Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors consists of 12 individuals who meet four times annually. Our board is reflective of the community serve. 100% make solicitations on behalf of the Cambridge Community Center in addition to personal annual unrestricted donations.
PRESIDENT
Lindsey Thorne-Bingham
Lindsey is a double Eagle holding both her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from Boston College. Lindsey is passionate about building teams and uplifting others. A lifelong resident of the Coast, she has generational ties to the Center and believes that we are better when together in community.
VICE PRESIDENT
Rashaad "Skeeter" Wharton, Middlesex County Superior Court
Rashaad Wharton is a dedicated public servant and community leader from Cambridge, Massachusetts. He currently serves as a Judicial Secretary at the Massachusetts Appeals Court, where he has worked for the past three years after previously serving in the Middlesex Superior Court Clerk’s Office. A proud graduate of Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School and Colby-Sawyer College, Rashaad has built a career grounded in service, leadership, and integrity. Beyond the courtroom, he gives back through his work at the Cambridge Community Center, where he helps run youth programs and a community food pantry, and serves on the board of directors. Guided by his motto “family first,” Rashaad balances his professional life with caring for his family and uplifting those around him. His lifelong goal is to strengthen the next generation and give back to the community that raised him.
TREASURER
Cindy Silva, Just-a-Start
Cindy Silva is a seasoned accounting and finance professional with over 20 years of experience. She has a Master of Science in Accounting and a Bachelor of Science from Bentley College. Her expertise spans a wide range of areas, including general ledger management, financial statement preparation, financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting, and GAAP accounting. Throughout her career, Cindy has worked with diverse organizations across various industries, including property management, energy, healthcare, and professional services. Cindy has a proven track record of managing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and providing valuable financial insights. She is a highly skilled accountant with a strong commitment to accuracy and efficiency.
CLERK
TBA
DIRECTORS
Alexandria N. Berry, Draper Laboratories
Alexandria is a Naval Academy Graduate and currently works as an analyst at Draper Labs and an independent research fellow in Harvard’s Earth and Planetary Science department.
Santos Carrasquillo
David L. Chery, Independent Consultant
David grew up at the Cambridge Community Center, where he spent much of his childhood—from kindergarten through eighth grade—participating in programs and later working as a camp counselor through the Cambridge Mayor’s Program. Those experiences helped shape his confidence, curiosity, and commitment to community. Today, David is a Senior Manager in PwC’s Delivering Deal Value practice, where he supports corporate clients through all phases of mergers and acquisitions. Outside of work, he mentors high school and college students in the Boston area on career and professional development. Joining the CCC Board represents a full-circle moment for David, as he seeks to give back to the place that helped lay the foundation for his own growth and to help future generations build theirs.
Reverend Lonnie Daniels, The Brookbury Group
Reverend Daniels has overseen housing for formerly homeless individuals throughout Boston and greater Boston. He has many years of working with the unhoused population, and at risk youth in various settings. He has years of experience working in non- profit organizations and providing training, program development, quality control and staff retention both, in New York and Boston. Currently, he provides construction, contracting and project development services throughout the City of Boston. He has been a longtime supporter of the Center.
Jazzmyne R. Jacobs, Holmes Innovation School
Jazzmyne Jacobs is a first-grade paraprofessional with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Organizational Change and is currently pursuing her master’s in Urban Education. A former head cheerleading coach at Cambridge Rindge and Latin, Jazzmyne dedicated many years to mentoring and inspiring young athletes. In 2017, she, alongside Destinee Neal, established the very first majorette dance team in the city of Boston, furthering opportunities for youth expression and community engagement. Deeply connected to CCC, Jazzmyne is honored to give back to a program that helped shape who she is today. Her goal is to help ensure that CCC remains a safe, supportive, and welcoming space for all who attend.
Runeko Lovell, Choate, Hall & Stewart
Runeko Lovell is a graduate of Boston College, Tufts University, and Northeastern University School of Law (NUSL). He has over ten years of experience as a middle and high school teacher in Boston and beyond. Runeko graduated from NUSL and passed the Massachusetts Bar Exam in 2024. He subsequently clerked for the Honorable Sookyoung Shin of the Massachusetts Appeals Court and is presently a litigation associate for the Boston-based firm Choate, Hall & Stewart.
