Executive Director and President

Rose Francois believes in the power of collective action to drive meaningful, lasting change in underserved communities. With over 15 years of leadership in education and nonprofit sectors, she strengthens systems to ensure equitable access to resources and opportunities. Rose brings expertise in operations, organizational change, and advocacy. As the former Executive Director of Enroot, a nonprofit supporting immigrant youth in Greater Boston, she led initiatives to empower students to thrive. A proud Haitian immigrant, she finds joy in mentoring immigrant youth at Somerville High School. Rose holds a Master’s degree in Intercultural Relations and is completing a PhD in Educational Studies focusing on Human Development and Learning at Lesley University. 

Program Manager

Kenzi Martin brings experience and passion to The Midas Collaborative. With a background in Cultural Anthropology and ongoing MBA studies, Kenzi addresses societal issues through innovative business practices. Her education provides insight into social, economic, and political systems within cultural contexts. Her diverse background includes US Navy IT service and HR experience. Kenzi enjoys volunteering, painting, and baking. ​Her dedication to social impact, strategic mindset, and collaborative approach make her an invaluable team asset.

Program Associate

Hunter (he/him) is a dedicated current student pursuing his Master of Education in Community Engagement from Merrimack College. Hailing from central Massachusetts, Hunter possesses a deep-rooted passion for queer education, acceptance, and identity development. ​His commitment to these areas stems from personal experiences and a desire to create positive change in society.​ This hands-on approach allows him to apply his knowledge in real-world settings, making a tangible impact on the lives of others.

Alex Melikan has over a decade of experience in real estate finance and asset management.​ He leads nationwide business development in affordable housing as Director for TCAM and MRI Real Estate Software. Alex has provided asset management services, supported transactions, and managed consulting engagements for affordable housing stakeholders. Previously, he was an Asset Management Associate at Boston Financial Investment Management and REIT Analyst at AEW Capital Management. Alex holds an MBA from Babson College, a dual graduate-level certificate in Real Estate Finance and Commercial Real Estate from Boston University, and a BS from UMass Dartmouth.

Emilio has three decades of community development experience and innovative thinking on structural change in New York, DC, and Boston. ​As CEO of Urban Edge, he leads efforts on affordable housing, economic justice, family wealth building, and anti-displacement counseling.​ He oversees neighborhood improvements and housing construction. Urban Edge maintains over 1,400 affordable rental homes, provides support services, and offers homeownership programs. It's located in Jackson Square, where Boston's Latin Quarter meets its historically Black neighborhood. Before joining Bridge Street Development Corporation, Emilio worked in philanthropy, supporting initiatives for Communities of Color and low-income urban residents. Born in Haiti and raised in New York City, he holds a JD from Iowa's College of Law.

Dan Matloff is a senior finance executive in the Boston biotech community, having served as consulting CFO for Cadena Bio, Jnana Therapeutics, Midori USA, Pandion Therapeutics, and Rheos Medicines; and VP Finance for Immunitas Therapeutics and Pyxis Therapeutics. Prior to consulting, Dan was CFO of TEM Capital, a private equity firm investing in renewable energy and materials; Inea International, a clean tech enterprise converting coal fly ash into high-quality cement; and 1366 Technologies, a solar tech start-up. Dan began his career at PWC, then served in roles of increasing responsibility at Thermo Fisher Scientific, Millennium Pharmaceuticals, and Hittite Microwave Corporation, a fabless semiconductor company. Dan is a CPA and holds a BS in Accountancy from Bentley University.

Anthonina is the Director of STASH and a HUD Certified Homeownership Advisor with Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance (MAHA) in Dorchester, Massachusetts. As a community activist for maternal and infant health, she aims to help families reach another goal – homeownership. Anthonina manages the First-Generation match savings program teaches the First Time Homebuyers, Homeowners Landlord, and Condo courses educating participants on tips that will allow them the necessary tools and insight to be successful in homeownership. She is a proud Boston native and fluent in Haitian Creole.

​As a seasoned financial educator and advocate, Michael has directly helped people build assets and avoid predatory practices.​ He owns Circle Taxes p/b TheEducated.com, conducting objective reviews on taxes, credit building, budgeting, loans, and bookkeeping for individuals and businesses. At fourteen, Michael started his first business, employing youth and stay-at-home parents. His entrepreneurial successes have enabled non-business-minded individuals to become fiscally responsible. As Chief Creative Officer of Massachusetts Jump$tart Coalition, he created the Massachusetts Financial Regatta, a sailing and personal finance competition for high schoolers. Michael has been an awarded financial educator and FDIC Money Smart Alliance member since 2008.

Rashmi Dyal-Chand is the Vice Provost for Academic and Faculty Administration, a Professor of Law, and an Affiliate Professor of Public Policy and Urban Affairs at Northeastern University. Her research and teaching focus on property law, poverty, economic development, and consumer law. She has published three books with Cambridge University Press. Prior to joining the legal academy, Rashmi served as an associate general counsel of The Community Builders, Inc., where she provided legal representation on all aspects of complex real estate and housing development transactions. Following law school, Rashmi served as a law clerk to the Hon. Warren J. Ferguson of the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, was a Public Interest Fellow at the law firm of Hall & Associates in Los Angeles, and practiced in the business department of the Boston law firm of Foley Hoag.

Richard Manuel has been an equity research analyst for 29 years, specializing in the analysis of companies in the Financial Sector.  He has worked in this capacity at Putnam Investments, Fidelity Investments and Columbia Threadneedle Investments. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), has his MBA from the University of California at Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, and his BA from Dartmouth College.