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Ryan-Callahan

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Title: MCAS '27
Quote: Ryan’s efforts to create affordable housing and protect ‘urban wilds’ exposed him to the intricacies of public policy, environmental protection, and real estate finance. Through extensive research and engaging meetings with industry leaders, he gained valuable insight into the metrics involved in ethically investing in Boston’s future.
Description-1st Column: Ryan is a rising junior majoring in Economics and International Studies. Ryan interned at the Mayor’s Office of Housing as a member of the Real Estate Management and Sales Team, focused on Mayor Wu’s Welcome Home, Boston Phase 3, and conservation initiatives in open-space land parcels. Welcome Home, Boston Phase 3 aims to provide affordable housing for middle-class families amidst Boston’s housing crisis. He collaborated with project managers from the Boston Planning Department and the Mayor’s Office of Housing to assess the interests of residents across 15 neighborhoods. Ryan engaged in extensive due diligence by facilitating community workshops, analyzing survey trends, and assisting his managers in creating development proposals. For the Mayor’s Office of Housing’s conservation initiatives, Ryan introduced a new system to preserve Boston’s ‘urban wilds’.
Description-2nd Column: By speaking with managers of land trusts and current conservation restriction holders, he operationalized a conservation restriction process to protect open-space land parcels. This included an in-depth explanation of maintenance and administration costs, funding opportunities, and potential tax deductions. This internship enhanced Ryan’s skills in PowerPoint and Excel, and deepened his understanding of effective public policy collaboration. Ryan is excited to demonstrate his developed skill set as he pursues a career in the real estate industry and investment management. Additionally, he is committed to leveraging his experience to enhance sustainability and financial stability within the Boston community.
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Mary-Carter

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At Madison Park Development Corporation, Mary designed a stakeholder-driven engagement plan that bridged affordable housing development, community organizing, and urban planning. By engaging dozens of residents, nonprofits, and local leaders, she learned to translate diverse priorities into cohesive strategies, moving projects forward with broad community support.

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Mary is a rising junior majoring in Economics with a minor in Managing for Social Impact and the Public Good. Mary interned at Madison Park Development Corporation (MPDC), working with the Real Estate and Community Action teams, where she led the creation of a comprehensive community engagement timeline for the recently acquired 50-unit affordable housing development in the Roxbury neighborhood. She conducted a full stakeholder analysis, identifying over 50 key individuals and organizations from resident groups to affordable housing nonprofits. Her final plan outlined a two-year engagement process beginning in fall 2025, aligned with Article 80 milestones and both city and state funding submission rounds, giving MPDC a clear, data-driven roadmap to advance the project. She collaborated closely with architects, development staff, and community leaders to ensure that the engagement process reflected the project's technical needs and Roxbury residents' priorities.

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Mary also worked on the Roxbury Sunflower Project, founded by Ekua Holmes, an acclaimed artist, community activist, and lifelong resident of Roxbury, transforming neglected lots into community gardens. Mary supported the revitalization of 639 Warren Street, a parcel of land MPDC acquired two years ago that had previously been unsafe and littered with debris, now populated with an abundance of sunflowers. The location is MPDC’s proposed site to construct new affordable housing for the community. Her work included coordinating with volunteers, securing partnerships such as WORC² to construct a protective fence, and organizing an end-of-season celebration.

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Alexia-Cole

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Title: MCAS '26
Quote: Lexi Cole spent her summer at the Boston Housing Authority advancing research on capital planning and resident communication, contributing to efforts that aim to make public housing more transparent, responsive, and equitable for Boston communities. Through this work, she strengthened her skills in policy analysis, strategic communication, and community outreach.
Description-1st Column: Lexi is a rising senior studying International Studies with a minor in Journalism. Lexi interned at the Boston Housing Authority, engaging in research and contributing recommendations for a comprehensive overhaul of their capital planning initiative. Throughout the summer, she conducted research on best practices of other public housing authorities for community engagement and capital planning, turning this research into specific and practical recommendations for future projects across BHA’s sites. This work has allowed Lexi to strengthen her skills in policy research, community engagement, and translating data into actionable planning tools.
Description-2nd Column: Lexi visited multiple BHS housing communities, developing open space resident surveys, site visit checklists for BHA employees, and capital improvement tabling materials. She then created a brochure and presentation to share her findings with the BHA to be used for future initiatives. Her contributions will help the BHA make future capital planning efforts more forward-facing and responsive to resident needs. Lexi plans to carry this research and analytical experience into law school. She aims to pursue a career in international or housing law, where she can continue advancing equity and justice inspired by the values of public service that she embraced at the BHA.
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Thomas-Dankert

