April Pitter (Board Member)

After studying Finance and Computer Info Systems at BentleyUniversity , April received her MBA from Northeastern University. She worked at Fidelity Investments for over 10 years in various roles from Investment Data Analyst and Financial Analysts to Manager roles. She is currently a Senior Manager of Finance for Fresenius Medical Care and has been there for over 7 years, working on Mergers & Acquisitions.

You could typically find her volunteering through Fresenius or Fidelity, and she currently serves as a Board Member for KodeConnect

Sara Czyzewicz (Board Member)

Sara is a leading software engineer, consultant and tech entrepreneur. Having personally battled hurdles with being an ambitious female in a male-dominitated industry, she's become a strong advocate for minorities in technology, believing "there's no greater value than the relationships we have, and helping each other succeed in endeavors for the greater good".

Sara's contributions to our organization range from hands-on work with instructing after- school children, volunteer recruiting, PR and brand awareness. Sara also volunteers as a Speaker Catalyst for TEDxYouth

Dr. Ed Cabellon (Board Member)

Dr. Ed Cabellon is an experienced, innovative, and accomplished higher education executive in Enrollment Management and Student Services. He currently serves as vice president for Enrollment Management at Curry College and as assistant professor (adjunct) in the graduate program for higher education administration at Bridgewater State University and online at Caldwell University. A first-generation Filipino-American, he earned his doctorate in Educational Leadership from Johnson and Wales University, his masters in Educational Leadership from Central Connecticut State University, and his bachelors in Communication from Stonehill College.

Personally, Ed and his family have lived in Brockton since 2004, with his wife teaching in Brockton public schools since 1996 and his daughters attending Brockton public schools. He also has served as a girls Brockton youth travel soccer coach. An avid long-distance runner, Ed ran the Marine Corps Marathon, and the Boston Marathon twice.

Ed appreciates the opportunity to deepen his service to Brockton youth through this important leadership role.

Tara Cunningham (Board Member)

Tara Cunningham is a seasoned Human Resources professional with over 20 years of experience.  Tara graduated from Bentley University with a BS in Management. Tara also has a Group Benefit Associate certification from the Wharton School of Business.

She is currently a Human Resources Specialist for Harbor Health Services, Inc.  Tara manages the administration of benefit plans, worker’s compensation, as well as compliance.

Tara joined KodeConnect because she loved the mission of the organization which strives to help underrepresented children expand their STEM experience.

When not working or volunteering with KodeConnect, you can find Tara cheering her children on at their swim meets and football games!

Isaura Beltre (Board Member)

Isa has had a lifelong love affair and healthy obsession with fashion, shopping and the inner workings of retail. She is also an eternal optimist who loves making people feel motivated and happy, good about themselves and excited for the future. This led her to blaze a path after college developing a solid and exciting career with extensive experience in merchandising, marketing and financial planning at various retail companies such as Macy’s, Filene’s and The Limited.

Isa is a double falcon having graduated from Bentley University with a BA in Marketing as well as obtaining her Masters in Information Age Marketing. She has deep roots in her community and serves as a Board Member of two non-profit organizations: Girls Incorporated of Lynn and KodeConnect Inc. of Brockton.

Kiana Pierre Louis (Board Member)

Kiana Pierre-Louis is a Law Lecturer and GB110 Course Coordinator at Bentley University in the Law, Taxation, and Financial Planning Department.  She began teaching at Bentley in 2008 as an adjunct Professor and became a Lecturer in 2015. She teaches a four course undergraduate and graduate load each semester which includes classes like, The Legal and Ethical Environment of Business, Law Ethics and Social Responsibility, Marketing Law, Race and the Law and Social Justice Law an embedded travel course. In addition to being a Professor at Bentley University, Kiana is also an alumnus of Bentley University having graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Communications and a minor in English in 1999.  She received a Juris Doctorate, from Suffolk University Law Schoolin 2002 and passed the bar that same year.

After graduating from law school Kiana worked for 2 small law firms practicing civil litigation, corporate law and criminal defense.  In 2004, Kiana became Partner/Owner for Perkins & Baskin, P.C., where she practiced Real Estate law, corporate law and civil litigation.  Realizing she had a passion for Real Estate, Kiana and her business partner subsequently started Perkins & Baskin Realty in 2006, a real estate company, where they were real estate brokers helping buyers and sellers with the purchase and sale of their homes. In 2009, Kiana decided to close both firms and focus on teaching and family.

Kiana also sits on the Board of Directors for KodeConnect, Inc.a non-profit organization helping marginalized youth to get access to STEM classes for little to no cost.

Eval Silvera (Founder)

Eval Silvera is a ScrumMaster for Hudl and the founder of KodeConnect, Inc. Upon graduating with a BS in Computer Information Systems at Bentley University, he has spent the last 17 years in technology in various roles for companies including LogMeIn, John Hancock, Carbonite, and Zipcar. Eval has a passion for continuous learning, team building, coaching and mentoring.

He started KodeConnect to bridge the gap by exposing younger kids to STEM related programs that they’ve rarely seen. Building the interest early will ensure kids remain engaged with computer science as they progress in their education.