend cultural and other barriers to celebrate each other’s humanity.”
IRENE BUTTER
Community of Heroes
These heroes—local, national, and global—inspired our service, motivated our compassion, and deepened our commitment to Dr. King’s vision of the Beloved Community as Service Heroes. Each year forward, our Ambassadors will carry their spirit of service and honor their devotion to humanity as they unite, act, lead.
CLASS OF 2024
Derrick Young Jr. & Jonathan Allen
Kristen Atwood
Xiye Bastida
Kash Cannon
President Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter
Mari Copeny
Dee-1
Yasmine Ferrine Cruz
Paul Francisco
Dr. Geralde Gabeau
Ronnie Goldstein
Amanda Gorman
Reverends Ray & Gloria Hammond
Representative Vanna Howard
Dolores Huerta
In The Car
The Johnson Family
The Kelly Family
CLASS OF 2023
Annie’s Girls
Governor Charlie & Lauren Baker
General Gary Brito
Megan Burke
Sam Carson
Jef Dufany
Emiliana Guereca
Diana Hwang
CLASS OF 2022
Paul Andrews
Sergeant James Ayube II
Molly Baldwin
Claudette Colvin
Senator Julian Cyr
Charlie Davies
Ashley De Pina Nunes
Heidi Dugal
Heidi Johnson
Dr. Katherine & Hubie Jones
Josh Kraft
State Rep. Michael Kushmerek
Juana Matias
Marcus McNeill
Imari Paris Jefries
Erin McAleer
Shane McColgan
Sergeant Alberto D. Montrond
Grace Moreno
Shaheer Mustafa
Taylor Swift
Hannah Tirrell
John Walsh
Danielle West
Dolly Parton
Jef Perrotti
“Captain Ross Reynolds”
Marcia Robinson
coco rosenberg
Gladys Vega
Brigadier General Enoch “Woody” Woodhouse
Mum Bett Freeman
Dr. Atul Gawande
Secretary Deb Haaland
Alexandra Huynh
Opal Lee
Juana Matias
Makeeba McCreary
Ellice Patterson
Deb Re
Alex Richman
Jasmine Sanders
Jordan Simpson
Matthew Slater
Gladys Vega
Chairman Brian Weeden
Mayor Michelle Wu
CLASS OF 2021
Ché Anderson
Xiye Bastida
Todd Bucey
Tacko Fall
Jim Gallagher
Chief Warrant Ofcer 2
Marwan S. Ghabour
Bob Giannino
CLASS OF 2020
Deborah Silva & Surya Adeleye
Kara Bobrof
Bill Brett
Geofrey Canada
Bithiah Carter
Josh Chalmers
Jon Goose
CLASS OF 2019
Lance Corporal Noah Avila, USMC
Paul Berkeley
President George H.W. Bush
Chuck Campion
Chris Myers & Joanne Chang
Christie Coombs
Mary Cringan
Maria Dominguez Gray
CLASS OF 2018
Noor Al-Saad
First Lady Lauren Baker
Nurys Camargo
Leila & Mike Chambers
Emily Cherniack
Yolanda Coentro
Captain Sara Cullen, U.S. Army
Jay Kim
Beverly Leon
Ashton Mota
Pauline Murnin
Dr. Jim O’Connell
Katie Pakenham
Mamatha Thumati
Cameron Van Fossen
Rep. Andy Vargas
Cleo Wade
Dr. Rochelle Walensky
Jazmine Wildcat
Dave Hofman
Lisa Hughes
Heidi Johnson
Michael Lawler
Devin & Jason McCourty
Eva Millona
Cara Murtagh
Allyce Najimy
Representative Tram Nguyen
Natanja Craig Oquendo
Hilda Ramirez
Senior Airman Deanna Richards
Mark Shriver
Meredith & Billy Starr
Betty Francisco
Corey Grifn
Police Comissioner William Gross
Patrice Keegan
Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Waleska Lugo-DeJesús
Ted Marquis
Jared Monti
Mary Lou O’Connell
Representative Smitty Pignatelli
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley Rescue
Navyn Salem
Coretta Scott King
Lynne & Gary Smith
Lisa & Stephen Spaloss
Representative Hannah Kane
Myra Kraft
Executive Protection Unit, Massachusetts State Police
Diane Nealon
Sharon Parliment
Sue & Bernie Pucker
Bill Russell
Billy Shore
David Simas
James Simmons
Marquis Taylor
Annika Morgan & Josh Trautwein
CLASS OF 2017
Ron Adams
Susan B. Anthony
Lauren Astley
Ron Burton, Sr.
