We welcome John Lloyd as our new Executive Director! John brings over 17 years of cross-sector experience in strategy consulting, project management and organizational development and leadership. John is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Applied Learning and Development at the University of Pennsylvania and holds an MBA in Management from Bentley University.

The structure of our Board of Directors is a true testament to how we value resident leadership and control. Every two years, the community elects our 35-member Board. The Board consists of representatives from each of the major ethnic groups in our community-African-Americans, Cape Verdeans, Latinos and Whites, as well as seats for youth (ages 14-17), local non-profits, CDCs, businesses and religious institutions.

Over the last 2 years, we have been part of a unique community development partnership with the City of Boston to implement the Upham’s Corner Arts & Innovation District. We recently achieved a major milestone with the imminent release of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for redevelopment of several important properties along Columbia Road in the Upham’s Corner area of Dorchester.