P’27

Over her 25 year career in global drug development, Alka has advanced life-changing products, from early drug discovery through regulatory approvals, covering a range of therapeutic areas including addiction, cancer, diabetes, Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, and inflammatory bowel diseases. She currently sits on the Board of Directors for Landos Biopharmaceuticals and works with other private startups. She is a strong advocate for STEM, women in science, and having a critical mind to understand and appreciate the world around us.

P’22, ’26
An experienced growth, product & change leader, Heather began her career at Goldman Sachs in the equities business, where she helped launch a corporate FinTech venture portfolio. Heather subsequently led entrepreneurial and corporate ventures spanning both digital wealth & health solutions, including CEO of a national health education & retail concept. As a Partner at Mercer, she led national Financial Wellness solutions and most recently led the product function of their US Benefits Administration solution through a successful divestment to a private equity sponsor. Heather currently serves as a start-up advisor, change consultant, and corporate poet. Her inaugural poetry collection, “Out of Office”, is published by her newest venture, workLIT.

Favorite class in school: Creative Writing

P’25

Wendy joined the Harvard Graduate School of Education in 1995. Since then, she has directed various research initiatives focused on the meaning of work in the lives of young children, adolescents, and novice professionals. In 2012, she launched a large-scale national study of higher education, involving 2000 interviews across 10 campuses. Wendy writes about education and human development in scholarly and popular publications for audiences in both the K-12 and higher education sectors. Two publications of note are Making Good: How Young People Cope with Moral Dilemmas at Work  (2004) and The Real World of College: What Higher Education Is and What It Can Be (2022), both of which are co-authored with Howard Gardner.

Favorite class in school: History

P’28

Jason is a Senior Advisor at CVC Capital, a global private equity firm where he served as co-head of the US technology team and on the Growth Fund Investment Committee. He also currently serves as an Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School. Prior to CVC, he worked at Summit Partners, General Catalyst Partners, America Online, and Deutsche Bank. Jason graduated summa cum laude from James Madison University and with distinction from Harvard Business School.

He lives in Brookline with his wife, Astrid, and their three children. Jason enjoys a variety of activities, including skiing, golf, and open-water swimming. Recently, he completed the Ederle-Burke swim, a 16-mile journey from Battery Park to Sandy Hook in New Jersey.

Favorite class in school: Ancient History

P’21, ’24, ’25

Raymonde is from Port au Prince, Haiti, and has lived in Massachusetts for more than three decades. She is currently the Admissions and Operations Manager at Mother Caroline Academy (MCA). Prior to accepting the position at MCA, she served as a Senior Business Coordinator for Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy in Dorchester for over 11 years. In addition to her role as a trustee, Raymonde is a very active member of the Beaver Parent Association and its efforts to engage parents.

Favorite class in school: History

P’26, ’31

Tamarra is an Associate Professor and epidemiologist at Harvard Chan School of Public Health, where she directs the Environmental Reproductive Justice Lab, serves as Deputy Director for the Harvard Chan NIEHS Center, and is Director of the Superfund Research Center’s Community Engagement Core. Tamarra’s work focuses on environmental justice and community-engaged research with the goal of identifying health equity solutions. Her research in this area extends to designing environmental justice and health educational curricula for middle school, high school, and graduate school students using interactive learning tools and technologies.

P’22
Heidi was appointed Wellesley College’s Director of Civic Engagement in 2022 and will be part of the team launching the Hillary Rodham Clinton Center for Citizenship, Leadership and Democracy in April 2024 serving as the Program Director.  Trained as an educator and architect, Heidi has devoted her career to advancing organizations and initiatives focused on civic leadership and cross-cultural understanding. She served for nearly two decades as Founding Creative Director at City Year, a national youth service program that served as the model for AmeriCorps. In 2008, Heidi launched Purple Suitcase, founded on the principle that learning about diverse people and cultures – within one’s own neighborhood and communities across the globe – enables individuals to embrace our commonalities and differences as we navigate in an increasingly complex and connected global community.

Favorite class in school: Meteorology and American Sign Language

Jenna serves as an Upper School teacher and Department Chair of the Global History and Social Sciences Department. She’s an avid pedestrian, enthusiastic urban dweller, and her professional goals include getting her students library cards to use physical books from the Boston Public Library for their research. When not at Beaver, Jenna is with her partner and her two young kids (4 and 2 years old), often laughing at the silly things her kids say, celebrating their successes, and repeating herself 3000+ times. She also loves to laugh, read (shocking!), re-watch The Office, and hang out with family and friends.

