COMMITTED EXECUTIVE STAFF

Mary Burke - Program Officer

Mary Burke brings extensive experience to her role as Program Officer at Operation ABLE. With over five years dedicated to enhancing job seekers' lives and supporting community education, Mary’s background in program management and career development is a tremendous asset. She previously served as Special Assistant to the President and CEO at Operation ABLE, excelling in administrative management, special projects, and human resources. As a Case Manager/Employment Specialist, she provided individualized support, assisting participants with job search strategies, resumes, and interview preparation.

Before joining Operation ABLE, Mary was a Career Coaching Advisor at MassHire North Shore Career Center, where she developed personalized career plans and guided customers through training. At LEAP for Education, she designed career-based lessons for students. Mary holds a Bachelor’s degree in Community Education from Salem State University and certifications in Youth Mental Health First Aid and Career Coaching Essentials. Her experience and passion for empowering underserved communities make her an invaluable asset to Operation ABLE.

Mark Gyurina - Finance & Program Specialist

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Mark has been an integral part of Operation ABLE since joining as Chief Program Officer in 2008. In his role, he contributes to the organization’s employment and training programs, ensuring they meet the needs of diverse populations. Mark's responsibilities extend to new program development and writing grant proposals that secure vital funding. His extensive background in workforce development, particularly in the Boston area, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Operation ABLE.

Mark's academic background includes Bachelor and Master of Science degrees from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. His commitment to service is further demonstrated by his three years as a Peace Corps volunteer in Thailand. This international experience, combined with over 20 years of workforce development expertise, enables Mark to bring a unique and effective approach to his work at Operation ABLE. His leadership and dedication are critical to the organization's mission of empowering individuals through comprehensive training and employment services.

DEDICATED EXPERTS: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Patty Ball

Program Manager,
Computer and Job Skills Refresher Class & ABLE Beginnings
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Patty is the Program Manager for ABLE's Computer Skills & Job Search Training Program, available to Boston residents as a result of a grant from the City of Boston’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)—Public Services. Patty has over 20 years’ experience in adult education, including teaching, training, workshop development/presentation, and consulting. Her experience includes technology trainings and support, online learning, online tools, learning management systems, help desk/technology support, technology classroom integration, data management/analysis and reporting, small business consulting, and career services/workplace education. She holds a Master’s of Education in Counseling from Cambridge College, a B.A. in Psychology from Framingham State University and a Certificate of Online Teaching from the Online Learning Consortium (formerly Sloan Consortium) specializing in online tools. She also has a Certificate in Entrepreneurial Training from UMASS Center for Enterprise Creation.

Marilyn Piket

Program Manager,
Medical Office and Skills2Work Training
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MISSION DRIVEN STAFF

Esmael Abdulkerim - IT Systems Engineer 617-542-4180 x140

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Cathy Coleman - ABLE Beginnings Program Instructor

Barbara Chervin - Senior Training Specialist, Skills2Work & Medical Office Training 617-542-4180

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Robert Timothy Crews - IT Tech Assistant

Claudine Guerrier - SNAP Outreach Coordinator, 617-542-4180 x135

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Claudine is involved in the Information Sessions Operation ABLE runs to introduce people to the agency’s services. There, she reminds participants that age is no barrier to ambition. She joined Operation ABLE after a career focused on health services. She had been a respiratory technician at Mount Sinai Medical Center and also worked at AIDS ACTION Boston, Lynn Community Health Center and Boston Medical Center. Claudine received her bachelor’s degree in human services from Springfield College and M.Ed. (concentration in counseling psychology) from Cambridge College.

Roderick L. Kersey - Case Manager/Internship Coordinator for Skills2Work and Medical Office Training Programs

Roderick works closely with students to provide “wraparound” support services to all skills training program participants – which includes internship agency recruitment and student placement coordination.

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Roderick recently completed a year as a Program Assistant & Case Manager for Operation ABLE’S Job Seekers 55+ (SCSEP) Program. He also completed 29 years of committed service as an Information Services Customer Service Manager and Student Conduct Board Advisor at Northeastern University. Roderick has an undergraduate degree in Public Administration from Indiana University. He also earned a Master of Science, a Leadership degree from Northeastern University in 2019.

William (Bill) Nadler - Sr. Training Specialist, Corporate Workforce Onsite & Offsite, 617-542-4180 x142

Bill is the Senior Training Specialist and Office Technology Administrator. Bill teaches Microsoft Office computer skills to students in many in-house training programs as well as performing corporate training for incumbent workers at various locations throughout the greater Boston area.

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A “natural” when it comes to teaching people how to use various computer software applications, Bill has a way of explaining highly complex topics in a number of ways to ensure that everyone “gets it.” In addition to possessing the qualities of an effective instructional leader, Bill has the ability to create a climate that demonstrates a commitment to success for all people. Bill holds a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from Northeastern University. His background in the electro-mechanical packaging group at MIT Draper Laboratory has served him well as technology administrator. While at Draper Laboratory he participated in the design verification testing of the Apollo Space Program Guidance & Navigation System and US Navy Poseidon Submarine Missile Guidance System.

Paul Piket - Skills Instructor

Jody Wheat - Program Admissions Assistant, 617-542-4180 x151

Remembering Our Dear Friend & Colleague

STEVE CURRIER
March 10, 1946 – February 8, 2021
Steve was our celebrated Job Developer for our Skills2Work & Medical Office Training programs. He was also the driver behind the resurgence and notable success of ABLE's Employer Advisor Committee.

Thank you Steve... we love you. We will miss you.

“It is not length of life, but depth of life.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Virtual tribute to Steve can be found here.

FOR JOBSEEKERS 55 and Up

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Deb Delman - Program Director - Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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Deborah joined Operation ABLE in March 2022. She works closely with career networks, employers, and Operation ABLE’s dynamic Regional SCSEP Managers to deliver work experience and job search training services to workers who are over 55 and unemployed throughout Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Suffolk counties in Massachusetts, as well as all of New Hampshire.

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Deb Delman, SCSEP Program Director at Operation ABLE

Donny Hampton - Senior Administrative Assistant, 617-542-4180

Senior Community Service Employment Program Staff

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* * This Senior Community Service Employment Program is funded by the US Department of Labor as an award totaling $5,958,297 including a MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs sub-grant. Grants are matched with $595,829 nonfederal support.

Operation ABLE SCSEP is an equal opportunity program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities, Video relay calls are welcome.