Together with families, our staff members make a community of caring adults.

School Leaders

  • Ariella Silverstein-Tapp

    Principal, UP Academy Dorchester

  • Michaela Power

    Director of Operations, UP Academy Dorchester

  • Oginga Walters

    Principal in Residence, UP Academy Dorchester

  • Victoria Thompson

    Principal, UP Academy Holland

  • Selina Ruiz

    Director of Operations, UP Academy Holland

  • Amelia Massoud-Tastor

    Principal in Residence, UP Academy Holland

Network Leadership

  • Hillary Casson

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Ashley Hutchinson O'Connor

    Chief Financial Officer

  • Mike Bower

    Chief Operations Officer

  • Julianna Quinlan

    Chief Development Officer

  • Sarah Hatton

    Managing Director of Academics

Network Staff

  • CJ Thomas

    Director of Technology

  • Courtney Swartz

    Director of Academics

  • Jaime Kearney

    Director of Data

  • Krista Macari

    Director of Student Supports

  • Marianne Nieman

    Managing Director of Talent

  • Nathan Walsh

    Manager of Analytics

  • Rayanne Ramsay

    Manager of Finance

  • Tanairi Sorrentini

    Sr. Manager of Development and Communications

  • Deanna Vasilakis

    Senior Talent Advisor

  • Klaus Holder

    IT Coordinator

Join Our Team

We recognize that our greatest asset is our people, which is why we invest significantly in leaders and staff through coaching, development, access to learning communities, and practical opportunities to enhance their skills.