Gregg Croteau
Abbey D’Agnostino
Juan Duran
CLASS OF 2016
Vanessa Calderón-Rosado
Firefighter Gregory Cinelli
Cherylann & Len Gengel
Captain Jennifer Harris, U.S. Marine Corps
CLASS OF 2015
Kay & Peter Berron
Senator Robert F. Kennedy
CLASS OF 2014
Carlos Arredondo
Danroy “DJ” Henry
Pat Johnson
Dr. Paula Johnson
Estrellita Karsh
President John F. Kennedy
Rachael Klehm
Michael Brown & Alan Khazei
Anthony Shriver
Capt. Christopher Sullivan, U.S. Army
Darlene White-Dottin
Dawnn Jafer
Moira Landry
Cindy McGinty
Marisol O’Brien
Charlie Rose
Tom Scott
Donna Spigarolo
Councilor Michelle Wu
Cindy McGinty
Mayor Tom Menino
Beverly Morgan Welch
Brittany & Robbie Bergquist
Frederick Douglass
ALUMNI LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
The Alumni Leadership Council (ALC) is a team of mentors, change-makers, advocates, and community builders that leads our youth-led movement for change. High school Alumni are selected for one of four social impact strategies, with customized leadership pathways. ALC members amplify the voices and values of their 35ONE peers; positively afect issues that inspire their passion; and develop the skills and confidence for success in college, career, and a lifetime of change making.
The ALC is a tribute to the contributions of the 5,588 Ambassadors who have served since 2011. As we celebrate Launch, the ALC is proudly represented today by the Alumni Mentoring Corps—our Service Hero team leaders; and a cohort of high school seniors in the fifth year of 35ONE service.
ALC SENIOR CLASS
Pranav Abburi, Senior Legacy Fellow
Megan Ashun, Playbook Trainer
Reilly Bergin, Senior Legacy Fellow
Isabel Coviello, Senior Legacy Fellow
Ekaavli Daga, Senior Legacy Fellow
Reaghan Donovan, Regional Leader
Robyn Douglas, Regional Leader
Jack Favata, Senior Legacy Fellow
Jasmine Findlen, Regional Leader
Jocelyn Graham, Regional Leader
Kate Heppner, Regional Leader
Charlie Hernandez, Playbook Trainer
Sava Kassev, Senior Legacy Fellow
James Keefe, Senior Legacy Fellow
Audrey Kertscher, Playbook Trainer
Jordan Krawczyk, Regional Leader
Calvin Lewis, Regional Leader
Maeve Lucey, Regional Leader
Olivia Manganelli, Senior Legacy Fellow
Paige Martino, Playbook Trainer
Natalie McDonough, Regional Leader
Addario Miranda, Playbook Trainer
Ben Nguyen, Playbook Trainer
Madison Oxnard, Senior Legacy Fellow
Meera Parekh, Regional Leader
Abigail Rainsford, Regional Leader
Maria Eduarda Soares, Regional Leader
Kayla Vallecillo, Regional Leader
Palak Yadav, Senior Legacy Fellow
Senior Legacy Fellows: Lead capacity-building projects in support of greater organizational, program, and service excellence.
Regional Leaders: Build Project 351’s capacity, visibility, and unity in their region by stewarding a community of Alumni, Ambassadors, and educators to engage in our mission.