Michael Monestime, President, Central Square BID
Michael Monestime grew up in the Egleston Square neighborhood of Jamaica Plain. After earning a BA in American Studies at the University of Massachusetts Boston, Michael excelled in a number of his own startup businesses as well as marketing positions with the Institute for Contemporary Art, ZIP Car, and Live Nation. After more than 10 years of doing experiential marketing programming in New York City, Michael returned to Boston to complete a master’s degree in urban planning and community development program at UMass Boston. Michael is currently President of the Central Square Business Improvement District, which aims to maintain and support a lively business environment and enhance the experience of the Central Square Cultural District. Michael, his wife, and two children reside in Cambridge.
Erinn D. Pearson-Breedy, Simply Erinn's Unisex Hair Salon
Erinn is the Owner and Head Stylist at Simply Erinn's Unisex Hair Salon, bringing over 35 years of expertise in advanced hair and scalp care. She provides highly experienced, individualized services to clients with all hair textures and is passionate about training the next generation of stylists from local cosmetology schools. Beyond the salon, Erinn is deeply committed to community wellness. She partnered with the "Cut it Out" project, offering frontline defense against domestic violence, and is one of the co-founders of the monthly "Sister to Sister" Community Conversations for Women of Color, led by professional healthcare practitioners. A lifelong Cambridge, Massachusetts, resident, Erinn has formed lasting relationships in her community and has received numerous awards for her work.
Shawn Proctor, The Agenda for Children
Shawn has dedicated over a decade to serving youth as a Co-Program Director and Lead Teacher with the Department of Human Service Programs and the Cambridge Community Center. Shawn brings a deep knowledge of the challenges young people face in and out of school and is committed to addressing barriers and creating opportunities for learning. Shawn is looking forward to building a stronger network across youth-serving systems in Cambridge while keeping social justice and equity at the center of his work.
Advisory Board
The Advisory Board serves as an informal collective of supporters of the Cambridge Community Center who provide guidance to staff and the Board of Directors on a range of topics as needed.
Yvonne L. Gittens, Cambridge Community Center, Inc.
Richard Guidelli, Gilman, Guidelli, & Bellow Co.
Jessica Lander, Lowell Public School District
Toni A. Phillips, Retired
Richard C. Rossi, Retired
Elaine Thorne, Retired
Rev. Virginia Ward, Abundant Life Church
PRESIDENT
Lindsey Thorne-Bingham
Lindsey is a double Eagle holding both her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from Boston College. Lindsey is passionate about building teams and uplifting others. A lifelong resident of the Coast, she has generational ties to the Center and believes that we are better when together in community.
VICE PRESIDENT
Rashaad "Skeeter" Wharton, Middlesex County Superior Court
Rashaad Wharton is a dedicated public servant and community leader from Cambridge, Massachusetts. He currently serves as a Judicial Secretary at the Massachusetts Appeals Court, where he has worked for the past three years after previously serving in the Middlesex Superior Court Clerk’s Office. A proud graduate of Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School and Colby-Sawyer College, Rashaad has built a career grounded in service, leadership, and integrity. Beyond the courtroom, he gives back through his work at the Cambridge Community Center, where he helps run youth programs and a community food pantry, and serves on the board of directors. Guided by his motto “family first,” Rashaad balances his professional life with caring for his family and uplifting those around him. His lifelong goal is to strengthen the next generation and give back to the community that raised him.
TREASURER
Cindy Silva, Just-a-Start
Cindy Silva is a seasoned accounting and finance professional with over 20 years of experience. She has a Master of Science in Accounting and a Bachelor of Science from Bentley College. Her expertise spans a wide range of areas, including general ledger management, financial statement preparation, financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting, and GAAP accounting. Throughout her career, Cindy has worked with diverse organizations across various industries, including property management, energy, healthcare, and professional services. Cindy has a proven track record of managing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and providing valuable financial insights. She is a highly skilled accountant with a strong commitment to accuracy and efficiency.
CLERK
TBA
DIRECTORS
Alexandria N. Berry, Draper Laboratories
Alexandria is a Naval Academy Graduate and currently works as an analyst at Draper Labs and an independent research fellow in Harvard’s Earth and Planetary Science department.
