CSV Staff

  • David Alsdorf

    David serves as CSV’s Elementary Math Program manager and also supports outreach related to coding, robotics and computer science. He has an M.Ed in Early Childhood Education, an A.B. in Religion, and ten years of experience in education research (in makerspaces and play-based learning). He has been a teacher of children K–9 in public, private, and international schools. David is also a designer of educational manipulatives and a private tutor.

  • Analia Ivanier

    Analía Ivanier

    Analía is the director of CSV’s Upper School Programs. She joined CSV as a program coordinator for the NetPals and Learning Center programs in 2015. Analía earned a Licentiate in Education and a Master of Arts in Sociology and Education. She brings to CSV over twenty years of experience as an education researcher. Analía is the proud parent of two Cambridge Public School students.

  • Lovleen Judson

    Lovleen Judson

    Lovleen is CSV’s communications manager and an upper school program coordinator for the NetPals Program. She joined the CSV staff in 2019 as an upper school coordinator for both the Learning Center and NetPals program. Lovleen has a B.S. in Marketing and brings to CSV over fifteen years of experience in marketing and relationship management. Lovleen is also a parent to two Cambridge Public School students.

  • Sally Peterson

    Sally Peterson

    Sally is CSV’s elementary literacy program manager. She has a long history with CSV, having served as an elementary literacy volunteer and a member of the board of directors from 2011 to 2019. In addition to her M.Ed , Sally brings to her position a wide variety of experiences, including work as an early childhood educator, coordinator of family literacy services, and family liaison at the Capuano Early Childhood Center. Sally is also a parent two CPS alums.

  • Meg Ramsdell

    Meg Ramsdell

    CSV Executive Director Meg Ramsdell has been at CSV since 2016. She served as the director of NetPals and coordinated a Learning Center at two of Cambridge’s middle (upper) schools. Meg has a Master of Arts in Teaching English. She is a four-time Cambridge Public Schools parent who taught English and Social Studies at the middle and high school levels in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

  • Catalina Rojas

    Catalina is CSV’s director of high school programs and volunteer recruitment. She previously worked with us as an upper school coordinator and has extensive experience in multi-lingual program development and management. She is TESOL certified and has a Master of Arts in Teaching degree, specializing in elementary education.

  • Caroline Sabin

    Caroline is CSV’s upper school program coordinator. She joined the CSV team in 2024 as an upper school coordinator both the Learning Center and NetPals program. Previously, Caroline volunteeed in multiple CSV programs, including Reading Buddies, Learning Center and the Tutoring Center. Caroline is a veteran English teacher.

  • Raul Madera Torres

    Raul is CSV’s upper school program coordinator. He joined the CSV staff in 2024 as an upper school coordinator for both the Learning Center and NetPals program. Raul is a Cambridge Public Schools graduate, giving him a unique perspective and understanding of upper school students. With deep roots in the community, especially in academic support and youth development, Raul brings an insightful vision to his programs.

OUR BOARD

CSV’s volunteer board of directors meets monthly to oversee the development of policies and strategic plans for the organization. Our board members are CSV champions and volunteers who are committed to putting students’ needs first.

OUR STAFF

CSV’s full- and part-time professional staff members provide the screening, training, matching, coaching, and recognition of volunteers to make their contributions as effective as possible for student success. Staff is on-site in the Cambridge Public Schools to coordinate these volunteer-powered programs.

OUR BOARD

Anya Alexandra Bear, President
Minnie Mildwoff, Vice President
Susan Wellington, Treasurer
Linda Pursley, Secretary

Amir Abdolahi
Karen Andrade
Tony Clark Fabrice Clerphon
Tim Coleman
Jin Chen Cooper
Ricardo Maldonado Adrianna Matos-Nieves