An ex-felon rebuilds his life and helps others do the same
An ex-felon rebuilds his life & helps others do the same
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An ex-felon rebuilds his life and helps others do the same
An ex-felon rebuilds his life & helps others do the same
Bob is a documentary filmmaker and fine art photographer. His documentaries largely focus on social, economic, and environmental issues and often serve as catalysts for direct change. His work has screened on PBS, the Discovery Channel, the History Channel, and international broadcasters including NHK/Japan, CBC/Canada, CCTV China and others. Bob has been adjunct professor at Emerson College since 2005, where he won the Stanzler prize for outstanding teaching. His innovative interdisciplinary courses — like Filmmaking and the Environment, Urban Studies and Filmmaking, and Documentary for Social Action – have the goal to directly involve his students in using the visual arts for positive change. Bob has taught filmmaking workshops in Russia, Turkey and China, and is a military veteran who served with the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division.
John Walsh is a NYC/Boston based Writer, Illustrator, and Graphic Novelist. His work often focuses on Graphic Narratives that explore the intersection of Racism, Religious Bigotry and Immigration. John was chosen an Artist-in-Residence for the City of Boston in 2017 and created “Becoming Boston”, a 150 page booklet of interviews with a varied group of immigrants. The President of Ireland has described his young reader graphic novel, “The Bad Times”, as a book that will “bring us deep into the heart of a tragedy that has left an indelible imprint on Irish society and the Irish people.”
Maggie McNally, project manager. A development professional for the arts, media, and social causes, she was project manager at the New England Conservatory, the Celebrity Series, and MSPCA-Angell. Maggie was on the board of directors of Food for Free for 18 years, overseeing exponential growth in that organization. She is a committed cancer research supporter and “Heavy-Hitter” in the Pan-Mass Challenge, a state-wide bicycle ride fundraiser which she’s completed thirteen times.
Ashley Mareira, development and social media assistant. Ashley has a BA in Dance and Arts/Entertainment Management from Dean College. She had been a development fellow at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco and a studio administrator for Boston Ballet School. Ashley is currently a member of Urbanity Dance’s Underground Company.
Susan Edwards, creative consultant, is an experienced producer and environmentalist. Her advice and guidance to the project from March to September 2019 included co-producing and co-designing the trailer used on our website and securing initial music for it. Earlier Sue worked with Bob as she produced the award-winning documentary “Marion Stoddart: The Work of 1000”.
Barry was the founding director of Northeastern University’s Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy and founding dean of its School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs. As a political economist, his research and writing has centered on areas of affordable housing, income distribution, industrial policy, labor-management relations, urban and regional economic development and growing inequality in America. He serves as president of Madison Park High School Technical Foundation as well as Housing Forward Massachusetts.
Bing Broderick is executive director of Haley House in Boston. A social enterprise, Haley House began as a soup kitchen, later offered permanent housing and job training. Its café’ in Roxbury has a specific mission: to provide a workplace for men and women who face significant barriers to employment. Prior to his arrival at Haley House, Bing was the Director of Special Marketing at Rounder Records and the Manager of Giant Screen Films for WGBH Enterprises.
Elijah is Executive Director of Bikes Not Bombs [BNB]. At age 14 he started as an Earn-A-Bike participant at BNB – and over the years rose to become Vice Chair of the Board of Directors. He worked as a teacher in Teach for America (TFA) for three years and ultimately as manager of operations at TFA’s new teacher institute. Elijah studied African American history and Spanish linguistics at the University of Massachusetts, has a Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from Boston University’s Questrom School of Business. He is also a steel pan musician, bike mechanic, and avid cyclist.
Kevin is Executive Director of the Madison Park Technical/Vocational High School in Boston, where for the past six years he helped improve the curriculum and increase graduation rates dramatically. Earlier he was a central office administrator in the Hartford (CT) Public Schools and worked 22 years as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal in the Springfield (MA) Public Schools. A native of Paterson, NJ, he has a B.A. in Mathematics and an M.Ed. in Education Administration. He was a college basketball coach for 20 years and is an inductee into the Western New England College Hall of Fame for basketball.
Nomi is Project Director, Voices of Reentry. She is a writer and editor who tells stories of overlooked people and empowers people to tell their own stories. Her work includes profiles of returning citizens written under the Federal Improved Reentry Education grant. Nomi has taught literature and writing at Boston University, Harvard University, Framingham State University and MCI Framingham. She has a Ph.D. in English and American Literature from Boston University.
We are grateful for the generous support of you, our individual donors, and to Bikes Not Bombs, Massachusetts Cultural Council, Emerson College, Mass Humanities, and the Center for Independent Documentary.
