2. Cory A. Lewis
Crossroads Class of 2012
22 years old
Health Service Technician,
Georgia Department of
Behavioral Health and
Developmental Disabilities
now
3. Cory A. Lewis
At 13 years old
Crossroads C5 Leader
Brockton High School
then
“Crossroads prepared me by pushing me to the LIMIT, putting me
in roles I never thought I could handle until then.”
5. “Crossroads empowered me to take leadership roles and be independent but most
importantly it has developed my passion for community service and the world.”
then
Addisalem Agegnehu
At 14 years old
Crossroads C5 Leader
Cambridge Rindge & Latin
High School
6. Chibuzo Anene
Crossroads Class of 2011
22 years old
RN Medical/Surgical Unit
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical
Center, Boston
UMASS Amherst, BS
now
7. Chibuzo Anene
At 12 years old
Crossroads C5 Leader
Brockton High School
then
“I give credit to Crossroads for making me college-focused from an
early age through programs and services geared towards making
college a realistic goal.“
9. then
Greta Zukauskaite
At 15 years old
Crossroads C5 Leader
Brockton High School
“My journey with Crossroads began as a way to develop my leadership skills and
to have a place where I could apply them. It quickly turned into an experience
where I became a part of a family that offered support, guidance, advice and
lifelong friendship.”
11. then
Alex Cuprinski
At 12 years old
Crossroads C5 Leader
Brockton High School
“Since 2005 Crossroads has challenged me to do better, be better,
lead better. It is now up to me to challenge others to do the same.”
12. Kayla Dias
Crossroads Class of 2009
24 years old
Program Manager, Let's Get Ready
University of Connecticut, BA
Harvard University Graduate School
of Education, M.Ed.
now
13. “Crossroads gave me regular access to role models and generous adults who
were invested in helping me pursue my goals and dreams. Without that
example, I'm not sure I'd have the passion for what I do today.”
Kayla Dias
At 15 years old
Crossroads C5 Leader
Wellesley High School
via METCO
then
15. then
“Crossroads gave me years of leadership training which I often call on to
take initiative in my role, but also showed me the importance of
compassion within the work I do daily.”
Luis Fortes
At 12 years old
Crossroads C5 Leader
Rockland High School
16. Justyne Collier
Crossroads Class of 2010
23 years old
8th grade Language Arts Teacher,
Westwood Public Schools
Colby Sawyer College, BA
Simmons College, MA
now
17. then
Justyne Collier
At 14 years old
Crossroads C5 Leader
Boston Latin High
“Crossroads took a quiet girl and showed her that it is okay to take
risks, it is okay to speak your opinion and it is okay to fail because
there are people who will pick you back up.”
18. Nate West
Crossroads Class of 2010
23 years old
New York City Police Officer
Posse Scholar
Union College, BA
NYPD Academy
now
19. then
“At Crossroads I saw how effective it is to take a kid from the inner
city and give him options, showing and teaching them things that
are outside their everyday environment.”
Nate West
At 13 years old
Crossroads C5 Leader
Fenway High School
21. then
"Crossroads has been the turning point in my life where I
allowed myself to believe I could thrive and not just survive"
Tatiana Joyce
At 13 years old
Crossroads C5 Leader
Boston Latin High School
22. Keveisha Robinson-Clark
Crossroads Class of 2010
24 years old
Outpatient Clinician, Children's Services of Roxbury
School-Based Clinician, Boston Public Schools
Wheelock College, BA
Wheelock College, MSW
now
23. then
Keveisha Robinson-Clark
At 14 years old
Crossroads C5 Leader
Boston Latin Academy
When working at Crossroads a camper told Keveisha that all social workers lie.
“When I heard that I felt if I could change the perception of what it means to be a
social worker, then I would really be able to help people in my community.”
24. Robin Levine
Crossroads Class of 2009
24 years old
Naturalist, Museum of Science and
History (MOSH)
University of New Hampshire, BS
now
25. then
Robin Levine
At 13 years old
Crossroads C5 Leader
Brockton High School
“Crossroads taught me to follow my dreams and never give up, no
matter what obstacles I face. Determination, confidence and
teamwork are the three main characteristics that I learned at
Crossroads that I use every day.”
26. William Lodge II
Crossroads Class of 2009
25 years old
Research Assistant, Harvard T.H.
Chan School of Public Health
Brandeis University, BA
UPENN, MA
now
27. then
“Crossroads’ mentors continue to inspire me because
growing up they showed me that it's possible (but also
necessary) to give back.”
William Lodge II
At 16 years old
Crossroads C5 Leader
MATCH Charter School
28. Amanda Harmon
Crossroads Class of 2009
25 years old
Residential Unit Supervisor,
Italian Home for Children
Northeastern University, BA
Boston University, MSW in
progress
now
Marisela Milian
Crossroads Class of 2011
23 years old
Residential Counselor,
Italian Home for Children
Wheelock College, BSW
Kasheena Ross
Crossroads Class of 2011
23 years old
Residential Counselor,
Italian Home for Children
College Bound Dorchester,
Graduate
29. Amanda Harmon
At 15 years old
Norwell High School
“Crossroads allows kids
like me to have a second
chance—not just to be a
kid, but also to become
something in life.”
Marisela Milian
At 13 years old
Brockton High School
Kasheena Ross
At 13 years old
University High School
“Crossroads gave me the
skills to build positive and
inspiring relationships with
youth, the motivation to
make an impact and the
compassion to help those
who need some sunshine.”
“Working as a direct care
provider allows me the
opportunity to be a role
model the way Crossroads
staff were for me, and I
take pride in that.”
31. then
“Throughout my time with Crossroads the consistent theme has
been to give back to your community. Today my job is extremely
rewarding and I thank my experience at Crossroads for that.”
Marcos Feliciano
At 14 years old
Crossroads C5 Leader
Prospect Hill Academy