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

Adult Ed Instructor, Adjunct Professor

Jorge Bastos

President, Board of Directors

Essentia, Executive Coach

Mario F. Guzman

Vice-President, Board of Directors

AssetWorks Inc., Customer Success Manager

Lisa Rabinsky

VP/Finance, Board of Directors

Southstate Bank, Senior Vice President

Shirley Michel

Executive Secretary, Board of Directors

Schuler Weisser Zoeller Overbeck & Baxter, P.A., Investigator/Case Manager

Myrione Pierre-Louis

Events, Board of Directors

Xan Real Estate Services, Owner

Jessica Acosta

Events, Board of Directors

Graham Windham, New York City, Director

Saarika Anand

Alumni Relations, Board of Directors

Watson Institute at Lynn University, Managing Director of Programs

Illianna Acosta

Marketing, Board of Directors

LinkedIn, Marketing Solutions, Senior Channel Sales Manager

Advisory Council

Our Advisory Council is made up of dedicated professionals whose insights and expertise help guide Scholar CC’s mission. Their support ensures we stay on track while exploring new opportunities to grow and impact the lives of our scholars.

Dr. Eddie Ruiz

Education

Charter Schools USA, Florida State Superintendent

Sheila M. Fortson

Public Relations

National Council on Compensation Insurance, Director – Corporate & ESG Communications

Laurie Myers

Human Resources

RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Human Resources Business Partner

Dr. Laura Dayal

Organizational Structure

Catalyst for Leadership, Founder & CEO

Nicholas Johnson

Legal

Osborne & Francis, Partner

Alexandria Ayala

Education/Public Policy

School District of Palm Beach County, School Board Member

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

 

Isabella Borges

College Success Coach 

Financial Aid & Scholarships

           AmeriCorps Member

 

Leah Richards 

College Success Coach  

Advising & Admissions

AmeriCorps Member

María Larios 

Administrative & Special Projects 

Coordinator

Emma Steinweiss

Events Outreach Assistant

Federal Work-Study

Vacant

Graphic Designer &

Social Media Strategist

Federal Work-Study

Vacant

Videographer/Photographer

Federal Work-Study

After-School Teacher Advisors

Meet our dedicated Teacher Advisors, who foster a supportive environment while guiding our scholars through College & Career Readiness. They connect students with essential resources and collaborate closely with our Student Success Team to shape the next generation of leaders. Their role is vital in preparing scholars for academic and career success, playing a crucial part in driving the success of our programs.

Ms. Leslie Lynn-Lawton

Teacher Advisor 

Atlantic Community High School

Ms. Iette Ross-Sykes

Teacher Advisor 

Atlantic Community High School

 Ms. Ina Rosenthal 

Teacher Advisor 

Boynton Beach Community High School

Ms. Jussara Carvalho

Teacher Advisor 

Deerfield Beach High School

Ms. Maryan Attalla

Teacher Advisor 

Santaluces Community High School

Ms. Veronica Kivela

Teacher Advisor 

Santaluces Community High School