Who We Are

Meet our team


Belen Morote

Belen Morote

Program Associate

Year started at PM

2021

Hometown & State

Copiague, New York

Favorite event/activity

I enjoy hanging out with the people I love and watching horror movies.

Something you are proud of

Growing into a full-time role that aligns with my future goals of working in the non-profit realm and creating an impact on the communities we partner with.


Paola Agudelo

Paola Agudelo

Fund Development Coordinator

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Eric Beriguete

Eric Beriguete

Senior Director of Post Secondary Success

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Breya Boddie

Breya Boddie

Girls Program Director

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Christine Elstein

Christine Elstein

Director of Development

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Dawn Ewing

Dawn Ewing

Executive Director

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Shanna Gumaer

Shanna Gumaer

Chief Operating Officer

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Deb C. Jones

Deb C. Jones

Chief Program Officer

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Shanice Maxwell

Shanice Maxwell

Director of Bridge Year and Alumni Relations

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Raymond Read

Raymond Read

Boys Program Director

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Deborah Shepard

Deborah Shepard

Director of Finance and Administration

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