Sociedad Latina Staff

Alexandra Oliver Davila, Executive Director
alex@sociedadlatina.org, x 117

For more than 18 years Alexandra Oliver-Dávila, Executive Director of Sociedad Latina, has worked to create a community that supports young people, values their input, and believes in their ability to create positive social change. Since 1992, she has dedicated her talents and passion to this cause, working with youth and families in the Boston area. Through her work at community-based organizations including the Hyde Square Task Force, HOPE (Hispanic Office of Planning and Evaluation) and Sociedad Latina, Alex has demonstrated her commitment to supporting and advancing Latinos in Boston. Read more.

 Dinanyili Paulino-Rodriguez, Associate Director
dini@sociedadlatina.org, x116

Dinanyili Paulino-Rodriguez, Associate Director of Sociedad Latina, has dedicated her career to providing services and support to Boston’s Latino community. With 15 years of experience working with community-based organizations including the Hispanic Office of Planning and Evaluation (HOPE), La Alianza Hispana and Sociedad Latina, Dini has become an expert on Latino youth and the unique educational, professional and cultural challenges they confront. Read more.

Nicole d'Avis, Program Director
nicole@sociedadlatina.org, x113

Before transitioning to Program Director, Nicole served as Director of Education and Wellness for three years at Sociedad Latina. With a background in education, she has experience developing curriculum and has planned activities for youth-led after school/summer programs in education and health. With more than nine years experience in project management and special events organization, d’Avis supervises and provides support for staff development. Read more.

Melissa Luna, Director of Community Organizing
melissa@sociedadlatina.org, x119

Melissa Luna, Director of Community Organizing, has a BA from Harvard University and seven years of experience working with youth from a diverse community. Before coming to Sociedad Latina in 2003, Melissa spent three years as a camp director for nearby Phillips Brooks House. Melissa oversees community organizing initaitives and evaluation, including design, implementation and quality control of the Efforts-to-Outcomes database. Prior to her current position, Melissa spent three years as the Director of Workforce Development and Community Organizing.

Jimmy Wyman, Education Director
jimmy@sociedadlatina.org, x120

Jimmy holds a Master’s Degree in Education from Lesley University, where he specialized in Out of School Time Curriculum and Instruction.  Before joining Sociedad Latina in 2006, Jimmy spent six years working with youth and families in educational settings, as a City Year Corps Member in Seattle, an English teacher in Turkey, an elementary school teacher in Nashville, Tenn., and a Teaching Fellow with Boston's Citizen Schools. In 2009, Jimmy received the Tobin Star! award from the Maurice J. Tobin K-8 School for his continued dedication to students and families.

Katherine McInerney, Development & Communications Manager
katherine@sociedadlatina.org, x118

Katherine McInerney holds a Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University and a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Trinity College in Hartford, Conn. Before joining Sociedad Latina as Development Associate in 2009, Katherine worked as a newspaper reporter and correspondent for GateHouse Media, the Boston Globe, the Dorchester Reporter, and the New England Press Association. Katherine manages the Development Team in implementing Sociedad Latina's annual fundraising, media, and marketing plans.

Nate Leskovic, Development Associate
nate@sociedadlatina.org, x138

Nate holds a Master's Degree in Print Journalism from Boston University and a Bachelor's Degree in International Politics from Georgetown University. Before joining Sociedad Latina's Development Team in 2010, Nate was the Editor of Performer Magazine. He has extensive journalism experience, working for the New England Council, The Milton Times, and the Jamaica Plain Gazette. Nate has also spent time volunteering with Spare Change News, the Boston Animal Defense League, and the Alliance for Community Journalism.

Katie Magyar, Mission Possible! Program Coordinator
katie@sociedadlatina.org, x141

Katie Magyar has her Bachelor's degree from Mount Holyoke College.  She is a certified teacher in grades 8-12.  Her honors thesis studied the gains from paid work experience for high school students and the characteristics of paid work experiences that tended to be associated with higher developmental resources and work-school facilitation.  As Mission Possible Coordinator, Katie oversees the hiring and supervising of youth partcipants, volunteer mentors and tutors, and contributes to curriculum development.

Jennifer Reyes, Manager of Arts & Culture
jennifer@sociedadlatina.org, x149

Jennifer Reyes has her Master's degree in Teaching from Tufts University and worked extensively in classroom and out of school time settings before coming to Sociedad Latina. Jennifer has taught history, life skills, and college access curriculums through positions at Boston University Upward Bound Classic, Cambridge High School Extension Program, Fenway High School, and Let's Get Ready in Lawrence. Jennifer is bilingual English/Spanish and leads Sociedad Latina's College Access initiative.

Joseph Stephen, Music and Creative Arts Producer
joseph@sociedadlatina.org, x142

Joseph Stephen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Music with a focus on Early and Secondary Education from Berklee College of Music. Before joining Sociedad Latina in 2011, Joseph gained experience in music curriculum development, teaching, and youth development, as he previously worked for the Exploration Intermediate Music Program, as Music Director of Southeastern Regional High School, and as a Music Teacher and Capoeira Instructor in Pennsylvania.