Our Team.

The Boys' Room Team is on fire for the growth and development of your kids! We are rapidly growing to meet the needs of our program, so check back periodically to meet the new faces of the team and to learn more about your facilitators and support team!

If you're interested in becoming a part of The Boys' Room Team please reach out!

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Cindy McField-Asamoah

CEO & Founder

Cindy is a successful entrepreneur and mother whose personal experience growing up in Massachusetts as well as being a parent of two brown boys lit a fire in her to start this program. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work and a Real Estate broker License. Cindy has experience working as a social worker in schools as well as over 25 years of experience in Real Estate working with people.

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Alexander Coger-Bonet

Program Instructor

Alexander (Alex) began his education and grew up in south east Michigan with his mother, brother, and grandmother. His love of storytelling and informational sharing led him to his bachelors and eventual masters degree in International Communication from St. John’s University. Fun fact: Alex enjoys golf and skydiving.

Theodore Jaffe

Program Instructor

Theodore (Theo) grew up on a NY where he attended a Montessori school then to a boarding school in Middletown, DE. Theo graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Duke University while working as a Student Trainer and Research Assistant. He is passionate about closing the gap in social and racial inequities, which he hopes to achieve by empowering and inspiring children of color through The Boys’ Room. In his free time he loves watching and playing football and basketball (go Giants and Knicks), as well as singing, exploring nature, and exercising.

Alfred Woodward

Program Instructor

Alfred Woodward was born and raised in Flint, Michigan. In addition to Program Instructor, Alfred is also responsible for overall community engagement and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at a disability focused non-profit, Lime Connect. Prior to joining Lime Connect, Alfred worked as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion professional for Goldman Sachs supporting the recruitment, coaching, and program development for Black professionals and professionals with disabilities. Alfred also serves on the board of the Jaylen D. Berry Foundation bridging the gap for youth in Connecticut. Alfred received his Bachelor’s degree in International Business from Howard University and he is also a Beta Chapter initiate of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Nia Scott

Program Instructor & Book Club Facilitator

Our book club Co-facilitator, Nia, is a student of Psychology at Fordham University. Her passion lies in exploring the workings of the creation of positive self identity especially in black youth. She uses her fervor to fuel her as she works with the youth department of the New York Public Library and nurtures the young minds of our Boys’ Room program. Though her yearning for answers has lead her to academic spaces beyond her home in Jamaica such as, Costa Rica and now New York, her life's purpose still lies in the social and cultural development of her home island.

Jackson Deans

Social Media Marketer

Jackson Deans is currently pursuing his Bachelor of Science in Political Science and French from Tufts University in Boston, MA. He is a highly motivated team member with a desire to take on new challenges with a strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. He is committed to the work of The Boys' Room and excited to play a small factor in helping the next generation.

Kristen Lambertz-Berndt

Operations Manager

Kristen is a seasoned educator with over 15 years of experience in education. She is passionate about ensuring all adults have what they need to support students and working toward a more just and equitable world. She has two Masters degrees, one in Education Administration and a second in Secondary Education from Arizona State University and a Bachelors in History from Whitman College.