BYW President José E. Valenzuela (pictured center) huddles with his staff during a tournament (photo credit: Jared Charney)

BYW President José E. Valenzuela (pictured center) huddles with his staff during a tournament (photo credit: Jared Charney)

August 31, 2015

Boston, MA – In partnership with the Institute for Nonprofit Management and Leadership (INML), we are pleased to announce the first recipients of the Highland Street Fellowships to the INML’s Core Certificate Program, class of 2016.

These eight exceptional leaders were selected for their impressive achievements, passion for their work, and potential to use what they learn to further their organization’s mission.  Over the course of the year, the Fellows will hone their leadership and management skills through comprehensive management seminars and develop relationships with other leaders across multiple professional levels, regions, and nonprofit sectors. 

Highland Street is proud to partner with the INML and invest in these promising leaders to help increase nonprofit effectiveness and impact, and to support a diverse network of nonprofit leaders committed to collaboration and shared goals and accomplishments.

Congratulations to the Highland Street Fellows:

Sarah Bartolino Krachman, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Transforming Education

Niaz Dorry, Coordinating Director, Northwest Atlantic Marine Alliance

Justin Kidder Strasburger, National Success Program Director, Bottom Line

Lily Lynch, Communications Director, Massachusetts Nonprofit Network

Jackney Prioly, Director, Future Ready Massachusetts, Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education

Elicia Ravello, Program Director, Earthen Vessels

Anh Sawyer, Executive Director, Southeast Asian Coalition of Central Massachusetts

Jose Valenzuela, Founder & President, Boston Youth Wrestling

To learn more about INML you can visit: https://www.inml.org