Meet the Team

PROGRAM ASSOCIATE
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Christian is a graduate of Stanford University and the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, where he received a BS in Biology and an MPH in Health and Social Behavior, respectively. Before joining The 84 Movement, he was a 12th grade AP math teacher in Austin, Texas. Christian believes that young people are society’s greatest asset for change, so he has made it his mission to provide spaces for them to grow as leaders and positively transform the world. In addition to his passion for substance use prevention, Christian enjoys distance running, playing the drums, and relaxing with his wife and pets.

SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER
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Ed has been working with The 84 Movement since 2019, but before that he was an Adult Advisor for an 84 Chapter!

Ed’s desire is to help youth find what they’re passionate about, and strengthen their voices to make an impact and change their communities. He works closely with The 84 Movement’s Statewide Leadership Team; developing their leadership skills and supporting their work across the state.

In his free time, Ed enjoys disc golfing, solving puzzles, and watching the Celtics.

PROGRAM MANAGER
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Candyce is an equity-driven educator with over a decade of non-profit and education sector experience. As a proven leader, she leverages her professional and personal experiences to build intentional networks focusing on continuous growth and impact. Candyce is passionate about youth development, identity exploration and is a mental health advocate who promotes self-love. She enjoys turning complex logistics into smooth systems with heart, clarity and equity lens. When she's not working, she enjoys watching crime dramas and documentaries, curating  poetry, and reading via her kindle!

PROGRAM MANAGER
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Julianna has a strong background in youth development and believes in the transformative power of youth-led initiatives. Through her work, she strives to be a dedicated advocate working alongside youth and their families. Prior to joining HRIA, Julianna earned an MSW from Boston College and a BA from Mount Holyoke College. Outside of work Julianna enjoys watching women's sports, reading, and getting outdoors.