Our Team
Leadership
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Hillary Casson
Chief Executive Officer
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Ashley Hutchinson O'Connor
Chief Financial Officer
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Mike Bower
Chief Operations Officer
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Sarah Hatton
Managing Director of Academics
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Victoria Thompson
Chief of People Development
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Michaela Power
Principal, UP Academy Dorchester
Flagship School
Staff
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Marquita James
Technology Coordinator
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Krista Macari
Director of Student Supports
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Sarah Peteraf
Director of Math
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Tanairi Sorrentini
Director of Advancement and Communications
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Nathan Walsh
Manager of Analytics
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Cecilia Melito
School Partnership Coach
Network
UP Education Network is supported and governed by the UP Education Network Board of Trustees, a group of dynamic, thoughtful volunteers who support us in making lasting, impactful change.
Members
Emily Green, Independent Board Director & Advisor (Board Chair)
Veronica Conforme, Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner, Greenhouse E3
Ellen Daley, Independent Board Member
J. Gustavo, Founder, Gustavo Consulting Group
Matt Hanson, Operating Partner, Bain Capital
Caleb Gayle, Professor, Northeastern University
Elana Anderson, Independent Board Member, Advisor
Mneesha Nahata, SVP Legal & Chief Sustainability Officer, American Tower Corporation
Ali Nuger, Independent Consultant, High Pastures Consulting
Bobby McGregor, Executive Financial Planning and Analysis Leader, GE Vernova
Board of Trustees
Upcoming Meetings
Corporate & Community Advisory Board
The Corporate & Community Advisory Board is a network of Greater Boston business, civic, and community leaders who connect UP students to new opportunities and help bring in the resources that strengthen our schools. Interested in getting involved? Reach out to development@upeducationnetwork.org.
Members
Ellen Daley, Independent Board Member (Board Chair)
Lisa Freed, Adjunct, Endicott College
Emily Green, Independent Board Member | Advisor
Breton Caplan, Sr. Director of Global Sales Enablement, PTC
Kari Borroel, Executive Director, Head of Operations of L&D, AstraZeneca
Elana Anderson, Independent Board Member, Advisor | former Veracode CMO
Will Smiegal, Senior Wealth Advisor, Focus Partners Wealth
Join Our Team
Whether you’re a teacher, leader, or staff member, you’ll have the chance to make a lasting impact while growing alongside a supportive and collaborative team.
