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ABOUT SMP

We are a collective of Somerville youth workers who saw the challenges young adults face after aging out of services. We are dedicated to creating real support systems and community for young adults.

Between us we’ve worked with a dozen community organizations and over 150 young people from Somerville. Many of us started our work as teen leaders, then moved into program coordinators, and then program directors.

Our programming is informed by the globally recognized Co-Active Coaching framework, which emphasizes self-awareness, accountability, and empowerment in supportive relationships, and Urban Institute's Upward Mobility Framework.

Taylor Burke, Director of Mentorship

Director of Mentorship

Taylor Copeland

HR Director
Maeve Consulting

John Norena

Mentor

John Norena

Community Facilitator Boys and Girls Club, Chelsea

Fabio Dos Santos

Mentor

Fabio Dos Santos

AVI - SPL
State Street

Milla Maia

Mentor

Milla Maia

Maia Consulting Mediation Services

Sean Post

Executive Director

Sean Post

Creative by Nature,
Post Consulting Group

Rafael Viera

Mentor

Rafael Viera

SCALE, 
Somerville First Gen Mentor Program

Stephanie Santiago

Mentor

Stephanie Santiago

New Orleans Public Schools

Alex Costa

Mentor

Alex Costa

LHMC

Pat Farris

Director of Technology

Pat Farris

The Center for Teen Empowerment

David Botchway

Technology Consultant

David Botchway

Biogen

Local youth engaging in an interactive exercise

Growing people, capacity, and community.

© 2026 by the Somerville Mentorship Program

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