Our Team
Leocadia graduated from Regis College in 2020 with a B.S. in Biology. She's lived in Boston her entire life, specifically Dorchester. Leocadia is a former Steppingstone Scholar! Outside of work, Leocadia enjoys art, music, and spending time with her family and friends.
Leocadia DaSilva ’09
Academy Advisor
Leocadia graduated from Regis College in 2020 with a B.S. in Biology. She's lived in Boston her entire life, specifically Dorchester. Leocadia is a former Steppingstone Scholar! Outside of work, Le...
Tauryn first joined Steppingstone in 2011 as a Scholar, and commenced in 2012. Tauryn returned to Steppingstone as a High School Success Advisor in 2023. Being both a first-generation college student, and Steppingstone alum, she considers her work a full-circle moment, helping Scholars access opportunity and resources. She received her B.A. in Sociology, and Political Science, with a minor in Black Studies from Providence College. During her time at Providence College, she worked in a program designed for prospective students, helping out with various college-readiness workshops. Outside of work, Tauryn loves cooking, event planning, and traveling.
Tauryn King '12
High School Success Advisor
Tauryn first joined Steppingstone in 2011 as a Scholar, and commenced in 2012. Tauryn returned to Steppingstone as a High School Success Advisor in 2023. Being both a first-generation college student,
Kelly first joined Steppingstone in 2011 as a Scholar. As someone who spent a lot of time volunteering and helping the community, it was what inspired her to pursue her studies in Communications. She graduated from Boston University in 2023 and received her B.A. in Communications with a focus on Public Relations and a minor in Business. Outside of work, she loves traveling, reading, being in nature and spending time with friends and family.
Kelly Luo ’13
Communications Associate
Kelly first joined Steppingstone in 2011 as a Scholar. As someone who spent a lot of time volunteering and helping the community, it was what inspired her to pursue her studies in Communications...
Ailyn joined Steppingstone in 2023 and supports both the Admission and Academy teams in her role. She is a Steppingstone Alumna and first-generation college graduate, receiving her B.A. in Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from Stanford University. In her role, she looks forward to learning from and supporting the Steppingstone community throughout the first chapters of the Scholars Program journey.
Ailyn Rivera '09
Program Operations Coordinator
Ailyn joined Steppingstone in 2023 and supports both the Admission and Academy teams in her role. She is a Steppingstone Alumna and first-generation college graduate, receiving her B.A. in Feminist...
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