Chablee joined the Steppingstone team in 2023, as the Director of People and Culture.  Chablee has a Human Resources and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion background that spans over 15 years. Her industry experience and educational background from Cornell focuses on strategic growth of organizations and their employees, as well as creating an INclusive, and welcoming place to work and thrive. Chablee has worked in industries such as Medical Device, Aerospace & Defense, and K-12 Education, just to name a few.

Outside of work, you will find Chablee hanging out with her husband, kids, and 3 dogs, YES 3! She loves to travel, renovate her property, landscape, enjoy time with family and friends, and is actively involved in her community.

Kelly was first hired in 1990 as a consultant and joined the staff as Director of Development in 1992. After 18 years leading the development team, Kelly became president in 2010. Prior to Steppingstone, Kelly had worked in the development office at Dana Hall School and as the production editor of a trade magazine. She has a B.A. in English from Colby College and an M.A. in English from University College London. Originally from California, Kelly lives with her family in Boston’s South End.

Melodis Mejia was born in the Dominican Republic and earned a B.A. in Social Communication from Universidad Católica Santo Domingo. She joined Steppingstone in 2021 as Admin Coordinator, but has been involved with this beautiful family since 2019 when her daughter was nominated to be a Scholar. Her past work experience includes customer service, event coordination, management, and purchasing. Outside of work, Melodis enjoys being at home with her family, reading, hiking, volunteering, photography, and sharing traditions with her daughter and son.

Jennifer Sudol joined the Steppingstone team in 2023 as the Accounting Manager. Jennifer grew up in Illinois and graduated from Illinois Central College. Before joining Steppingstone, she lived in Arizona for most of her professional career specializing in construction accounting. She returned to Illinois in 2017 to be closer to her family. She is honored to contribute to the team and the work of Steppingstone.

Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys camping, reading and music. She also loves spending time with her husband and her family.

Kerry Tavernese joined Steppingstone in 2008 and has spent the entirety of her 20+ year career working in the non-profit finance field. She graduated from Bentley University with a B.S. in Accountancy and, as the first within her immediate family to graduate from college, feels fortunate that she can apply her business education and experience to support the work of Steppingstone. Kerry grew up in Lynn, Massachusetts and currently resides in Peabody with her family. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her children, getting outdoors, and staying physically active by teaching fitness classes.

Christina Watson joined the Steppingstone team in 2018. She serves as the first point of contact for all prospective employees at Steppingstone, and enjoys spreading the word about Steppingstone’s awesome job opportunities! Prior to Steppingstone, Christina attended UMass Amherst and graduated with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Sociology. Outside of work, you might find Christina traveling to the beach, enjoying live music, or diving into a new book. Reach out to Christina today for more information on beginning your career at Steppingstone!