Executive Leadership
Former Director, Bilingual and English Language Acquisition Programs, Cambridge Public Schools
Founder of the Amigos School, a K-8 dual-language immersion public school in Cambridge, MA
Former Faculty of Applied Linguistics, UMass Boston
EdD, Educational Leadership, UMass Boston
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Dr. Mary Cazabon
Dr. Cazabon’s commitment to educational equity is reflected in her work designing content-based English curricula for international students and developing programs focused on social inclusion and global citizenship at The Academy at Harvard Square (TAHS) and Educational Divide Reform (EDR). These programs are aimed at empowering students from marginalized communities by providing them with the language and cultural skills needed to succeed academically and professionally.
In addition to her work in schools, Dr. Cazabon has served as a senior research associate at WestEd, where she provided technical assistance and conducted research to improve outcomes for English learners. She has also directed national professional development programs for educators, ensuring that teachers are equipped with the tools and strategies needed to support diverse student populations. Her efforts to advance equity in education have earned her numerous awards and recognition for her outstanding contributions.
Dr. Cazabon’s lifelong dedication to bilingual and ESL education continues to inspire educators and students alike, as she works to ensure that all learners have the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their linguistic or cultural backgrounds.
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Dr. Jay Jinseop Jang
Dr. Jang’s expertise extends beyond educational equity, having developed multimedia learning materials for global business professionals and pioneered a foreign language acquisition model that integrates technology and accessibility. Under his leadership, The Academy at Harvard Square (TAHS) earned accreditation and has partnered with global clients, including Samsung and LG, to offer world- class training in business communication and language skills. His work exemplifies how education can be leveraged to create opportunities for professional growth while promoting inclusion and diversity.
In addition to his work with EDR, Dr. Jang directs the Korean Peninsula Project at UMass Boston’s Center for Peace and Development, focusing on international security and governance. A summa cum laude graduate of the Korea Military Academy, Dr. Jang holds an MBA/MPA from New York University and Harvard University. His commitment to advancing educational equity has earned him recognition as a 2024 Korea Global Leader.
Dr. Jang’s career reflects his belief that education is a powerful tool for social change, and he continues to work toward creating equitable learning environments that empower students from all backgrounds to achieve their full potential.
Advisory Board Members
Timothy Shaw, PhD
- Graduate Program Director, Dept. of Conflict Resolution, Human Security & Global Governance, UMass Boston
- PhD, Princeton University
Jinyoung Kang, PhD
- Director, Corporate Social Responsibility Program
- Assistant Professor, Mary Baldwin College
- PhD, University of Massachusetts Boston
Craig Murphy, PhD
- Margaret Ball Professor, International Relations, Wellesley College
- PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Jane Parpart, PhD
- Faculty Member, Dept. of Conflict Resolution, Human Security & Global Governance, UMass Boston
- PhD, Boston University
Winston Langley, PhD
- Former Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at UMass Boston
Keith Motley, PhD
- Former Chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Boston
- President/CEO, The Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts
Nam S. Lee, DPhil
- Assistant Professor, Faculty of Strategy and International Business, College of Business & Economics, Chung Ang University
- DPhil, Management Studies, Said Business School, University of Oxford
Linda Champion, Esq
- Assistant General Counsel-DIA, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- The democratic primary candidate for Suffolk County District Attorney in 2018
- Former Suffolk County Assistant District Attorney
- J.D., Suffolk Law School
Jonghyuk Ro, Esq
- Sr. Director, Lee International IP & Law Group
- LLM, Georgetown University Law Center
- MBA, New York University
Staff
Goeun Kwon
- General Director, The Academy at Harvard Square
- Program Director, Educational Divide Reform
- M.Ed in Curriculum and Teaching, Boston University
Sean Smeland
- B.S., Biology, Yale University
- M.A., International Relations, Columbia University
- MIT Researcher
Alice Cho
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B.A., Education & Psychology, Gordon College
Priscilla Yang
- East Asia Regional Director, Educational Divide Reform
Minji Lee
- M.S. Data Science, Northeastern University
- B.S. Computer Science, Bridgewater State University
Edwyn Song
- B.A., Computer Science, Boston University