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Title: MCAS '27
Quote: Balancing scholarly rigor and actionable solutions, Tom practiced communicating to solve complex real-world challenges. Working at the intersection of health, policy, and housing development, Tom integrated his prior professional experiences with novel experiences and insights in community development and real estate.
Description-1st Column: Tom is a rising junior majoring in neuroscience with a minor in global public health. As the Mayor's Office of Housing Stability Legal’s first-ever intern, Tom led projects to increase the department's efficiency. By creating instructional guides for future interns, implementing a digital document filing system, and examining bankruptcy court cases involving the City of Boston, Tom gleaned valuable insights into the important field of real estate law. With the Mayor’s Office of Housing Stability, Tom’s summer capstone was his research on eviction as a social determinant of health, used to advise the city’s redeveloped Eviction Prevention Action Plan.
Description-2nd Column: He first conducted an extensive literature review covering the most common health outcomes of eviction and instability, such as stress-based mental health issues, adverse effects to maternal and child health, and disruption of programs like Medicaid and SNAP. Tom also found that early intervention strategies effectively reduce preventable healthcare costs. Looking toward potential solutions, he researched interventions integrating housing and healthcare systems, weighing the viability of data-sharing programs for Boston’s housing landscape. Tom produced several policy briefs applying his research findings to actionable recommendations with guidance from academic experts, policy makers, and healthcare professionals. His final presentation included an overview of his findings for the EPAP steering committee.
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Ashley-Delgado

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Title: MCAS '26
Quote: Ashley’s work in the City of Boston’s Nightlife Economy Office advanced a citywide inventory that will guide how Boston coordinates safety, inclusion, and economic growth after dark. She plans to build on this experience by pursuing a career in compliance and law, focusing on policies that promote equity, safeguard communities, and strengthen economic opportunity.
Description-1st Column: Ashley interned in the City of Boston’s Nightlife Economy Office, where she supported a citywide initiative to strengthen safety, inclusion, and economic opportunity in the after-hours sector. She was tasked with leading a cross-departmental inventory of programs, policies, and services that operate beyond the standard 9–5, with the goal of informing a coordinated strategy for a safer and more vibrant nighttime economy. Working with departments including Public Health, Arts & Culture, and Economic Opportunity, Ashley designed and distributed a comprehensive survey to collect data on existing operations, resources, and opportunities for collaboration.
Description-2nd Column: She analyzed responses to identify gaps, align departmental efforts, and surface opportunities to expand city-supported safety trainings for nightlife venues. In addition to the inventory, Ashley drafted policy memos and project proposals, including a citywide LGBTQ+ Nightlife Safety Plan and an activation strategy to connect local businesses with high-traffic cultural events. By combining data-driven insights with actionable recommendations, she helped roll out targeted resources that address both public safety and economic vitality.
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Martina-Giacchino

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Title: MCAS '26
Quote: Martina’s time at the Joseph J. Corcoran Company gave her a good understanding of how mission-driven development projects are planned and executed, while also allowing her to build valuable relationships with professionals, partners, and community members involved in the process.
Description-1st Column: Martina is a rising senior studying Finance, Management, and Leadership. During her internship at JJC, Martina gained hands-on experience in real estate development, with a focus on delivering mixed-income housing. She was involved in multiple projects at different stages, giving her broad exposure to the development process and the strategies behind creating inclusive communities. Most of her time was spent on the Milton project, a 92-unit mixed-income development with 25% affordable housing, where she attended weekly preconstruction meetings, gained exposure to the requisition process, explored partnerships with local nonprofits, and supported the planning of the groundbreaking ceremony. She also contributed to the early stages of the Fitzpatrick-Prattville redevelopment by creating visual presentations for stakeholders and attending community meetings.
Description-2nd Column: The project aims to replace 198 aging public housing units and expand subsidized housing. Additionally, she conducted market comps by visiting buildings across Boston to understand pricing, amenities, and market positioning. Martina worked closely with the company’s president and vice president, sharpening her skills in Pro Forma analysis while gaining valuable insights into public-private collaboration. She also strengthened her interpersonal and communication skills by coordinating with team members and partners, as well as attending industry events. Originally from Argentina and currently a student-athlete at Boston College, Martina hopes to build a career in real estate that meaningfully improves people’s lives.
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Kathleen-Grady

