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Discovering Justice Board Members

  • Discovering Justice Board Members
OUR PROGRAMS

Tony Jordan | Chair

Partner

Ernst & Young

Sarah Frazier | Vice Chair

Partner

WilmerHale

Abim Thomas | Clerk

Vice President

Fidelity Investments

Louis Lobel | Treasurer

Associate

Goodwin

Marieljane Bastien

Director of Engagement & Volunteerism

Goodwin

Richard Henken

President

Schochet Companies

Rob Roberts

PARTNER

Ropes & Gray

Thad Beal

Painter, Former Prosecutor & Partner

Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office & Nixon Peabody

Hannah L. Kilson

Partner

Nolan Sheehan Patten LLP

Jonathan Spack

Former CEO

TSNE MissionWorks

Jay Blitzman

JUDGE, RETIRED

First Justice - Massachusetts Juvenile Court, Middlesex Division, (Ret)

Peter Levine

Associate Dean for Research

Lincoln Filene Professor of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Tufts University

Emily Sy

LITIGATION COUNSEL

Takeda Pharmaceuticals

Jeremy Eisemann

Vice President, Government Affairs & Assistant General Counsel

Reinsurance Association of America (RAA)

Fabiane Noronha

TEACHER

Cambridge Public Schools

Sarah Walters

Partner

Ropes & Gray

Alexandra

Alexandra vonBallmoos

Alex has over fifteen years of administrative experience, most recently at Boston Schools Fund. Prior to her time at BSF, she served as an Executive Assistant to the Head of School at Mother Caroline Academy, where she also provided major support to the Development office. Before her time at MCA, Alex served as an assistant at a media firm in Washington, DC.

This role oversees financial operations such as reconciliations, expense tracking, payroll, and donor acknowledgments, while managing organizational systems, employee records, and meeting coordination. It also provides event logistics, Board support, and office management, ensuring efficient processes, accurate recordkeeping, and the successful execution of programs, operations, and special events like the annual Spring Gala.

Rana Suh Kannan

Rana Suh Kannan

Rana Suh Kannan has spent nearly her entire 20+ year career dedicated to providing students with access to high-quality education experiences that lead to strong academic outcomes. She brings extensive and diverse experiences as a teacher, school administrator, funder, and nonprofit professional. Rana is committed to Discovering Justice’s mission to enable students to become well-equipped with the knowledge, skills, and desire to build and sustain an equitable democracy.

Prior to Discovering Justice, Rana spent seven years at Boston Schools Fund, most recently as the Chief Operating Officer. She co-led the development of the organization’s second fund, and ensured its operationalization across the organization. Previously, Rana played pivotal roles at organizations such as Salsify, Phoenix Charter Academy, The Achievement Network, and Roxbury Prep Charter School. Rana graduated from Williams College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Psychology. She earned her Master’s in Education Policy & Management from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Mehana Koch

Mehana Koch is a recent graduate of Wellesley College, where she earned a BA in Psychology. She joined Discovering Justice excited to learn about nonprofit operations and support an organization whose mission uplifts and empowers future engaged citizens.

At Discovering Justice, Mehana enjoys supporting both the administrative and fundraising needs of the organization. Her day-to-day work includes processing donations, reconciling accounting information, and maintaining a strong database. She also has played a large role in onboarding new staff and supporting large organization-wide events, such as the Annual Gala.

Bianca Lora

Bianca Lora is passionate about expanding access to civic education, uplifting historically underrepresented voices, and creating spaces where young people can grow as informed and active members of their communities. With a background spanning across organizing, policy, and fundraising, she brings a collaborative spirit to the work.

Prior to this role, she led cross-departmental initiatives for donors at the ACLU of Massachusetts, including its 800-person annual gala. Bianca has also served as a Senior Legislative Assistant for a Councilmember At-Large in Montgomery County, Maryland where she oversaw a legislative portfolio on government operations, economic development, public safety and social justice issues. She also launched an organizing campaign alongside the adjunct faculty at Prince George’s Community College with SEIU.