Welcome our Spring 2024 Team!
Join us in welcoming our Spring 2024 team from the University of Massachusetts Boston, and Northeastern University & Simmons University.
Olivia Toscano, Community Organizer Co-op
Bendu David, Communications Intern
Ava McConnell, Public Health Intern
Lauren Addivinola, Development & Member Engagement Intern
Lily Scheipers, Development & Member Engagement Intern
Kamila Abreu, Communications Intern
Olivia Toscano (she/her) is a 3rd year northeastern student majoring in Politics, Philosophy and Economics with a concentration in Environmental and Energy Policy and a minor in Sociology. Olivia is an active member of the Northeastern women’s club hockey team, and a dedicated citizen of the city of Boston. Olivia joined EVKids in 2022 where she tutored in the Roxbury community for 3 academic terms. Her interdisciplinary studies have given her a wide range of lenses to analyze intersectional feminism. As the MassNOW co-op she is excited to use these tools to emphasize equality and well being for women in the Massachusetts legislature. olivia@massnow.org
Bendu David (she/her) is a Psychology & Women’s Gender and Sexuality double major with a minor in Political Science. She learned about Mass NOW through her senior Feminist Research Seminar. She has an affinity for community and is eager to expand Mass NOW’s reach and be an instrumental part of its action as a Communications Intern. Bendu has also previously worked with the MassCultural Council.
Ava McConnell (she/her) is a senior Public Health student at Simmons University with a minor in Healthcare Management. Ava first learned about Mass NOW through her Public Health seminar course this past Fall. She is currently working on the State of Menstrual Access Survey with Mass NOW. She is excited to build her knowledge of menstrual equity and help advocate for individuals who experience menstrual poverty. Apart from interning with Mass NOW, she works part-time at an assisting living home in Rhode Island. She also has volunteered with the Boston/Providence VA healthcare systems.
Lauren Addivinola (she/her) is a senior at the University of Massachusetts Boston, where she is studying Women’s Gender and Sexuality with a minor in Political Science. Lauren’s educational and personal background help her advocate for reproductive justice, LGBTQ+ and economic equality, racial justice and ending gender-based violence. As a Development Intern, Lauren will use her guest experience skills to maintain and create new relationships that will further expand MassNOW’s goal to advance the rights of women and girls in Massachusetts.
Lily Scheipers (she/her) Hi, I’m Lily, a senior communications major with a minor in Gender Studies at UMass Boston. Currently, I’m serving as a Development and Member Engagement Intern at NOW, and I’m thrilled to gain hands-on experience in understanding the workings of this important organization. Beyond my professional and academic career, I enjoy playing the guitar and cooking vegetarian meals with my friends.
Kamila Abreu (she/her) is a senior Public Health student at Simmons University. Kamila learned about Mass Now through her senior seminar in the fall. She is working with Mass NOW as a Communications Intern. She is excited to learn more about community outreach and advocacy.