Meet the Steering Committee
There is one open seat on the Steering Committee! Attend a meeting for more details, and contact us via email at [email protected]
Carla-Lisa Caliga (Caliga)
Born in Boston, I grew up in Roxbury and lived for years in the South End. But when I moved to Burnett Street in 2017, I felt like JP was home. The first organization I joined was the SNA. I’ve been volunteering and doing local and global community work since before I was in double digits. I’ve also been an RN in Boston for more than 46 years as well as a small business owner for more than 34 years. I’m a hard worker and I am very honest. Those who know me are aware that I have strong opinions but also have an open mind and heart. My vision is for the SNA is to grow and to attract new members as well as to support local small businesses.
Carla-Lisa Caliga (Caliga)
Born in Boston, I grew up in Roxbury and lived for years in the South End. But when I moved to Burnett Street in 2017, I felt like JP was home. The first organization I joined was the SNA. I’ve been volunteering and doing local and global community work since before I was in double digits. I’ve also been an RN in Boston for more than 46 years as well as a small business owner for more than 34 years. I’m a hard worker and I am very honest. Those who know me are aware that I have strong opinions but also have an open mind and heart. My vision is for the SNA is to grow and to attract new members as well as to support local small businesses.
Chase Brewster
Originally from North Carolina, my family and I spent time in multiple cities along the east coast before choosing JP for its biking, nature, food and civically minded citizens. I has been involved in community engagement since he first added comments to bike path planning in middle school. I have a background in software engineering focused on public transit IOT and database management. I aim to bring a data informed view to neighborhood matters.
Joy Silverstein
I grew up in Jamaica Plain and have lived on Kenton Rd for more than 40 years. My business was the hair salon Fresh Hair, on South St, until right before the pandemic. Now I’m busy helping to make our neighborhood a better place. You may see me around because I walk a lot. I also volunteer at the Arboretum, help with my great-niece and nephews (3 of them), and continue to try to tame my own backyard jungle. I love JP!
Jenna Schlags
I moved to Jamaica Plain two years ago and decided to get involved with the neighborhood association after a warm welcome at my first meeting. I hope to create a sense of community not just amongst homeowners, but renters and newcomers like myself. I work in finance and have provided budgeting and fundraising consulting to local businesses and nonprofits. As an artist, I've enjoyed getting involved locally at the Footlight and JP Open Studios! I look forward to meeting new neighbors, swapping dog stories, and creating art together.
Jenna Schlags
I moved to Jamaica Plain two years ago and decided to get involved with the neighborhood association after a warm welcome at my first meeting. I hope to create a sense of community not just amongst homeowners, but renters and newcomers like myself. I work in finance and have provided budgeting and fundraising consulting to local businesses and nonprofits. As an artist, I've enjoyed getting involved locally at the Footlight and JP Open Studios! I look forward to meeting new neighbors, swapping dog stories, and creating art together.
