Board & Staff

Beth has over 15 years of experience as a Special Education Advocate, serving Massachusetts and New Hampshire families and as well as those relocating to Massachusetts from other states. As a parent of children with special needs, she understands the often daunting task of securing and coordinating appropriate academic, medical, functional and recreational supports and services.

Keith is an African-American activist, entrepreneur, and father living with cerebral palsy. Keith advocates for quality independent living for persons with disabilities. He also strives for equal access to housing, education, and voting rights – for all. In addition to his human rights work, Keith is the founder of SoulTouchin’ Experiences and has earned an Emmy award for his song “Rising Phoenix,” a documentary about the Paralympic Games.

Nancy believes that we all have an opportunity to make meaningful change and lasting positive impacts to our communities, no matter how big or small. Together, we can make a difference. She is a graduate of IMPACT’s self-defence classes and was so inspired by IMPACT’s work and the courage of fellow students, she co-founded the Char Scholarship Fund in 2007.

He graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa with a degree in Social Studies from Harvard University. Born in Colombia and raised by a single mother, he studies the particular role of disability in low-income communities of color with a focus on policing and mass incarceration. In 2019, Jorge earned Harvard’s John Palfrey Prize as “the most distinguished scholar in the senior class who is the recipient of a stipendiary scholarship.”

A mother of two amazing children, is a teacher with 20 years of experience working with students who are neurodivergent/differently abled. Yuki finds joy in enhancing the lives of those who require special assistance, while bringing pedagogical approaches in her classroom and beyond. Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, where a pathway for employment for people with disabilities exists, Yuki maintains high expectations for each and every student she encounters and advocates to build more inclusive communities.

Janice holds a BA in Economics from Barnard College, Columbia University, a Masters in Special Education from Lesley College and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in School Leadership from Harvard University. Janice’s career is an amalgamation of learning, teaching, and leading people and organizations in the fields of public and higher education, leadership, adult education and workforce development. All towards a common understanding of the “dignity of work”. 

holds a B.A. in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. In 2021, Rania was one of the recipients of the 21st Century Leaders Award, which “recognizes graduating seniors who are academically accomplished and have enhanced the reputation of the flagship campus.” Rania is a graduate of IMPACT’s Women of Color Core Class. Currently, she is the Communication Specialist at Elevated Thought, an arts and social justice organization based in Lawrence, MA.

Bonnie is a graduate of the Adult Women’s Basic course, the parent of a graduate of two IMPACT courses, and has organized IMPACT courses for middle-school and college students. As a survivor of gender- and race-based violence, she has advocated for social justice for most of her adult life for nearly thirty years in education. Bonnie has served on several boards.