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Title: MCAS '27
Quote: Kathleen’s work at the Boston Planning Department provided her insight into the collaboration between community engagement, data analytics, and planning policy. Through her bike parking room audit, multifamily housing catalog, and community feedback coding framework, she helped translate neighborhood input into concrete tools for inclusive, data-driven planning.
Description-1st Column: Kathleen is a rising junior studying Economics with a minor in Finance and Hispanic Studies. This summer, Kathleen had the opportunity to intern with the Boston Planning Department's Comprehensive Planning team, collaborating with various departments, including Zoning Reform, Transportation, Development Review, Real Estate, and others. She led a Bike Parking Room Audit at several multifamily developments by scheduling site visits with developers, building managers, and architects, measuring bike room utilization, and documenting other uses of the space. Kathleen synthesized her findings into a presentation to inform upcoming guideline updates.
Description-2nd Column: She also compiled a catalog of more than 75 small-multifamily (6 to 14 unit) houses across Boston for a consultant to then create a developer guidebook. The catalog paired photos with quantitative data and qualitative observations and was presented to the Zoning Reform team. This project will ultimately help add subtle density to residential neighborhoods. Kathleen also spent time at community feedback events, engaging with residents to better understand their neighborhood goals. Paired with this experience, she created a qualitative coding framework in Excel to more efficiently visualize, understand, and implement community comments for the Squares and Streets initiative. Looking ahead, Kathleen is very excited to build on this experience as she continues to pursue her passion for real estate through community-driven work!
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Sofia-Hoyos

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Title: MCAS '26
Quote: Sofia’s work at POAH blended financial analysis with design collaboration, helping shape affordable housing projects from early concept to investment approval. Her contributions demonstrated both technical skill and a collaborative approach to development.
Description-1st Column: This summer, Sofia Hoyos interned at Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH), where she applied her analytical skills to support underwriting for rehabilitation, buy-and-hold, and new construction projects utilizing 4% and 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and Section 8 housing. She worked on real-world deal structures, helping to allocate funds and adjust project sizes to make developments financially feasible. Sofia played an active role in preparing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for new projects, conducting detailed research on target areas and meeting directly with architects to develop designs that were both cost-effective and responsive to community needs.
Description-2nd Column: She also gained valuable insight into how the investment committee evaluates and approves deals, observing the decision-making process from concept to approval. This combination of financial analysis, collaborative design work, and exposure to the deal approval process gave her a well-rounded understanding of affordable housing development. Looking ahead, Sofia plans to continue building her expertise at the intersection of real estate finance, design, and community impact, with the goal of creating equitable and sustainable housing solutions.
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Ashton-Kao

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Title: CSOM '27
Quote: During his internship at Connected Communities, Ashton helped link nonprofits to properties more efficiently, advancing the organization’s mission of empowering communities together. Through on-site conversations with tenants, he gained firsthand insight into what transforms housing from a luxury into a necessity—perspectives that will guide his future work in fostering stability, opportunity, and long-term success for residents.
Description-1st Column: Ashton interned at Connected Communities, a WinnCompanies non-profit and one of the nation’s largest housing-based resident services providers, to conduct community scans on new incoming properties. Tasked with using census data and neighborhood research to assess challenges facing communities, he soon realized the process could be made significantly more efficient. Teaching himself basic programming skills and leveraging AI, Ashton developed the “Community Scan Generator,” a tool that instantly produces a 1–2 page report with a neighborhood overview, demographics, potential issue areas, and local nonprofits offering on-site services. What once took hours now takes minutes, and the program is being implemented site-wide at Connected Communities, enabling community coordinators to better understand and serve thousands of residents.
Description-2nd Column: In addition to his data-driven work, Ashton applied his videography skills to produce a documentary featuring inaugural graduates of the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program, a five-year initiative that helps families receiving housing assistance increase earned income and build financial assets. By capturing and sharing tenant stories, he created a beacon of hope for others considering the program, highlighting its role in fostering stability, opportunity, and long-term success, core to Connected Communities’ mission of empowering communities together. Ashton’s perspective on relationships and compassion in the built environment has been forever changed, and he plans to apply this view globally, working in Southeast Asia to advance equality and opportunity through community-centered development in emerging economies.
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Sean-Martin

