Alumni Spotlight
Colleen Kennedy-Mello appointed Executive Director
Colleen Kennedy-Mello, M.Ed. has been appointed Executive Director of Leadership SouthCoast Colleen brings deep regional roots, a strong commitment to equity, and a proven record of collaborative leadership. A South Coast resident, she is widely connected across the community and deeply invested in the people and places we serve. Most recently, Colleen served as Program…
Read MoreVon Marie Moniz
NOMINATED BY Representative Antonio F.D. Cabral – 13th Bristol BIOGRAPHY This year, I am proud to nominate Von Marie Moniz for the Latina Excellence Awards. Von Marie’s professional and personal endeavors illustrate her deep commitment to representing, empowering, and advancing the growing Hispanic population in the South Coast. Von Marie first became involved with E…
Read MoreTracy Furtado (’11), The Dream Out Loud Center
Tracy is a member of LSC’s Class of 2011. She is the co-founder of The Dream Out Loud Center, an adjunct professor at Bristol Community College, and recently began the Ph.D. program for Humanities at Salve Regina University. What do you do for work? Currently, I’m the part-time Executive Director of The Dream Out Loud Center (formerly…
Read MoreStanley Brajer (’18), United Way of Greater New Bedford
Stanley Brajer is a member of LSC’s Class of 2018. His work at the United Way of Greater New Bedford places him at the center of a number of community initiatives. He is also an active volunteer in his home state of Rhode Island. What do you do for work? I oversee two Department of…
Read MoreJan Baptist (’07), Bristol Community College
Jan Baptist is a member of LSC’s Class of 2007. She is an adjunct professor at Bristol Community College and an active volunteer locally. What do you do at Bristol Community College? I have worked for Bristol Community College since 1974 in a variety of roles. I retired in 2009, as the Director of the Office…
Read MoreJohn LeBert (’19), Southeastern Regional Transit Authority
John is a member of LSC’s Class of 2019. Recently promoted to Director of Operations and Oversight for Southeastern Regional Transit Authority, John is a volunteer for The American Cancer Society, The Alzheimer’s Association, and is a member of LSC’s Program Committee. What do you do for work? Currently, I am the Operations Project Manager…
Read MoreIrondina (Dina) Reis Abreu (’16), Office of State Representative Antonio F.D. Cabral
Dina Abreau (’16) is a Legislative Aide for State Representative Antonio F.D. Cabral. Dedicated to serving her community, she leads with authenticity and kindness. Many do not know that Dina can speak six languages! She is a true asset to the community and we are honored to have her as part of the LSC Alumni…
Read MoreSarah Athanas (’17), Groundwork
Sarah Athanas (’17) is the Founder of Groundwork, the SouthCoast’s first and only coworking space for remote professionals, entrepreneurs, and non-profits. Groundwork offers its members a shared workspace, meeting room facilities, and a full calendar of programming that includes educational workshops, and social and cultural events. When you walk through the doors of Groundwork, you…
Read MoreDawn Camille (’19), First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union
Dawn Camille (’19), Senior Director of Retail Banking at First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union and LSC’s newest board member, is motivated to engage in the community by seeing how even the smallest changes can make an impact on someone’s life. What did you find most valuable about participating in LSC? My Leadership SouthCoast experience was eye-opening,…
Read MoreNathan Vaughan (’19), Bristol Community College and Marion Recreation
Nate is an administrative assistant at Bristol Community College’s New Bedford campus and the assistant director of recreation for the Town of Marion. He’s very active in the community, serving on a number of committees and boards in New Bedford, including serving as a member of LSC’s Alumni Mentor Initiative. “Access and equity in arts…
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