Our Team

Olu Adeosun, born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. Olu joined Steppingstone in September, 2021. Prior to joining Steppingstone, Olu worked for an educational nonprofit, First Book, and recently at American Constitution Society in Washington, D.C. Olu obtained his B.S. in Business Administration from Towson University.
Olu Adeosun
Advancement Systems and Data Manager
Olu Adeosun, born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. Olu joined Steppingstone in September, 2021. Prior to joining Steppingstone, Olu worked for an educational nonprofit, First Book, and recently at Ame...
Ashley joined Steppingstone in 2021 as Director of Communications, bringing years of experience in nonprofit and educational settings. Prior to joining Steppingstone, Ashley was most recently Director of Marketing and Communications at Wellan Montessori School, where she also mentored elementary and middle school students and coordinated initiatives toward equity and belonging. Ashley holds a B.A. in English and Graphic Design from Stonehill College. Outside of work, she enjoys nature walks, reading, dancing, and spending time with family in her home state of Rhode Island.
Ashley Calise
Director of Communications
Ashley joined Steppingstone in 2021 as Director of Communications, bringing years of experience in nonprofit and educational settings. Prior to joining Steppingstone, Ashley was most recently Direc...
Makeda first joined Steppingstone in 2008 as a Scholar and commenced in 2009. After she graduated from Harvard with a B.A. in 2019, she returned to Steppingstone as a High School Success Advisor for two years before she transitioned into her current role as the Manager of Alumni Relations. Outside of Steppingstone, Makeda loves gardening, tea, and collecting vinyls.
Makeda Daniel ’09
Manager of Alumni Relations
Makeda first joined Steppingstone in 2008 as a Scholar and commenced in 2009. After she graduated from Harvard with a B.A. in 2019, she returned to Steppingstone as a High School Success Advisor fo...
Audrey joined Steppingstone in 2022 as the Director of Annual Giving and Events. Originally from Philadelphia, PA, she attended Boston College and graduated with a B.A. in History and a minor in Hispanic Studies. She comes to Steppingstone from The Park School, where she worked in the Development Office for 4.5 years. Before starting work at Park, she volunteered with the Steppingstone Advancement office to assist with the annual Gala. When not working she coaches a Greater Boston Girls on the Run team, and loves to read, cook, and ski!
Audrey James
Director of Annual Giving and Events
Audrey joined Steppingstone in 2022 as the Director of Annual Giving and Events. Originally from Philadelphia, PA, she attended Boston College and graduated with a B.A. in History and a minor in Hi...
Caitlin joined Steppingstone in 2019. Prior to Steppingstone, Caitlin has held positions at various Boston organizations, including Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston and Big Brothers Big Sisters. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island and in her spare time she likes to travel, read, and play with her rescue puppy, Brady.
Caitlin Kenly
Director of Leadership Giving & Engagement
Caitlin joined Steppingstone in 2019. Prior to Steppingstone, Caitlin has held positions at various Boston organizations, including Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston and Big Brothers Big Sisters. She is...
Francesca joined Steppingstone in May 2022. Prior to Steppingstone, Francesca worked as a Family Engagement Coordinator and Site Director at Tenacity, a Youth Services Specialist with Youth Options Unlimited (YOU) Boston and as an AmeriCorps member with YouthBuild USA. Since graduating with a B.S. in Development Sociology from Cornell University in 2019, she has been passionate about supporting transformative educational programming for young people in her new home of Boston. Outside of work, you can find Francesca baking, trying new restaurants, spending time at the beach, riding her bike or watching documentaries.
Francesca Viazzoli
Advancement Associate
Francesca joined Steppingstone in May 2022. Prior to Steppingstone, Francesca worked as a Family Engagement Coordinator and Site Director at Tenacity, a Youth Services Specialist with Youth Options...
Kate Wood joined the Advancement team at Steppingstone in 2007 and has held several roles throughout her tenure. In 2017, Kate was promoted to the Chief Advancement Officer. Prior to joining Steppingstone, Kate was Vice President of National Development at Jumpstart, an early childhood education nonprofit, and she began her career in marketing at Fidelity Investments. Kate is a graduate of Union College. She lives outside of Boston with her husband, two children, and their bunny, Biscuit. When she’s not working, Kate can be found driving to and from soccer, hockey, lacrosse, and basketball games!
Kate Wood
Chief Advancement Officer
Kate Wood joined the Advancement team at Steppingstone in 2007 and has held several roles throughout her tenure. In 2017, Kate was promoted to the Chief Advancement Officer. Prior to joining...
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