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Title: MCAS '26
Quote: Sean’s work at the Mayor’s Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion deepened his understanding of how cities can use space to support inclusive economic growth. He aims to continue applying this lens to support community ownership, equitable investment, and long-term neighborhood resilience.
Description-1st Column: Sean Martin interned with Boston’s Mayor’s Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion, where he authored a strategic report on how cities can use space to promote inclusive economic growth. His work began with examining how decades of discriminatory lending shaped disinvestment in Black neighborhoods and contributed to commercial disparities. He then analyzed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Boston’s commercial landscape, including rising office vacancies and shifting retail patterns across neighborhoods.Sean conducted interviews with 15 stakeholders and evaluated eight major initiatives, including SPACE Grants, ReStore Boston, and the upcoming Commercial Acquisition Assistance Program, to gain a deeper understanding of the city's response.
Description-2nd Column: Based on his findings, he recommended that the city expand its technical assistance program to deal with losses in public funding for equitable commercial development.His final report combined policy analysis, spatial data, and qualitative insights to show how place-based investment can foster business autonomy and long-term community wealth. Through this work, Sean strengthened his skills in urban policy analysis and strategic communication. He remains committed to learning more about the role of real estate in shaping inclusive and prosperous communities.
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Jacob-Naim

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Jacob’s work at Utile deepened his understanding of how urban planning and zoning policy can provide solutions to real-world crises. He aims to continue applying this perspective to support analytical, community-centered solutions through a legal lens.

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Jacob is a rising Senior studying economics and theology with a minor in German studies. This summer, while interning at Utile within the Urban Planning Department, he spent much of his time with a team consulting the City of South Portland, Maine on zoning solutions to sea-level rise. Using QGIS, FEMA floodmaps, an internal hydrodynamic model, and historical aerials, Jacob provided the team with granular research into the costs and benefits of flood resilient design at more than 300 particular addresses in the city.

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Jacob also compiled preliminary legal research to weigh the conformity, or lack thereof, of the suggested design changes on local zoning ordinances. Towards the end of his time at Utile, Jacob identified key locations within the affected area that best illustrated zoning conformity, helping the City of South Portland develop a public walking tour to showcase these examples. Through this work, Jacob strengthened his critical thinking, regulatory interpretation, and stakeholder communication skills—foundational tools he looks forward to building on in law school.

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Brendan-O'Hara

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Brendan’s work to connect with corporate organizations and optimize RTB’s operational and financial functions placed him at the intersection of operational strategy, finance, and nonprofit community development. Through his work, he honed his strategic and analytical skills and looks to bring them into his next role.

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Brendan interned at Rebuilding Together Boston (RTB) to research potential partner organizations to continue their work rebuilding low-income, single-family homes in the Boston area while also developing a 35th anniversary marketing strategy. Brendan also helped streamline RTB’s operational processes and internal functioning. He was tasked with reviewing and researching over 200 prospect companies in order to optimize their grant research processes and identify organizations that aligned with RTB’s mission.

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Brendan’s work began with a review of previous years' donors and grants awarded, as well as leading an effort to plan 35 events over the coming year to celebrate the organization’s 35th anniversary. He connected with leaders of corporate and non-corporate entities to discuss the potential of receiving grants and collaborating on rebuild days, using Salesforce and Excel to track potential grants. Brendan’s work culminated in a fully built-out, multi-layered Excel spreadsheet that included all grants that will be applied over the next year, a master list of organizations that don’t serve RTB’s mission, and a forecasted budget.

