Our Mission

The Bridge to
Professional Success.

CareerLabs is an initiative of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, providing the coaching, mentorship, and opportunities necessary for alumni to reach life-sustaining careers.

BGCB Alumni Community

Our Team

Uniform support from Visionary Leaders.

Hamza Abdul
Board Director

Hamza Abdul

A Blue Hill Club alumnus and visionary leader empowering young professionals through strategic career planning and systemic change.

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Dana Smith
Leadership Team

Dana Smith

Focused on social justice and the opportunity divide, Dana supports alumni in pursuing their highest career ambitions.

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Jaylen Hassell
Career Coach & Social Worker

Jaylen Hassell

Jordan Club alumna and licensed social worker providing holistic 360-degree support for CareerLabs fellows.

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The Success Ecosystem

CareerLabs
Alumni Board

Amar “Mill” Register

Amar “Mill” Register

Asset Management Analyst

Blue Hill Club

"Alumni are some of the strongest advocates for the Club because they are living proof of its impact. By staying active, I help show current members what is possible."

Board Member
Esther Despage

Esther Despage

Cybersecurity Professional

Blue Hill Boys & Girls Club

"The impact of BGCB extends far beyond childhood, creating lasting relationships, shaping identity, and inspiring alumni to give back."

Board Member
Nalany Guerrier

Nalany Guerrier

Digital Marketing Specialist

Blue Hill Club

"The Club is not just a space for youth. It is a foundation for lifelong relationships, community, and growth."

Board Member
Marina Christmas

Marina Christmas

Office Director

Jordan Boys & Girls Club

"Staying involved as an alum allows me to show young people that their connection to the Club does not have to end after graduation."

Board Member
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Tiffany Williams

Entrepreneur & Assistant

Orchard Gardens Club

"Staying involved as an alum is deeply meaningful because it allows me to pour back into the same community that poured into me."

Board Member
Aaliyah Yarde

Aaliyah Yarde

RTW Employment Specialist

Yawkey Club of Roxbury

"Supporting fellow alumni shows teens the lasting power of the Club and reminds them that they are supported for as long as they need that community."

Board Member
Alan Rosa

Alan Rosa

Career Exploration Specialist

Yawkey Club of Roxbury

"Staying involved as an alum gives me the opportunity to give back as a mentor and support the next generation."

Board Member
Shawn’Tay Burton

Shawn’Tay Burton

Workforce Associate

Blue Hill Boys & Girls Club

"I am committed to helping other alumni navigate their own journeys forward, just as I was supported by the Club community."

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Our Approach

Bridging potential
with opportunity.

CareerLabs was born from the understanding that the support a club provides doesn't end at age 18.

We provide the coaching and mentorship necessary to turn potential into professional success, ensuring young adults in Boston and Chelsea have access to high-growth industries.

Our Mentorship Approach