
Our Team
Meet Our Team
A Letter from Our Director
Now more than ever, we are aware of the challenges of access, equity, quality, and inclusion in our public education system. COVID-19, the Black Lives Matter movement, and increasing violence in our community shine a light on the oppression our students and our families face.
Inspiring Minds has excelled in building strong strategic partnerships, and developing and implementing a culturally-competent approach to programs. We are utilizing qualitative and quantitative empirical data to inform our organizational decisions. Most importantly, we ensure that the voices of students and their families are elevated and are always the primary beneficiaries and central focus of our work.
We are well-positioned to make a tremendous difference in the lives of our youngest learners. I am so proud of our staff, our volunteers, and our work. It’s an honor and a privilege to serve this community. Our kids do better when the community is behind them; every relationship, every interaction matters.
You can help support our mission work. Tell a friend about us, follow and share our posts on our social media sites, sign up for our newsletter, donate, or sign up to join our volunteer corps.
Sincerely,
Melissa Emidy
Executive Director
Melissa Emidy
Our Team
PROGRAM DIRECTOR, Tutoring and Mentoring Services and Summer Learning
Audrey Bright
Betty Clinton
PROGRAM DIRECTOR, RESILIENTKIDS
Shannon Smith
PROGRAM COORDINATOR, EXPLORERS
Wila Matos
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Matthew Buckley
ResilientKids Instructors
Sarah Hopp
Chrissy Collins
Samantha Venuti
Diane Madsen
RESILIENTKIDS SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING INSTRUCTOR
Amber Hanks
Fellows, Interns, and Key Volunteers
VOLUNTEER EXTRAORDINAIRE
Jane Lavoie
AMERICORPS VISTA, Leader of Volunteer Engagement
Jared Kolok
CAPACITY BUILDER + BONNER FELLOW,
Theresa Wagner
Join Our Team
Inspiring Minds empowers students for success in school and life by supporting them with trusted relationships, tutoring, and mentoring from inspired community members.
We are committed to creating an efficient and diverse atmosphere that will maximize our staff members’ development. Our practice is to treat each staff member as an individual. We seek to develop a spirit of teamwork with individuals working together to reach a common goal. Together we can create a work environment consisting of culturally diverse opinions and ideas that will lead us to success.
CURRENT JOB OPENINGS
ResilientKids Instructor (School Year 2022-2023)
Now hiring for School Year 2022-2023. The primary function of the ResilientKidsTM instructor is dedicated to classroom facilitation of social and emotional learning through mindfulness-based techniques, as outlined in the ResilientKidsTM curriculum, while also drawing upon their own meditation practice.
Now Hiring: AmeriCorps VISTAs (Start Date July 5, 2022)
Through a thoughtful partnership with the Swearer Center at Brown University, Inspiring Minds hosts two AmeriCorps VISTAs. AmeriCorps VISTAs build capacity in organizations fighting poverty.
AmeriCorps VISTAs – ACCEPTING NEW APPLICANTS for August 2021 – August 2022, APPLY TODAY
Through a thoughtful partnership with the Swearer Center at Brown University, Inspiring Minds hosts two AmeriCorps VISTAs. AmeriCorps VISTAs build capacity in organizations fighting poverty.
Eligible candidates for the Brown University AmeriCorps VISTA Fellowship will be:
- A U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
- At least 18 years old.
- A high school school graduate (diploma or GED).
Qualifications:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong computer skills.
- Responsible and reliable.
- Able to work in a dynamic environment.
- Experience with volunteer work preferred.
Salary and Benefits:
AmeriCorps Members are offered a living allowance and benefits package. For details, please visit the benefits of service web page.
To Apply:
Applications for the Brown University AmeriCorps VISTA Fellowship are currently open and will close at 11:59pm on April 30, 2021 or when all the positions are filled. To apply, please visit the AmeriCorps applicant portal