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Jessica-Osciak

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Through her work with Recover Boston and the Back2Work program at Newmarket BID, Jessica combined research, policy development, and direct engagement with community members to address the challenges of addiction and homelessness. These experiences not only gave her a deeper understanding of the human side of urban policy but also strengthened her interest in exploring how real estate, public resources, and community well-being intersect to shape cities and communities.

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Jessica is a rising junior majoring in Accounting with a minor in Faith, Peace, and Justice. At the Newmarket Business Improvement District (BID), Jessica contributed primarily to the Recover Boston initiative, a proposal aimed at ending the open-air drug market, expanding treatment options, and improving the overall quality of life in Boston. Her work involved researching comparable models implemented both locally and nationally and helping to develop a comprehensive proposal that was presented at the first Recover Boston meeting to a diverse group of stakeholders, including public health officials, Boston Medical Center staff, business leaders, and city and state government representatives.At the second meeting, Jessica presented her own research and visual presentation on Haven for Hope, a nationally recognized homelessness campus model. Beyond Recover Boston, she and a fellow Boston College intern developed a proposal to reopen the City of Boston’s Engagement Center on an appointment-only basis to restore critical resources to the community while ensuring safety and efficiency.

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This proposal was presented to the City of Boston’s Director and Deputy Director of Public Health. In addition, Jessica also supported Newmarket’s Back2Work program, which employs homeless and addiction-challenged individuals mainly from the “Mass and Cass” area to provide street beautification services. She assisted with daily operational needs and payroll, while also spending one-on-one time with program participants to gain a deeper understanding of their experiences and challenges. In the future, Jessica hopes to continue pursuing opportunities that allow her to merge her interest in business with her passion for social justice and social responsibility.

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Abigail-Rapuano

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Title: MCAS '26
Quote: Abby’s work across a diverse range of teams within the Planning Department involved participation in field research, qualitative analysis, and collaboration. Through a combination of learning and doing, she sharpened her understanding of the intersection of public policy, environmental initiatives, and community engagement.
Description-1st Column: Abby is a rising senior studying Environmental Studies, concentrating on climate change, societal adaptation, and environmental policy. Abby interned at the City of Boston’s Planning Department as a member of the Comprehensive Planning Team. Much of her work focused on advancing the Squares and Streets initiative, aimed at strengthening affordable housing, green space, small businesses, and the arts in transit-oriented main streets and neighborhoods. She collaborated with urban planners to develop a qualitative coding framework to synthesize community engagement data to incorporate residents’ feedback in the development of zoning amendments.
Description-2nd Column: In addition, she performed an audit of bike parking rooms in multifamily developments across Boston, with the intention of using this research to inform potential updates to Boston’s Bike Parking Guidelines. Using a combination of in-person site visits, data analysis, and qualitative observations from building management, she ultimately created a presentation of the research, providing recommendations for next steps. The third main project she worked on was the creation of a Small Multifamily Precedent Catalogue, which compiled information from 75 6-14 unit homes across Boston, and will be included in the Small Multifamily Guidebook for consultants and urban designers. Looking forward, Abby is hoping to combine her passion for protecting the natural environment with her commitment to enhancing the built environment, and is grateful for her time with the Planning Department for helping her understand the nuances of this intersection.
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Rylee-Rayball

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Title: CSOM '26
Quote: Rylee’s summer at Allston Brighton Community Development Corporation immersed her in the planning, financing, and implementing affordable housing projects. From preparing redevelopment proposals to engaging with industry leaders and community partners, she strengthened her ability to merge technical analysis with a mission-driven approach to development.
Description-1st Column: Rylee is a rising senior majoring in Operations Management with a minor in Managing for Social Impact and the Public Good. Rylee interned at Allston Brighton Community Development Corporation (ABCDC), where she contributed to different phases of developing affordable housing projects. Throughout the summer, she helped draft Article 85 documentation for the redevelopment of a church property into elderly affordable housing, assembled redevelopment proposals with site plans and pro formas, and prepared financial materials such as itemized construction budgets and replacement reserve schedules.Rylee also engaged in broader organizational and industry-wide learning.
Description-2nd Column: She joined ABCDC staff on visits and at events, including a tour of the Fraunhofer Center to learn about prefabricated exterior wall insulation systems, a sustainable housing education session hosted by New Ecology, and the CHAPA Annual Dinner, which brought together housing leaders and advocates across Massachusetts. She also participated in a volunteer planting day at Hano Homes and joined the ABCDC team in celebrating a $1.5 million tax credit award during a ceremony led by Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll.Additionally, Rylee conducted sound testing at one of ABCDC’s properties to measure the insulation impact of exterior wrapping from Deep Energy Retrofits. She looks forward to applying her experience at ABCDC to a future career in real estate development with a focus on community impact and sustainability.
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James-Schumacher

