OUR TEAM

Tanveer Malik

Executive Director

Tanveer Malik is a community development and humanitarian leader with more than 20 years of experience working with United Nations agencies, USAID-funded programs, international and national NGOs, research organizations, and community-based initiatives across multiple countries. His work has focused on humanitarian assistance, refugee and immigrant support, community development, education, food security, social inclusion, and public engagement. He currently serves as Executive Director of the New Lynn Coalition, President of the United Nations CDC (Lynn) and UNESCO Club, and is a former Trustee of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Museum. In Lynn, he has helped lead efforts to expand food access, support affordable housing, strengthen adult education programs, promote interfaith dialogue, and build partnerships that empower working-class families and diverse communities. He is also a strong advocate for good governance, working collaboratively with elected officials, public agencies, community organizations, and residents to increase civic participation, strengthen accountability, and ensure community voices are included in public decision-making. His career reflects a long-standing commitment to building stronger communities through practical solutions, public engagement, and inclusive leadership

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Rosimara Sneed

Food aid Organizer

Emmanuel Kenga

Grocery Sorter/Driver

Aura Martinez

LCEP Outreach Specialist

Tish Mukala

President of New Lynn Coalition/Highlands Coalition Co-Chair

Tish Mukala works as a Family Nurse Practitioner who was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Tish arrived in the U.S. in 1993 to pursue her dream of getting her education. Tish got her GED from Operation Bootstrap, now known as Pathway. She would go on to receive her Associate’s Degree from Roxbury Community College. Tish then went on to Salem State University where she received her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. She would then attend the University of New Hampshire where she received her Masters of Science in Nursing. Along with her achievements and passion for nursing, Tish became more active in her community. In 2014, she joined the Highlands Coalition as a board member and would become co-chair of the Coalition in 2016. She would also join the American Refugee Council in 2015.

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Vacant Position

Vice President

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Laura Gallant

Treasurer

Laura has been working in Lynn for over 25 years. She is an attorney with Northeast Justice Center, which provides free legal help for low income people. Laura’s legal work includes housing, Social Security and other government assistance programs. She has been active with many local groups including the Lynn Health Task Force, the Lynn Community Health Center and the New Lynn Coalition. Her vision is a city where everyone has enough food and income, decent housing and an excellent education system so they are able to participate fully in the life of the community

Jonathon Feinberg

Clerk/Recording Secretary

Jonathon began working with the New Lynn Coalition as a volunteer and later as a researcher while studying community controlled development for a Master’s Degree from Tufts University in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning. Since moving to Lynn in 2011, he has been a member of Neighbor to Neighbor, the Highlands Coalition, and the North Shore Labor Council. Jonathon has also worked for Neighbor to Neighbor on the 2015-16 Raise Up Massachusetts campaign, and for IUE/CWA Local 201 as an internal organizer. He was honored to serve as the volunteer campaign director for Marven Hyppolite for Ward 5 City Council in the 2017 municipal elections, a campaign that lost by less than 100 votes but contributed to a rising progressive wave in local politics. Jonathon is a homeowner and landlord in Lynn, and is a musician with a Lynn-based rock and roll band with some regional acclaim. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Studies from Oberlin College, a Certificate in Environmental Policy from UMass Dartmouth, and a Masters of Arts in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning from Tufts University. He was also a fellow of the Jewish Organizing Institute and Network. Jonathon was hired by NLC as a part-time organizer in 2016 and promoted to Organizing Director in late 2017 and since 2023 working as Clerk/Recording Secretary

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Maria Carrasco

Member at large

Maria Carrasco a native born Dominican with a Bachelor Degree in Education from UAS and an Associate Degree from North Shore Community College with a Major in Drug and Alcohol Substance Abuse. In 2007 she became the first Latina ever elected to office in the city of Lynn. On September 2012 Maria was appointed by the Governor of Mass to be a Member of the Trustees of North Shore Community College. She is also a former president of the Lynn Hispanic Scholarship Fund where she held the position for more than 15 years. Currently, Maria is the Vice-president of Lynn Latino Leadership Coalition

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Nicole Peterson

Member at large

Bob Reynolds

Member At Large

I am proud to be a part of an organization that has campaigned for and supported the initiatives that seek to transform Lynn into a city that welcomes all new immigrants and improves the lives of all its residents.

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Jeff Crosby

Co-founder/Ex officio/Advisor

Former Executive Director/Co Founder Jeff has served as Executive Director of the New Lynn Coalition since he, Maria Carrasco, Pete Capano and others founded the organization in 2010. He worked at GE as a machinist and local union official for 33 years, including President. He was also President of the North Shore Labor Council until 2020. Building alliances with community groups of color was part of his focus during his labor organizing. Jeff learned the machinist trade at the old Boston Trade School, and has continued his education at the Harvard Trade Union Program and University of Massachusetts where he earned a Masters Degree in labor studies in 2010.

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Peter Capano

Founder

Peter Capano, a dedicated community leader and co-founder of the New Lynn Coalition, currently serving as the State Representative for the 11th Essex District, covering Nahant and a significant portion of Lynn. With a rich history of civic engagement, Peter Capano has been an influential figure in Lynn for many years. His commitment to the community is further evidenced by his active role in various key committees within the Massachusetts House of Representatives, including the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy, Joint Committee on Housing, Joint Committee on Public Service, and the Joint Committee on Transportation. As a passionate advocate for the well-being of Lynn's residents, Capano continues to contribute to the positive development of the region.Meet Peter Capano, a dedicated community leader and co-founder of the New Lynn Coalition, currently serving as the State Representative for the 11th Essex District, covering Nahant and a significant portion of Lynn. With a rich history of civic engagement, Peter Capano has been an influential figure in Lynn for many years. His commitment to the community is further evidenced by his active role in various key committees within the Massachusetts House of Representatives, including the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy, Joint Committee on Housing, Joint Committee on Public Service, and the Joint Committee on Transportation. As a passionate advocate for the well-being of Lynn's residents, Capano continues to contribute to the positive development of the region.

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Jeff Crosby

Founder

Jeff has served as Executive Director of the New Lynn Coalition since he, Maria Carrasco, Pete Capano and others founded the organization in 2010 and retired in 2023 . He worked at GE as a machinist and local union official for 33 years, including President. He was also President of the North Shore Labor Council until 2020. Building alliances with community groups of color was part of his focus during his labor organizing. Jeff learned the machinist trade at the old Boston Trade School, and has continued his education at the Harvard Trade Union Program and University of Massachusetts where he earned a Masters Degree in labor studies in 2010. He is committed to building a working class movement in Lynn to contend for policies and power to benefit working class communities. His wife Marjie is active in the Boston Teachers Union as a retiree and in multiple community groups in Lynn.

Maria Carrasco

Founder

Maria Carrasco a native born Dominican with a Bachelor Degree in Education from UAS and an Associate Degree from North Shore Community College with a Major in Drug and Alcohol Substance Abuse. In 2007 she became the first Latina ever elected to office in the city of Lynn. On September 2012 Maria was appointed by the Governor of Mass to be a Member of the Trustees of North Shore Community College. She is also a former president of the Lynn Hispanic Scholarship Fund where she held the position for more than 15 years. Currently, Maria is the Vice-president of Lynn Latino Leadership Coalition She became a member of the New Lynn Coalition in 2011 because she believes in New Lynn’s mission of addressing and confronting all the negative factors affecting the more vulnerable population of our city. The diversity of Lynn is amazing and a great place to have family where we all feel inclusive. However, we don't see our people of color reflected within employment throughout the city as well as local politics.