Paulo A. de Barros

Paulo A. De Barros serves as the Director of the Teen Center at St. Peter's with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Boston since May 2001, overseeing an after-school program that annually serves 500 youth, focusing on academic enrichment, sports, and college preparation. With a background in social work, Paulo provided case management and support services to Cape Verdean youth and families in Boston. Experience includes coaching boys' and girls' varsity soccer teams at Boston Public Schools, achieving multiple championships, and serving as a bilingual ESL and math teacher. Additionally, Paulo worked as a Youth Coordinator at the Boston Center for Youth and Families, developing initiatives to engage at-risk youth. Educational qualifications include a Master of Business Administration from Endicott College, a Human Services Management certification from Suffolk University, and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Criminology from Bridgewater State University.