UMass Boston

Cara Cogliano, Director, U-ACCESS, Urban & Off-Campus Support Services

Cara Cogliano

Department:
Urban & Off-Campus Support Services
Title:
Director, U-ACCESS
Director of Urban and Off-Campus Supports
Location:
Campus Center Floor 02 02402.02
Phone:

617.287.3190

Biography

Experienced equity focused leader, supervisor, and director with a demonstrated history of community organizing and grass roots work in marginalized communities. Commitment of over two decades of strength based work with individuals,  families and children from underprivileged communities to improve their lives.

Area of Expertise

Human Services

Child Welfare Systems

Workforce Development

Grassroots organizing

Advocacy & Policy

Degrees

Boston University - Bachelor of Science Early Childhood Education 1992

Brandeis University - Heller School of Social Policy & Welfare:  Masters of Management in Non-Profit Business/Human Services 1999

Additional Information

Board Member - MASSCAP Agency CAPIC, Chelsea
Children's Cabinet Member - Chelsea Public Schools
Executive Leadership Committee Member- Chelsea City Hall / City Manager 
Massachusetts Dept of Public Health - Certified Early Intervention Specialist
Massachusetts Dept of Children & Family Services (DCF) - Harbor Office Area Board Member