English At Large Volunteer Leadership
Board of Directors
The English At Large Board of Directors is comprised of local volunteers committed to the mission of the organization. The Board provides financial oversight, guides our strategic vision and works with the staff and other community members to raise funds and awareness for our important work in the local community.
Matt Roper
President
Senior Financial Analyst, Mimecast
Jeff Backerman
Vice President
Independent Management Consultant
Melissa De Oliveira Assis
Secretary
Director of Operations, B’nai B’rith Housing New England
Andrew Albano
Treasurer
Accountant, HarborVest
Members:
Bonny Saulnier
Leadership & Planning Consultant
Mihir Shah
Mechanical Engineer, Repligen
Development Committee
The volunteers on this committee work closely with the Executive Director to develop and support agency fundraising programs and activities that help us secure the resources we need to continue our work. This group contributes to the success of community fundraisers, our annual appeal, and sustaining gifts and donor stewardship programs. The committee also manages and drives the success of our Annual Online Auction.
Jeff Backerman, Chair
Melissa De Oliveira Assis
Colleen Murphy-Vincent
Marketing Committee
The Marketing Committee coordinates all outreach activities, and helps us raise awareness for English At Large across our 21-community service area. These volunteers successfully led the Call to Action which helped us secure state earmark funding in 2019, and has initiated many other projects to expand our partner network.
Donna Wainwright
Carol Wolfe
Programs Committee
The Programs Committee provides guidance and support to staff on program development and evaluation, learner graduation and volunteer appreciation. Most of the volunteers on this committee are current or former English At Large tutors or group facilitators who use this experience to help ensure our programs remain high quality and serve those most in need.
Mihir Shah, Chair
Karen Sandman
Mary Saltus
Tia Wulansari
English At Large
800 West Cummings Park, Suite 5550
Woburn, MA 01801
tel : 781.395.2374
email : info@englishatlarge.org
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So excited and proud to be part of the New England Patriots virtual celebration of our community Difference Makers! Thank you for including EAL volunteer Phyllis Brooks in this special recognition.
English learners! We currently have openings in our Thursday afternoon Conversation Group. All other spring groups are full, accepting waitlist registrations only. Registration will be closing soon, so act today to ensure your spot! conta.cc/3FeI643
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English learners! Today's video will teach you phrasal verbs to describe New Year's resolutions. Happy New Year! ow.ly/Mral50HkUCX
English learners! A New Year begins on Saturday. This is a time when many people make resolutions. What are the most common New Year's resolutions? Find out in this short video from English101: ow.ly/KJ7L50HkUzj
English learners! Our Spring Conversation Groups are filling up quickly! Register today to secure your spot in a group that fits your schedule! conta.cc/3IUyTB2
English learners! Learn English with the EAL staff's favorite Christmas movie - Elf! ow.ly/lJpW50HgQcn
English learners! Winter is here! Today's idioms will help break the ice and help you avoid getting the cold shoulder! Bundle up and enjoy!
English learners! Today, Bob the Canadian explains common traditions associated with the Christmas holiday! ow.ly/eLpW50HfsHH
English learners! Christmas is this week. Let's learn words and phrases associated with Christmas with Bob the Canadian! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntpFScHC9rI&list=PLQut38RVINESobBt2eiC-H0A9yooui0UD
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