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.”
Julie Smith-Bartoloni
The Boston Foundation
Aurora Castillo
Santander Bank, N.A.
Diana Chiang
State Street Corporation
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.”
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.”
Lazaro Lopez (Laz)
VP Engineering & Construction
Tillman Fiber Co.
“English is the cornerstone of socio economic and educational success in the United States. ENB is at the forefront of Adult ESOL, giving immigrants the language skills needed to achieve economic prosperity for themselves and future generations.”
"Pa'Lante, pa'Lante, siempre pa'lante, para atrás, ni para impulso"
Grace Martinez
Comcast
Corean Reynolds
City of Boston
“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.”