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Comp2Kids brings the advantages
of new information and communication tools to low-income
communities by providing home computers and training for
every student and teacher at selected middle schools.
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Management Team
Plinio Ayala became President and CEO of Per Scholas in November 2003. Previously, he was Vice President of Operations with oversight of all production, manufacturing and reconditioning operations. He graduated from Wesleyan University with a Bachelors Degree in American Studies. He previously served as Director of Program Operations at SOBRO, and before that as Chief Program Officer at Jobs for Youth (1988 - 1993).
Kenneth Walker is our Vice President of Strategic Partnerships & Marketing responsible for the management and coordination of our ACCESS, Comp2Kids and Comp2Seniors programs that provide home computers and training to families, children and seniors. He brings more than 20 years of sales, business development and marketing experience in the Information Technology industry, most recently with IBM Global Services. Ken is a native New Yorker and is a business graduate of Fordham University in the Bronx.
Dino Lianos, CPA, joined Per Scholas in 2002 as Controller and is now Chief Financial Officer overseeing all fiscal, auditing, and human resource activities. Mr. Lianos earned a Master of Business Administration degree from American Intercontinental University, and a Bachelor of Science with a double major in CPA Accounting and Finance from New York University, Leonard N. Stern School of Business. He has 16 years of financial and senior accounting experience in both corporate and nonprofit organizations such as Beth Israel Medical Center and St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center.
Steven Rodriguez joined Per Scholas in May 2008 as Vice President of Operations and manages all production, recycling and business relations operations. He is a graduate of Pace University with a BBA in Management and has a Masters of Science from Southern New Hampshire University in Community Economic Development. Between 2002 and 2008, he worked for the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corp, first as Director of the Bronx Empowerment Zone, and later as Director of NYC Business Solutions Center's Bronx office contracted by NYC Department of Small Business Services.
Linda Quinones-Lopez is our Vice President of Education & Training. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management and is a veteran in the employment and training area. She previously served as Director of Welfare Programs at SOBRO, and as Beacon Director for Aspira of New York, Inc. She has held several management positions at Jobs for Youth, Inc., including Program Director, and Director of Personnel and Administration.
Ivan Braun is our Director of Development, coordinating fund development and foundation relations. He earned a Master of Urban Planning at Hunter College and is a Certified Fund Raising Executive. Previously he was Director of Development at Binding Together, a nonprofit, social venture organization much like Per Scholas. He also has experience in recycling, having been Deputy Director of Recycling for the NYC Department of Sanitation.
Nadine Marcellus-Dalrymple is Director of Operations for the Miami Office where she is responsible for fund development and management of the ACCESS and Computer Training Programs in South Florida. She previously served as Vice President of Programs at Junior Achievement of New York and has over 10 years of experience in program development, marketing, and fundraising. She graduated from the State University of New York at Purchase College with a BA in Liberal Studies and obtained her Masters in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.
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