Peter is first and foremost the proud son of Dominican immigrants, born and raised in Boston, MA. He has more than 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector where he has built an expertise in the college access field and youth program development, advocating for equity in educational spaces for disenfranchised communities- particularly from immigrant communities. He joined La Vida Scholars in 2019 following successful tenures in New York City and Boston. He is a firm believer in the power of building meaningful relationships with young people, families, & the communities we serve. Peter has served as a Board Member of the College Access Consortium of New York (CACNY), Steering Committee for the New York State Association for College Admissions Counseling (NYSACAC), and was a founding member of the Success Boston college completion initiative. He attended the University of Massachusetts at Amherst where he majored in Political Science.

As a Lynn native and a first-generation college graduate from a family of Cambodian refugees, Channa's mission to advance educational equity is deeply rooted in his own experience as an immigrant student. He understands how opportunities, resources, and support can be critical to one’s success, and his 20-year career underscores an unwavering commitment to student success, particularly for those facing tremendous social and economic injustices. He joined La Vida Scholars in 2023 after having achieved direct, measurable impact at educational organizations such as Boston University, The Possible Zone, and North Shore Community College. Channa brings deep knowledge and expertise in areas such as program innovation, team leadership, student development, and college access. Having served on numerous local, state, and regional boards, he has extensive leadership experience in expanding educational opportunities in Lynn and beyond. Channa is a graduate of Lynn Classical High School. He holds a bachelor's degree in Business Economics from Brown University and a master's degree in Education Policy & Management from Harvard University.

Ismael, a child of Guatemalan immigrants, was raised in Lynn, MA. He is a first generation-college student that recently graduated from Hamilton College and was a Posse Scholar who double majored in Psychology and Hispanic Studies. He fervently hopes to give back to the nonprofit programs that supported him and other low-income marginalized students of color throughout his educational journey. Ismael was also a LaVida Scholar, Quesbridge finalist, and both a student and counselor at the Yleana Leadership Academy.