Boomers: A Key to Success for Struggling Students

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Project Personnel

Lester Strong - Chief Executive Officer

Chief Development Officer for the BELL (Building Educated Leaders for Life) Foundation CEO of the SYDA Foundation, an educational organization that provides instruction in yoga and meditation in 46 countries. He spent 25-years in the television industry as an executive, producer, reporter and anchor in Charlotte (WBTV), Atlanta (WSB), New York (ABC Entertainment)and Boston (WHDH).

Amy Zandarski-Pica - Director of Programs

Director of Programs for Experience Corps with expertise in building the capacities of individuals and communities through direct service and advocacy. Prior to coming to Experience Corps, Zandarski-Pica served for six years as the Program Coordinator for the Georgetown Ministry Center in Washington, DC, which engages homeless individuals and helps transition them from the street to housing.

Eric Boven - Director of Finance and Administration

Eric directed the fundraising efforts for Generations Incorporated from 2001-2006. In that position he played a key role in developing systems to support the program's growth from 40 members to 300 members. Previously the Development Manager for The Child and Family Network Centers, an award winning early childhood education program in Alexandria, VA., and a former AmeriCorps*VISTA member