Board of Directors

President

Michel Bamani
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

“English efficiency opens up jobs for immigrants. And a lack of English skills can be
an impediment to jobs, to obtaining proper healthcare, or to fully participating in the American economy or civic duties."

Treasurer

Yongmei Chen
Eastern Bank

“As an immigrant, I have benefited greatly from programs like these. I have hired and managed immigrants that graduated from ENB funded programs. From personal and professional perspectives, supporting ENB makes sense to me.”

Clerk 

Lori Yarvis 
Archstone Law Group

“English language literacy is a cornerstone to a successful livelihood, to understanding our political system and to advancing in our education system.”

Alberto Calvo
Stop and Compare Supermarkets

“Being an immigrant from Cuba, I can attest first hand of the importance that my early English education had on my integration into American society.”

John Galvin
Gordon Brothers

“Access to ESOL classes empowers immigrants to become active members of their communities by enabling them to seek new employment, pursue an education, become civically engaged, or launch an innovation. When we open doors for these individuals, we directly benefit our entire community.”

Adrian Garrido

Santander Bank

"Helping immigrants to
learn English is just a way
of being consistent with the core values of this country: giving everybody equal opportunities no matter
their origin."

Myrna Guerrero-McCabe

Winsor School

“The ENB program
helps people who are very vulnerable and in need of
a compass to the path of success.”

Terry Kwan
Tai Tung Realty, Inc.

“ENB classes release the resources and talents of those for whom English is not the primary language to the benefit of our community and our economy.”

Daphne Paulino Ramos

DPR Consulting

“As a first-generation
Filipino American, I grew up witnessing the importance
of educational opportunities for immigrants in the US… Promoting ESOL in the community will build opportunities… for immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers.” 

Corean Reynolds
The Boston Foundation

“ESOL makes a significant impact on all aspects of life. Having English language skills can allow a family to build generational wealth, get an education and can insure you receive proper medical care. I feel ESOL
is a key tool to level the playing field in a city with
so much inequity.”

Daniel Sherman 
The Trefler Foundation

“Learning English is a
social justice right. We need to give people the tools to participate in the dream. ENB is widening the field
of adult ESOL, giving them the opportunity to become who they aspire to be.”

Yusufi Vali
Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement

“As an immigrant from India at the age of 9, I witnessed firsthand how my parents’ improvement of English impacted not only their careers but also their ability to culturally and civically contribute to life in America. Offering ESL courses is a small investment that pays profound dividends over time for both our immigrants and our Commonwealth.”