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James’s work at the Mayor’s Office placed him at the intersection of public service, event management, and urban development. By promoting inclusive cultural programming and fostering community partnerships, he strengthened his ability to connect civic engagement with economic opportunity.

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James is a rising junior majoring in International Studies and minoring in Finance. This summer, James interned at the Boston Mayor’s Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion, working within the Department of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment. In this role, he contributed to the city’s efforts to promote Boston as a vibrant destination for residents and visitors alike. His work focused on supporting high-profile public events, enhancing marketing strategies, and developing materials to highlight Boston’s cultural offerings. James played a key role in drafting engaging event descriptions, creating promotional content, and coordinating with community partners to ensure inclusive participation in city-sponsored celebrations.

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Beyond event promotion, James researched ways to strengthen Boston’s tourism economy by improving accessibility and fostering connections between local businesses, cultural institutions, and city initiatives. He collaborated with colleagues on projects that integrated economic opportunity goals into public programming, ensuring that events not only entertained but also contributed to the city’s broader mission of equity and inclusion. Through his internship, James gained valuable insight into how municipal government leverages tourism and cultural programming to stimulate economic growth, strengthen community ties, and showcase the city’s diversity. His experience deepened his understanding of public service, event management, and the role of creative engagement in urban development.

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Ousman-Sise

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Quote: Ousman’s work to expand waterfront access for Roxbury and Dorchester residents at The American City Coalition placed him at the intersection of urban planning, community advocacy, and equitable development. By attending public meetings and contributing to policy comment letters, he strengthened his ability to engage diverse stakeholders and elevate underrepresented voices in the development process.
Description-1st Column: Ousman is a rising junior studying Economics. Ousman interned at The American City Coalition, where he focused on increasing equitable access to Boston’s waterfront for residents of Roxbury and Dorchester—neighborhoods historically excluded from waterfront planning and development. His work involved researching barriers to public access, mapping underutilized spaces, and supporting strategies that connect inland communities to the city’s coastal resources. In addition, Ousman attended public city meetings on upcoming real estate development, gaining firsthand insight into the planning process and the ways in which community voices are included—or overlooked—in major decisions.
Description-2nd Column: He also contributed to the drafting of public comment letters to city agencies, advocating for development that centers on community needs and prevents displacement. Through this experience, Ousman deepened his understanding of how urban planning, community engagement, and equity intersect. Looking ahead, he is interested in pursuing work at the intersection of housing, public space, and environmental justice, with the goal of shaping cities that serve everyone.
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Konner-Smith

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Quote: Konner is a rising junior majoring in Finance and Marketing. Konner's work to provide a comprehensive portfolio review at R4 Capital allowed him to gain a deeper understanding of the financing of affordable housing through the use of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit. Through working closely with the underwriting team, he was able to recognize the importance of the private and public partnership that the tax credit promotes.
Description-1st Column: Konner interned at R4 Capital to conduct a full portfolio review of all debt and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity deals that had recently stabilized in 2024. As a part of this review, Konner utilized Excel to inflate and trend up historical property income statement data to its present value, comparing it to the data of the most recent 2024 audited income statement. Konner was then tasked with modeling, identifying, and reporting expense abnormalities to the risk management and underwriting team, helping to monitor the performance of the portfolio’s rehab and new construction credit underwritten deals.
Description-2nd Column: In addition, Konner assisted the dispositions team, analyzing and sorting information obtained from Limited Partnership Agreement (LPA) documents into a larger model that will be used to find the total value of the limited partner’s stake in each deal. He became well-versed in the legal jargon of the agreements, gaining an understanding of a variety of fees, sale rights, right of first refusal conditions, and both the cash and sale waterfall. By the end of the program, Konner was able to leverage the R4 network to gain exposure to not only the teams he worked on but also development, acquisitions, and fund and asset management.
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Jack-Sullivan

