Board of Directors

Christina Pardy, Board Member since 2023, President

Christina and her husband, Alex, recently moved from Back Bay to Jamaica Plain with their three daughters. They began their time at JWS with their oldest daughter starting in the Red Room in 2022. Christina founded Sh*t That I Knit, a popular knitwear brand in Boston and exited the business in 2024. Since then, she has been consulting for DTC brands, contracting for a high-end golf course developer, and pursuing her own content creation. Outside of work, the Pardys love to ski, play golf, make a mess with art projects, and hit the beach as a family!   ​​​​​​

Jon Terbell, Board Member since 2025, President Elect

Jon and his wife, Madelyn, live in the Back Bay with their three daughters, including one JWS alum and one Blue Room student. He is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner of FourBridge Partners and previously managed investments for the Babson College Endowment. He is also a devoted golfer. 

Sophia Popova, Board Member Since 2025, Treasurer

Sophia and her husband, Brad, live in the South End with their daughter (Green Room) and their son (JWS alum). Sophia is a technology investor at Summit Partners and Brad is an attorney at Proskauer Rose. They are college sweethearts who met at Yale, fell in love with New England’s seasons (even winter!), and have been growing roots in Boston for the last ten years.​  ​​​

Alex Jannotta Dodyk, Board Member Since 2026, Clerk

Alex and her husband, Marcus, live in the South End with their two children, a Red Room student and future JWS student. Alex has spent her career in finance and runs Investor Relations at Cove Hill Partners. She is a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Business School.  ​​

Perry Comenos, Board Member Since 2025

Perry and her husband, Chris, live in the South End with their two children. Their daughter has had a wonderful first two years at JWS and is now a proud Green Room student, and their son is a new Yellow Room student. Perry has spent her career in finance and works at an investment management firm in the Back Bay. She is a graduate of Georgetown University and Harvard Business School. Perry loves living in the city and giving back to the local community, including serving on the board of her local park in the South End.  ​​

Courtney Gay, Board Member since 2024

Courtney and her husband, Kyle, live in Beacon Hill with their four children: a proud JWS alum, a current Blue Room student, a Red Room student, and a future JWS student. Courtney has been an active member of the JWS community, serving as a class parent, co-chair of the Street Fair, and a member of the Spring Benefit planning committee.​ 

Professionally, Courtney built her career working at investment firms in Chicago and San Francisco before choosing to step away from the industry. Today, she enjoys being home full time with her girls and staying closely engaged with the JWS community.​ 

Chandni Kulkarni, Board Member Since 2026

Chandni Kulkarni is a financial planner at a national retail company, bringing a background in finance and psychology from St. John’s University to her work. She lives in Boston’s South End with her husband, Samarth, and their two children. Outside of work, she is an active participant in local community events with her family and enjoys traveling and spending quality time with family and friends. ​​

Stephanie Lapidus, Board Member since 2026

Stephanie and her husband, Eric, live in the South End with their daughter, a Yellow Room student.  Stephanie is an M&A lawyer at Ropes & Gray. She is a graduate of Tufts University and Georgetown University Law Center. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys playing tennis and exploring the city with her family.  ​​

Ben Levy, Board Member since 2017

Ben and his wife, Eden, live in the Back Bay. They have three children who were students at JWS from 2017-2025. Ben has spent his professional career in finance and joined the JWS Board in 2017.

Sara McCarthy, Board Member since 2026

Sara, Brad, Calvin (5 years), and Logan (1 year),  live in the South End. Calvin attended JWS for Green and Blue Rooms and is now happily starting his second year (SK) at Meadowbrook. They cannot wait for Logan to start in the Yellow Room. On the Board, Sara will be serving as the Community Chair, focusing on ways to keep the JWS community strong. 

Prior to staying home with her kids, Sara worked on the Admissions team at Shore Country Day School. Most days, you will find her ping-ponging between her children’s schools, walking around the neighborhood, or spending time in the local parks. She love to find time to read, exercise, and travel, including lots of time visiting her family around New England.  

Anna Noon, Board Member since 2022

Anna and her husband, Matt, live in the South End with their two children, a JWS Alum and a Blue Room student. Anna is a graduate of NYU and the Fordham University School of Law. Anna practiced law in the debt finance groups at Cahill Gordon in New York and Goodwin Procter in Boston; and has taken a step back to focus on her growing family. In her spare time, Anna likes to travel, eat delicious food, and see live music. ​​​​

George Schultz, Board Member since 2024

George and his wife Jessy live in the South End with their two children, a Red Room student and a kindergartener (and JWS alum!) at Park Street School. George is a Senior Analyst at an equity hedge fund based in Boston and has spent over ten years in the hedge fund industry. George received an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 2013 and a BA from Bowdoin College in 2005.​ 

Outside of family and work, George is an avid basketball player and world traveler (pre-kids!). He is an adjunct professor at Columbia Business School and co-teaches a class titled “Mental Models” during the fall semester. George remains committed to Bowdoin and serves on the 1794 Committee.​ ​​​

Eric Wolkoff, Board Member since 2019, President Emeritus

Eric and his wife Dara live in the South End with their two children, both JWS Alumni.  Eric is also a proud JWS alum.  He is a trial lawyer at Quinn Emanuel in Boston with a focus on general business and securities litigation. ​  

Grace Zakim, Board Member since 2021, President Emeritus

Grace is an executive recruiter with Isaacson, Miller, where she partners with universities, healthcare organizations, and nonprofits nationwide to recruit exceptional C-suite leaders. She has particular expertise in chief advancement and philanthropic leadership searches and is passionate about helping mission-driven organizations thrive. Grace and her husband, Josh, are the proud parents of two JWS alumni and have enjoyed being part of the JWS community for many years.   ​​