Favorite class in school: History

P’26

Prior to starting her family, Kristin was VP of Operations for Columbia Mutual Funds. She has served as a committed volunteer and leader in organizations supporting education and children. In recent years she has served in leadership roles at the Home for Little Wanderers,  Riverbend School, Tenacre Country Day School, and the Carroll School. She values being actively involved in efforts that support students, families, and teachers including in roles ranging from room parent to leading Annual Fund initiatives. She is also a co-founder of the casual lifestyle brand BUG&RABBIT.

Favorite class in school: Expatriate Literary Paris

P’22, ’25, ’28

Specializing in strategic communications, Julie has more than 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector. She worked at City Year, a national youth service organization, for nearly a decade overseeing major events and serving as Director of Communications. In 2003, still with City Year, Julie also served as Director of the Save AmeriCorps initiative that resulted in the creation of the advocacy organization Voices for National Service. Since leaving City Year to raise her three children, Julie has served her community in leadership roles as President of the Brookline Community Foundation (BCF) and Co-Chair of Beaver’s Parent Association.

Favorite class in school: American Civil War and Reconstruction

In addition to being a member of the Student Council Executive Board, Serenity is an admissions ambassador and an active member of the Black Student Union club. In those roles, she enjoys being able to connect with students and find common interest in making students feel like they belong. Serenity also plays both tennis and volleyball, balancing academics and leadership with her commitment to her teams. Outside of the Beaver community, Serenity volunteers at Boston Medical Center. At the hospital, she supports community health efforts with younger patients and deepens her interest in medicine.

Favorite Class in School: Chemistry

P’22, ’28, ’28
Steve is a portfolio manager and Partner at Wellington Management Company, a large Boston based asset manager that he joined in 2001. He oversees a US growth equity team managing both mid-cap and large-cap mutual funds and separate accounts for firm clients. Prior to joining Wellington, Steve was an analyst with Vinik Asset Management and Colonial Funds. He also has volunteered on the board of Needham Baseball & Softball for nine years from 2013 to 2022, holding several positions including Secretary, Director of Special Events, and Director of their club baseball travel teams.

Kate has been a teacher for 10 years and serves as a member of the Beaver Math Department. When not at Beaver, you can find her scoping out new cafes with her two children or watching the Celtics.

Raven is the Senior Director of Client Experience & DEIB Services at The Nebo Company, where she partners with C-suite executives to deliver transformative leadership programs and strategic consulting. She is also the founder and president of Lady Saddlers Club, an equestrian community for professional women committed to fostering community and elevating representation in the equestrian world. A proud graduate of Boston College’s Carroll School of Management, Raven holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a concentration in Marketing, as well as an Executive Certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from Georgetown University. Raven resides in Atlanta, Georgia, and enjoys traveling and horseback riding.

Favorite class in school: Spanish

P’26
Michelle is the Principal of the Epiphany School, an independent, tuition-free school for children from economically disadvantaged families located in Dorchester. Outside of Epiphany, Michelle has served as an adjunct professor at Boston College, and for the Urban Catholic Teacher Corp. She is currently a board member at Fessenden School, ABCD, The Possible Zone, Neighborhood Villages, Squashbusters, BU CEED Advisory Board, and Boston College AHANA Alumni Council. She was a founding board member of Bridge Boston Charter School and was a member of 2020 of The Partnership’s NGE Program.

Favorite class in school: Biology

Conor brings nearly 20 years of experience to working on issues at the intersection of U.S. foreign policy, international economics, and global development. He is currently a non-resident fellow at the Center for Global Development. Prior to that he served as a Senior Policy Advisor at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Before the government, he was a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and worked in global aid advocacy. Conor has frequently consulted with U.S. government agencies, NGOs and other implementing partners, and the private sector on evolving trends in global development and other issues related to U.S. foreign assistance.

Favorite class in school: History

P’30

Patrick has held senior leadership positions in retail banking across a range of global and regional financial services companies. He most recently served as Head of Consumer and Business Banking at Santander, where he was responsible for leading a team of 3,000 employees and managing the $1.6B retail banking business in the U.S. Prior to that, Patrick served as executive vice president at KeyBank. Over his career in financial services, Patrick has held a variety of leadership positions at Bank of America, Wells Farg,o and Capital One. Previously, he also worked in Accenture’s strategy practice servicing clients globally. Patrick received an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, an MS in IT Management from the University of Virginia, and a BS in Finance from Tuskegee University. Patrick serves on the boards of Boston Medical Center and BECU, the nation’s fourth largest credit union.