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First Name: Jack
Last Name: Sullivan
Title: MCAS '26
Quote: Jack’s work at Shawmut on the Business Development team exposed him to the role relationships and reputation play in commercial construction and development. By analyzing Article 80 filings and supporting pursuit efforts on P3s and MSBA-funded schools, he developed an understanding of the business side of building—and the collaboration required to make it happen.
Description-1st Column: Jack worked on the Business Development team at Shawmut Design and Construction, where he gained exposure to the process of securing large-scale construction projects in Boston. Over the summer, he scanned Article 80 filings and development pipelines to identify potential and upcoming projects, and gained knowledge of how real estate, politics, and community engagement intersect in the pre-construction process. He contributed to proposal work on public-private partnerships (P3s), including MSBA-funded school projects.
Description-2nd Column: Jack saw firsthand how Shawmut’s strong reputation in the education sector and emphasis on client relationships translate into long-term opportunities. Working closely with the BD team and members across every role, Jack learned how trust, reputation, and timing all play a central role in the early stages of development. His experience analyzing both public and private sector opportunities left him with a deeper appreciation for the complexity of the built environment and the strategic decisions that happen before a project breaks ground.
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Tor-Svendsen

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First Name: Tor
Last Name: Svendsen
Title: MCAS '27
Quote: Tor’s work in financial analysis at the Boston Housing Authority supported a shift towards a more dynamic capital planning process, highlighting inefficiencies and areas for improvement. In doing so, he further realized his passion for data analysis to promote social equity.
Description-1st Column: Tor is a rising junior studying Economics. This summer Tor interned at the Boston Housing Authority in the Real Estate Development department. Tor worked towards a redesign of the BHA’s capital planning process, inspecting current mechanisms and ways to improve efficiency. Using his skills in financial analysis, he examined and refined BHA capital expense data, finding broader trends in categorical spending at the agency. He also conducted analysis on a site-by-site basis, revealing specific development inefficiencies to be improved upon. Tor’s work supported a broader initiative of shifting to more proactive and equitable capital planning at the agency, ensuring positive responses to resident needs.
Description-2nd Column: Concurrently, Tor also worked towards the conversion of multiple BHA developments to Section 8 project-based vouchers, preparing necessary HUD documents and investigating their feasibility. These conversions will enable an improvement of the sites and a higher quality of living experience. Having visited numerous sites where he interacted with residents, Tor gained a deeper understanding of development deficiencies and resident needs. Throughout the summer, Tor came to recognize the transformative power of affordable development and its potential to revitalize communities. He intends to carry these values of equitable commitment forward in his career.
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Lauren-Woodworth

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First Name: Lauren
Last Name: Woodworth
Title: Lynch '26
Quote: Lauren’s work at the Newmarket BID enabled her to integrate her marketing skills with advocacy efforts supporting low-income communities along the Fairmount Indigo Corridor. She gained valuable insight into creative project work and a deeper understanding of the tangible impact local initiatives have in Boston.
Description-1st Column: Lauren interned at the Newmarket Business Improvement District (BID), where she gained valuable, hands-on experience in marketing and community engagement. Her primary project for the summer involved designing and launching the Fairmount Indigo Transit Coalition (FITC) website, an advocacy platform dedicated to promoting equitable, reliable, and accessible public transportation along Boston’s Fairmount Indigo Corridor. In addition to this project, Lauren managed the BID’s social media accounts, capturing and sharing photos that showcased the organization’s work and impact, while developing content strategies that strengthened both the nonprofit’s online presence and her own marketing skills.
Description-2nd Column: She also collaborated with a fellow Boston College intern to design 18 banners that will be displayed throughout the Newmarket area, highlighting local businesses and fostering community pride. Furthermore, Lauren worked with members of Newmarket BID’s Back2Work program, organizing documents for a license reinstatement request. Through one-on-one interactions, she gained a deeper understanding of their personal journeys toward recovery and the vital role the program plays in supporting them. Through this internship, Lauren not only expanded her technical and creative skills but also developed a greater appreciation for community-centered work. This experience reinforced her passion and commitment to applying her skills toward work that makes a meaningful, positive impact.
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Hayden-Yau

