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About BAASO
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BAASO's Mission

The Boston Arts After School Organization (BAASO) aims to provide art materials, project ideas and art activity lesson plans to any program in need and to serve as a network to connect Art Support donors and volunteers to after school programs in Boston and the surrounding area.

As the primary resource for carrying out the BAASO mission, the Art Support Network was designed to connect individuals who want to promote art education and creativity at their local after school program/s by donating new or gently used art supplies or volunteering their time, experience and talent by teaching a craft, running an art club or sharing their own after school art project ideas.

BAASO's Founder

The Boston Arts After School Organization was incorporated and founded by Christen Mailler, an after school program coordinator with a vision to promote creativity in Boston area after school programs that are in need of art supplies and talented volunteers with a passion for doing art with kids.

Christen received her BFA from the Tufts School of The Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA). She has over seven years of experience working with children and has been in the position of Teacher, Coordinator and Director for various youth-oriented organizations in and around Boston.

BAASO'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS


clmnew3Christen Mailler

As President and Founder of Boston Arts After School, Christen Mailler aims to lead the development of BAASO and help it grow into a successful non-profit. With the help of the Board and other community leaders, Mailler hopes to execute BAASO’s mission by extending Art Support to as many programs in need as possible.

jessJessica Pascucci

As a key promoter for Boston Arts After School, Jessica Pascucci brings years of experience with non-profit development and musical arts to BAASO. She graduated from Smith College and currently works for Dow Jones and is committed to cultivating the arts in Boston area after school programs.

Laura BurkeLaura Burke

Laura Burke received her BFA from Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 2005. Working with children of all ages and abilities as an Art Educator and a Behavior Analysis Specialist, she has had vast experience with developmentally delayed and emotionally disturbed youth in Massachusetts and California. She plans to earn her MSW in social work from Boston University while continuing her involvement in the art education community through BAASO.