Playbook Trainers: Engage middle school students in courageous conversations to build the knowledge, skills, and confidence required of upstanders and bridge builders.
With gratitude to our Launch Day Service partners
with Special gratitude to GOVERNOR DEVAL & DIANE PATRICK, GOVERNOR CHARLIE & LAUREN BAKER, GOVERNOR MAURA HEALEY & LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR KIM DRISCOLL for 15 years of unwavering faith in young leaders across the Commonwealth.
THE COMMONWEALTH CIRCLE
Project 351 is honored by the leadership investment of The Commonwealth Circle, an annual major gift program that provides vital resources to support our transformative model of enrichment, leadership development, and social impact. We ofer special thanks to the Bakers and the Patricks for their engaged leadership and generous investment.
We deeply appreciate the leadership and generosity of our Honorary Co-Chairs and Commonwealth Circle members.
Honorary Co-Chairs
Governor Charlie Baker and Lauren Baker
Governor Deval Patrick and Diane Patrick
Platinum Level - $100,000 and above
Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine
Gold Level - $50,000 and above
Governor Deval Patrick and Diane Patrick
Silver Level - $25,000 and above
Kristen and Jim Atwood
Marni Grossman
Bronze Level - $10,000 and above
Anonymous
Charlotte Mao and Michael Brown
Joe Casey
Mary Cringan
Patty and Paul Gannon
Tracy Campion and Buddy Greene
Geri and Mark Herlihy
Jennifer Bardsley and Christopher Keefe
Michelle Vichot and Josh Kraft
Sue and Bernie Pucker
Charlie Rose
Anne Lovett and Steve Woodsum
For more information on joining The Commonwealth Circle, please contact Carolyn Casey at carolyn@project351.org.
We Celebrate & Appreciate Our
BELOVED
Community
We are deeply appreciative of the statewide community of educators, volunteers, and partners, whose belief in the potential of every young person inspires our greatest eforts.
BUS CAPTAINS & CHAPERONES
Sherry Balzano, Josh Belvis, Judy Bennett, Heather Bergin, Todd Bucey, Aimee CasaleMcCarthy, Kari Ciof, Brian Cipoletta, Sarah Collier, Anne Corron, Kathy Couch, Mary Cringan, Michelle Cunnif, Carolyn Curtis, Jef Dufany, Marcy Dugas, John Every, Kelly Gastonguay, Cherylann Gengel, Deborah Gigante, Ronnie Goldstein, Kristen Handschuh, Ivar Henningson, Heidi Hernandez, Cheri Hoyle, Laura Keith, Riley Londraville ‘19, Pamela Mapes-Pellegrino, Rashaun Martin, Maria McGuinness, Peter Mili, Chitra Mills, Michael Neagle, Andrea Nevins ‘12, Sharon Nist, Arlene Parella, Riana Pizzi, Jennifer Renehan, Julie Salisbury, Julie Shiebler, Jessica Stanley, Sharon Striglio, Hannah Sullivan, William Tranter, Katelynn van Roon ‘14, Deborah Vieira ‘15, Patricia Waters
LAUNCH DAY LEADERSHIP TEAM
Warda Ahmed ‘18, Michaela Campbell ‘14, Carolyn Casey, Caitlin Collier ‘19, Lauren Fetten ‘14, Francesca Forcellati ‘19, Gina Galarza, Anacany Diaz Gardner, Timothy Kelly, Autumn Kelly ‘13, Michael Lawler ‘12, Rebecca Pavao ‘18, Skyla Rimple ‘18, Maury Ringel, Marcia Robinson Charlie Rose, Theresa Shanahan, Margot Sonia ‘18, Jordan Stanley ‘18, Emma Szalewicz ‘14, Hannah Tirrell ‘19, Danielle West, Matt Wilder
VOLUNTEERS
