Board Members

Alan Jacobson
Founder, President, Teacher
As President of the Flo Creed-Jacobson Initiative, Alan Jacobson continues Flo’s legacy of community service and mindful leadership.

Ed Martinez
Board Member, Teacher, Event Team
A passionate and caring mentor, Ed has spent years supporting men and boys through Boys to Men New England and the Mankind Project.

Kate Ofodile
Board Member, Teacher
Kate taught English and Geography for many years in a middle school in Nigeria. She also has a strong background in marketing and human services, works as a Realtor, and thrives in the mental health field.

Ron Pacy Ph.D
Board Member, Teacher, Planning Team
Ron has been an educator for over 52 years, including serving as School Superintendent of Bridgewater Public Schools. He currently teaches mindfulness and critical thinking at the university level.

​Ellen Abelson
Board Member, Teacher
Ellen spent 43 years in special and humane education, authoring curriculum and training teachers worldwide. She now tutors children with special needs.

James Bruce
Board Member, Teacher
Dr. James Bruce is a certified FCJI mindfulness teacher, board member, and public school educator who inspires others through mindfulness, speaking, and community-centered leadership.

Stephanie Salant
Board Member, Event Team
Stephanie is a longtime FCJI board member who serves on the event team. She holds degrees in business and special education, is a former Boston Public Schools teacher, a successful business owner, and a proud mother.
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Adeline "Addy" Dajuste
Board Member, Event Team
With 25 years in Boston Public Schools, Addy now serves in an administrative role supporting teacher growth. She is also the founder of Destiny Restored Ministries, driven by a lifelong commitment to serving others.

Mohammad M. Agwa
Board Member, Planning Team
With 45 years of teaching experience and a Ph.D. in international economics, Professor Mohammad Agwa brings deep expertise in global business and development economics. He is committed to helping students understand complex economic forces through interactive, real-world learning.

Susan Casey
Board Member, Planning Team
Susan E. Casey, MSW, MFA, is an author, intuitive mental health clinician, grief coach, and podcaster with 30+ years of experience supporting teens and adults through loss.
Board of Advisors

Robert Ryan
Board Advisor

Ellen Bruder Abramovitz
Board Advisor

Larry Jacobson
Board Advisor

Jeffrey Jacobson
Board Advisor

Elijah Jacobson
Board Advisor

Hallei Salant
Board Advisor

Dan Smith
Board Advisor

Amie Darilus
Board Advisor

Josef DellaGrotte
Board Advisor
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