Cindy was born in Boston and she grew up in the Greater Boston Area. In 2022, she earned a B.A. in political science and Chinese language and culture from Beloit College. While she believes the Midwest is underrated, she has since returned to Massachusetts. Cindy joined Steppingstone as an Admissions Assistant in 2023. As a first-generation college graduate, she values the opportunity to work with Scholars and support them in achieving their academic goals.

Khadeejah Clemons is a proud Bostonian, born and raised in Dorchester. She has a passion for connecting people with opportunities and academic excellence. Khadeejah joined Steppingstone in 2024. Previously, she taught English in the U.S. and abroad and also worked in the financial services industry. Khadeejah obtained her BBA in International Business from Howard University and is an alumna of Boston Latin School. She brings extensive experience in education, marketing, analytics and youth mentorship. During her free time, she loves dancing, camping, biking, playing Sudoku, watching thriller movies, and finding local neighborhood hidden gems.

Eddy recently joined Steppingstone in 2024 as an Admissions Assistant. Eddy grew up in Westchester, New York, and attended Colgate University – graduating in 2024 with a major in political science. Prior to joining Steppingstone, Eddy interned at Colgate’s Office of Admissions and has experience as an AmeriCorps fellow. He is excited to make Boston his home and is passionate about addressing educational inequity. Outside of work, Eddy enjoys exercising, baking, reading and spending quality time with his friends and family.

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