Denelis Acosta ‘14, Samantha Asprelli ‘18, Jennifer Bingham, Jenna Bobrowski ‘20, Benson Chang ‘22, Luke Chiodo, Sophia Chiodo ‘19, Kelsey Chiu ‘18, Frances Dana Davalos, Andrea Encarnacao Martin, Taylor Fenerty, Kathryn Ferencsik, Susan Gooch, Soleei Guasp ‘18, Geri Herlihy, Sophia Hernandez ‘20, Lorelei Kellum ‘20, Stacey Kerkhof, Yasmine Laabadla ‘20, Kieler Langemo ‘16, Lisa Levesque, Kevin McShane ‘15, Sam Mroz ‘16, Carolyn Mulhern, Isabelle Oppenheim ‘13, Katie Pakenham, Honor Petrie ‘15, Elizabeth Phan ‘15, Tori Rich ‘20, Sally Shuman, Frances Siciliano, Sarah Smialek ‘14, Allison Smith ‘19, Burcin Tan, Michael Tansey ‘15, Anisha Teckchandani, Monika Teckchandani, Emily Torres-Cullinane, Polly Tsai, Kathy West
AMBASSADOR SELECTION OUTREACH TEAM
Mary Cringan, Susan Gooch, Laura Keith, Jessica Stanley, Cherylann Gengel, Monika Teckchandani, Rashaun Martin, Heidi Hernandez, Maury Ringel, Rebecca Pavao ‘18
SPECIAL LOVE AND ADMIRATION TO CHARLIE ROSE, THE HONORARY DEAN OF PROJECT 351.
From the moment the idea of Project 351 was born, you have been the biggest champion, thoughtful architect, and loving guide for all things 35ONE. For 15 years and counting, you have inspired every Ambassador in the navy tee. We are forever indebted to you!
VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO Our extraordinary Service Heroes and their loving families. Jim Gallagher, Tom Crohan, Maggie Lytle, Ashley Miles of John Hancock; Denise, Bill, Henry, and Jane Richard and the Martin Richard Foundation; Michael Brown; Joe Casey; Tom O’Brien; Lisa Hughes, Chris Ruggeri, Sean Barnacourt of WBZ-TV; Tom Scott, Dr. Mary Bourque, Erica Hedrick, and Dr. Christine McGrath of the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents; Jon Goose and the team at Color Copy Center Boston; Jack Doherty, Joe Foley, Margaret Dooley of College Hype; the professional bus drivers of Boston Luxor Limos, Premier Coach, and Peter Pan Bus Company; Susan Guay, Dan Kidwell, and the team at Terry Hanley Audio Services; Matt Wilder, Wilder Strategies; and Dan Stevens and Dave Ells, In the Car Media.
HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO the our amazing Launch Day volunteers for making today possible.
WE ARE GRATEFUL TO the artists and photographers who contributed to this program book, including Benson Chang, Class of 2022; Mike Casey, Casey Photography; and Jennifer Cogswell, Cogswell Images. The program book was written by Carolyn Casey and produced by Danielle West.
PROJECT 351 is powered by the idealism of this extraordinary Beloved Community in partnership with a very grateful 351 team: Megan Burke (Class of 2013), Michaela Campbell (Class of 2014), Carolyn Casey, Mary Cringan, Cindy Laba, and intern-extraordinaire Faleehah Dam (Class of 2020), freshman at Princeton University.
SPECIAL APPRECIATION to our families who inspire the vision and make the journey so joyful.
A FINAL NOTE OF GREAT LOVE to a triumvirate of passion, purpose and 35ONELove – Michaela, our fearless operations lead and 2025 Service Hero; Megan, all-things Alumni; and Mary, Chair of our Educators’ Advisory Group.
WITH GRATITUDE FOR THEIR GENEROUS INVESTMENT & BELIEF
Partners
The Crimson Lion/ Lavine Family Foundation Anonymous
In fact, the next generation is already here, making positive change within their communities. We’re proud to support Project 351 in empowering this new class of leaders.
