Michelle Perez

Michelle Perez, Executive Vice President, Operations, began working at BGCB in 1999. Prior to her current role, Michelle was Executive Director of the Gerald and Darlene Jordan Boys & Girls Club, in Chelsea, a position she held for eight years. Michelle joined the Jordan Club staff as the Club Social Worker in 1999 and was then promoted to Director of Operations. Under her leadership the Jordan Club has benefited from an array of innovative programs, expanded partnerships and increased involvement in the Chelsea community.

Michelle has worked as a clinical social worker in a variety of settings, serving both youth and families, including working at New York City’s Grand Street Settlement where she led the summer camp. She received her B.A. in Psychology and Elementary Education from Curry College and earned a Masters in Social Work from New York University. In May 2011, she completed the Certificate Program at Boston University’s Institute for Nonprofit Management and Leadership.