Meet Our Leadership Team Members

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is made up of a diverse group of talented professionals who are super passionate about education and youth. They’ve poured countless hours and tons of effort into keeping our organization running smoothly and effectively. Their dedication and hard work have been key in moving our mission forward and smashing our goals.

Lynne W. Gassant

Founder, Executive Director

Jorge Bastos

Board President

Essentia, Executive Coach

Dr. Eddie Ruiz

Board Vice-President

Charter Schools USA, Florida State Superintendent

Lisa Rabinsky

VP/Finance Director

Southstate Bank, Senior Vice President

Martine Pierre

Board Secretary

MP Services, Owner

Laurie Myers

HR Director

RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Human Resources Business Partner

Mario F. Guzman

Workforce Readiness Director

AssetWorks Inc., Customer Success Manager

Valeska Martins

Business Social Impact Director

ICF South Florida, Leadership Coach

Dr. Laura Dayal

Organizational & Educational Success Director

Catalyst for Leadership, Founder & CEO

Dr. Janell Carroll

Public Relations Director

Florida Atlantic University, Director of Research, Scholarship and Sponsored Programs

Maylee De Jesus

General Board Member

City of Boynton Beach, City Clerk

Alexandria Ayala

General Board Member

The School District of Palm Beach County, School Board Member

Myrione Pierre-Louis

Events Director

Xan Real Estate Services, Owner

Student Success & Operational Team

Introducing the outstanding individuals at the heart of our team, committed to advancing Scholar CC’s mission. These key members tirelessly operate behind the scenes, actively engaging with scholars, mentors, and stakeholders to guarantee the success of our organization.

Alicia Haywood, Ph.D.

Director of Student Success

Anamaría Pedraza

College Success Coach 

Mentorship

 

Vacant

College Success Coach  

Advising & Admissions

AmeriCorps Member

Vacant

College Success Coach 

Financial Aid & Scholarships

           AmeriCorps Member

 

María Larios 

Administrative & Special Projects 

Coordinator

Sophia Fuguet

Graphic Designer &

Social Media Strategist

Federal Work-Study

Vacant

Videographer/Photographer

Federal Work-Study

Vacant

Events Outreach Assistant

Federal Work-Study