Meet The Board

JAKE Small (he/they) is a justice-driven researcher, education equity consultant, and public speaker. He believes that high-quality public education for all students is always a worthwhile pursuit. He is passionate about advancing education equity for all children. JAKE is a TEDx speaker and author, focusing his research on the mattering of Black boys as a tool for academic persistence and long-term professional success. He supports professionals at every level of seniority and companies across every industry to operationalize justice and build truly emancipatory policies, practices, and attitudes. He’s also running a campaign to join the Chelsea, MA School Committee to further promote education excellence for learners in his city.

Stanley Rameau is a Boston-based entrepreneur and the founder of Renavest, a platform designed to bring financial therapy directly into the workplace. By helping companies support their employees’ emotional and financial well-being, Stanley is reimagining how financial health is addressed at work. He’s also the creative mind behind Paul Rameau Official, a fashion brand, and a founding partner at a2cboston, which supports the next wave of tech-enabled ventures. Stanley’s work lives at the intersection of finance, wellness, and culture and he’s deeply committed to building tools that uplift and empower others

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The founder and CEO of Affirmed Futures, a mission-driven organization that empowers high-risk youth and their families through education, financial literacy, and independent living skills. With over five years of experience working with youth and a current role as a financial advisor with The Bulfinch Group, he brings a unique blend of personal insight, professional expertise, and community commitment. Jeremiah holds a master’s degree from Johnson & Wales University and specializes in developing educational tools, hosting workshops, and forming partnerships that drive long-term impact. His work is grounded in the belief that every young person deserves opportunity, agency, and hope.​​

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