Jonathan has been a resident of Lexington for over 20 years and is a parent of three children who have attended Lexington Public Schools. He is a member of the Lexington Catholic Community, Lexington Town Meeting member representing Precinct 2, board member of the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington, and former Lexington Youth Soccer coach.

Linda is a Dean at Lexington High School. Previously she worked for Lexington Public School as an Evaluation Team Supervisor. She is in her ninth year working in Lexington Public Schools. Prior to working in LPS she worked at the LABBB Collaborative from 2002 to 2015. She has worked in the field of special education for over 18 years.

Miriam Adams is a Clinical Social Worker who has provided psychotherapy to youth, adults, couples, and families in her Lexington private practice since 2006. She also practices in Brookline, where she provides psychotherapy and is a Clinical Supervisor with Boston Behavioral Medicine. Her clinical specialties include Anxiety, Stress Management, OCD, and pregnancy and postpartum mental health. She and her husband raised their three children in Lexington, where they attended the Lexington Public Schools. Through her clinical practice and involvement in the community, Miriam has seen first hand the stressors and mental health challenges facing the youth and parents of Lexington. She is glad to be a part of YCC’s efforts to help.

Gunjan is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with a decade of experience in the counseling field, focusing on vocational counseling for individuals with disabilities. She is passionate about promoting mental health and overall well-being. She recently moved to Massachusetts and is enjoying exploring the beautiful New England outdoors with her family.

Connee is a Developmental Psychologist and Professor Emerita at Lesley University, where she was a faculty member for 20 years. Previously, she was a high school History teacher and Learning Disabilities Specialist. Currently, she sits on several non-profit Boards that support the healthy development of youth and families. She has lived in Lexington for 50 years. Both her children and grandchildren attended the Lexington Public Schools.