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First Name: Hayden
Last Name: Yau
Title: CSOM '28
Quote: Hayden’s work at the Mayor’s Office of Housing placed him at the crossroads of affordable housing finance and public education. By building digital tools and educational resources that educated individuals on city housing policies and initiatives, he helped make critical housing programs more accessible to Boston residents.
Description-1st Column: Hayden is a rising sophomore studying Finance and Economics. Hayden interned at the Mayor’s Office of Housing, where he developed digital tools and educational resources to help Boston residents navigate the city’s affordable housing landscape. His work centered on improving access to deed-restricted housing and down payment assistance by translating technical policy terms into plain, actionable language. He designed interactive financial calculators that will help both homebuyers and homeowners assess affordability, understand their financial standing, and evaluate eligibility for city-funded loan and grant programs. Hayden also synthesized key housing initiatives into client-facing guides and developed a new digital journey map for the city’s website, making city offerings easier for residents to navigate.
Description-2nd Column: To inform his work, he conducted user research and collaborated across legal, policy, and outreach teams to streamline both internal workflows and the resident-facing homebuyer experience. His final deliverables reduced friction in the city’s engagement efforts and equipped residents with tools to make more informed decisions about homeownership. Through this experience, Hayden gained insight into how thoughtful information design, public education, and cross-sector collaboration can expand access to stable housing, particularly for first-time homebuyers.
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Solace-Yee

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First Name: Solace
Last Name: Yee
Title: CSON '27
Quote: At The American City Coalition, Solace worked to uplift the Roxbury community. She worked on initiatives that increased cash flow among residents and created access to blue and green spaces, resulting in positive physical and mental health outcomes.
Description-1st Column: Solace is a junior studying Global Public Health and History. Solace worked on two initiatives within The American City Coalition (TACC). Primarily, she helped organize open-air markets located in the heart of Nubian Square that provided local entrepreneurs with a space to sell their goods free of charge. Solace assisted with the communication between TACC and vendors, advertising tactics, and the creation of efficient feedback loops for vendors and consumers. Through this project, Solace helped vendors earn $3,300 in combined revenues, ultimately increasing cash flow within the Roxbury community.
Description-2nd Column: The second project in which Solace participated was Waterways. Through this initiative, Solace helped provide free waterfront activities to Roxbury residents, recognizing the physical and mental health benefits of spending time in blue space. Solace optimized outings such as sailing and kayaking trips, organized the distribution of amenities and coordinating logistics. Solace’s time at The American City Coalition reaffirmed her passion for aiding underinvested communities. In her future endeavors, Solace will continue to work towards promoting equal access to spatial amenities, including economically vibrant downtown districts and waterfront areas.
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Yanna-Zervas

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Yanna

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CSOM '27

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At the Hideo Sasaki Foundation, Yanna evaluated the Research Pillar by analyzing program data and gathering insights from past projects and grantees. Her findings offered the Board a clearer understanding of the program’s impact and opportunities to increase its effectiveness.

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Yanna is a rising sophomore majoring in Finance and Accounting. Yanna interned at the Hideo Sasaki Foundation to evaluate the organization’s research pillar and help to strengthen its impact. She was tasked with determining how foundation resources, such as funding and staff time, translated into tangible community benefits, and how these outcomes could be improved. Yanna’s evaluation began with researching past grantees and projects to understand their benefits to the community. She then worked on compiling and analyzing program data, including grant amounts, hours contributed by staff, and reported project results.

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She also conducted interviews with past board members and grantees to gather qualitative insights on the program’s effectiveness and challenges. By the end of the summer, she produced a detailed spreadsheet and an accompanying infographic that synthesized her findings in a way that was both data-rich and accessible for decision-makers. These deliverables were created to help the Board of Directors make informed, strategic choices. In the future she hopes to continue pursuing high-impact work that combines problem-solving with a commitment to creating meaningful change in the community.

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