Santos Carrasquillo
David L. Chery, Independent Consultant
David grew up at the Cambridge Community Center, where he spent much of his childhood—from kindergarten through eighth grade—participating in programs and later working as a camp counselor through the Cambridge Mayor’s Program. Those experiences helped shape his confidence, curiosity, and commitment to community. Today, David is a Senior Manager in PwC’s Delivering Deal Value practice, where he supports corporate clients through all phases of mergers and acquisitions. Outside of work, he mentors high school and college students in the Boston area on career and professional development. Joining the CCC Board represents a full-circle moment for David, as he seeks to give back to the place that helped lay the foundation for his own growth and to help future generations build theirs.
Reverend Lonnie Daniels, The Brookbury Group
Reverend Daniels has overseen housing for formerly homeless individuals throughout Boston and greater Boston. He has many years of working with the unhoused population, and at risk youth in various settings. He has years of experience working in non- profit organizations and providing training, program development, quality control and staff retention both, in New York and Boston. Currently, he provides construction, contracting and project development services throughout the City of Boston. He has been a longtime supporter of the Center.
Jazzmyne R. Jacobs, Holmes Innovation School
Jazzmyne Jacobs is a first-grade paraprofessional with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Organizational Change and is currently pursuing her master’s in Urban Education. A former head cheerleading coach at Cambridge Rindge and Latin, Jazzmyne dedicated many years to mentoring and inspiring young athletes. In 2017, she, alongside Destinee Neal, established the very first majorette dance team in the city of Boston, furthering opportunities for youth expression and community engagement. Deeply connected to CCC, Jazzmyne is honored to give back to a program that helped shape who she is today. Her goal is to help ensure that CCC remains a safe, supportive, and welcoming space for all who attend.
Runeko Lovell, Choate, Hall & Stewart
Runeko Lovell is a graduate of Boston College, Tufts University, and Northeastern University School of Law (NUSL). He has over ten years of experience as a middle and high school teacher in Boston and beyond. Runeko graduated from NUSL and passed the Massachusetts Bar Exam in 2024. He subsequently clerked for the Honorable Sookyoung Shin of the Massachusetts Appeals Court and is presently a litigation associate for the Boston-based firm Choate, Hall & Stewart.
Michael Monestime, President, Central Square BID
Michael Monestime grew up in the Egleston Square neighborhood of Jamaica Plain. After earning a BA in American Studies at the University of Massachusetts Boston, Michael excelled in a number of his own startup businesses as well as marketing positions with the Institute for Contemporary Art, ZIP Car, and Live Nation. After more than 10 years of doing experiential marketing programming in New York City, Michael returned to Boston to complete a master’s degree in urban planning and community development program at UMass Boston. Michael is currently President of the Central Square Business Improvement District, which aims to maintain and support a lively business environment and enhance the experience of the Central Square Cultural District. Michael, his wife, and two children reside in Cambridge.
Erinn D. Pearson-Breedy, Simply Erinn's Unisex Hair Salon
Erinn is the Owner and Head Stylist at Simply Erinn's Unisex Hair Salon, bringing over 35 years of expertise in advanced hair and scalp care. She provides highly experienced, individualized services to clients with all hair textures and is passionate about training the next generation of stylists from local cosmetology schools. Beyond the salon, Erinn is deeply committed to community wellness. She partnered with the "Cut it Out" project, offering frontline defense against domestic violence, and is one of the co-founders of the monthly "Sister to Sister" Community Conversations for Women of Color, led by professional healthcare practitioners. A lifelong Cambridge, Massachusetts, resident, Erinn has formed lasting relationships in her community and has received numerous awards for her work.
Shawn Proctor, The Agenda for Children
Shawn has dedicated over a decade to serving youth as a Co-Program Director and Lead Teacher with the Department of Human Service Programs and the Cambridge Community Center. Shawn brings a deep knowledge of the challenges young people face in and out of school and is committed to addressing barriers and creating opportunities for learning. Shawn is looking forward to building a stronger network across youth-serving systems in Cambridge while keeping social justice and equity at the center of his work.
Advisory Board
The Advisory Board serves as an informal collective of supporters of the Cambridge Community Center who provide guidance to staff and the Board of Directors on a range of topics as needed.
Yvonne L. Gittens, Cambridge Community Center, Inc.
Richard Guidelli, Gilman, Guidelli, & Bellow Co.
Jessica Lander, Lowell Public School District
Toni A. Phillips, Retired
Richard C. Rossi, Retired
Elaine Thorne, Retired
Rev. Virginia Ward, Abundant Life Church