P’26, ’27, ’28

Rachel has a Master’s Degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education in Administration, Planning, and Social Policy. She has been deeply involved in the school community at numerous levels in Dover, MA. She held leadership roles in Curriculum Enrichment, Grants, and School Guidance. Rachel was elected to serve on the Dover School Committee and held a lead role in the search process for a new Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent. More recently, she worked with the committee members, Superintendent, teachers, lawyers, and community members to successfully negotiate teacher contracts as a member of the Executive Committee of the Dover Sherborn Joint Teacher Contract Negotiation Subcommittee.

Favorite class in school: Sociology

P’27
Eric is co-founder and Managing Partner of Broder, a Boston-based real estate firm with diverse investments across the commercial, life sciences, residential, and hospitality sectors. Prior to founding Broder, Eric was a Principal at The Abbey Group, and held roles at Accenture Consulting and Suffolk Construction. Beyond the realm of real estate, Broder is an investor in the Boston Celtics (NBA) and the Boston Unity (NWSL) and proudly supports numerous education focused organizations alongside his wife Sarah. Eric has served in trustee roles on several education and youth-focused organizations, including The Boys and Girls Club of Boston, The KIPP School of Massachusetts, and The Hawk Foundation.

Favorite class in school: Creative Writing

P’29

Charleah Torres-Vega serves as Parent Association Chair, bringing a strong commitment to family engagement, student achievement, and inclusive community building. She is a health and wellness expert, litigation paralegal, award-winning speaker, and purpose-driven entrepreneur who advocates for women’s empowerment, obesity awareness, and healthcare equity. Her 100-pound weight loss journey—featured in USA Today and a global documentary—has inspired many. Charleah is a guest speaker at Harvard Medical School and contributed to historic accomplishments in the legal field. A devoted wife of 21 years and mother of four, she leads with compassion, purpose, and vision.

P’23

Prior to starting her family, Joanna was a trial attorney serving as a prosecutor, city attorney, and also in private practice with a focus on commercial, municipal, and family law litigation in both Michigan and Texas. She is deeply passionate about non-profits and has served in many leadership roles. Most recently, she served as Chair of the Greater Boston Food Bank Board of Directors and currently serves on that board, as well as serving on the Charles River School Board of Trustees where she chairs the Committee on Trustees (Governance) and serves on the Executive and Community Equity & Belonging Committees.  Joanna is also a member of the Summer Search Board of Overseers.

Favorite class in school: English Literature

P’18, ’20, ’23

Andre is an architect and Senior Project Manager for Moody Nolan, the largest black-owned architectural firm in the United States. Prior to this role, Andre was the Director of Capital Projects and Construction for Suffolk University in Boston, where he oversaw and managed all the built assets of the campus which consisted of 10 buildings in downtown Boston and the athletic facilities in East Boston. Andre also served as an Adjunct Professor at Wentworth Institute of Technology teaching a freshman design course for the architecture program.

Favorite class(es) in school: gym, chorus, and architectural drafting -(“It’s a three- way tie!”)

P’22, ’24
Clerk

Jodi Walker practiced as a District Attorney in Middlesex County for over 12 years, prosecuting a variety of crimes in the district and superior courts, advocating for victims, and working with schools and police on preventive justice. Since leaving that role, Jodi has been able to share her expertise with BVR students as a regular guest lecturer about criminal justice in two of Beaver’s US courses: Theories of Justice and Theories of Punishment. She is also a Trustee at Dana-Farber Cancer Center and a member of the Development Committee at New Roads Catholic Community. Jodi has been riding the Pan-Mass Challenge since 2012, and she is the founder and captain of the PMC team Walker’s Wings.

Favorite class in school: English and Constitutional Law

P’28, ’31
Parent Association Co-Chair

Kristi is the Stanton Professor of Finance at Bentley University and has taught there for 18 years. Her research focuses on corporate finance/governance, executive compensation, director compensation, and banking. She has taught at Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland and held roles as a business analyst at Fidelity Investments and a visiting scholar at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. She has served as a trustee at Charles River School and recently served as a Co-Chair of Beaver’s Parent Association.

Favorite subject in school: Math

P’23, ’25

Scott has spent his career in investment management with a focus on private equity opportunities in the healthcare, technology, and business services sectors. He serves on several corporate and philanthropic boards and is a frequent speaker on investment trends and strategies at industry conferences and universities.

Favorite subject in school: History