Meet the Steering Committee
There are TWO open seats on the Steering Committee! Attend a meeting for more details, or contact us via email at [email protected]
Alcurtis Clark
Alcurtis is the owner and occupant of a triple decker on Gartland Street. Previous to living in the Stonybrook neighborhood, she lived in the Perkins Street neighborhood. The family friendly, multicultural, warm, and welcoming personality of J.P. is what lead her family to settle here.
You may find Alcurtis in her front yard, raking leaves or flowers that have fallen from the huge Catawba tree that towers over her house. Or, during the winter, manning the snowblower down her long driveway. She also enjoys singing and listening to music as well as spending time with her two grandchildren. Don’t be surprised if you hear Earth, Wind and Fire blaring into the street. You may find her standing on the sidewalk chatting with her neighbors and explaining the creation of the Minton Stable Garden.
There are various issues important to her. Most importantly, building and maintaining community spirit and flavor. The cultural diversity that J. P. offers has always been important to her. She has a goal to help Jamaica Plain to remain the jewel that it has always been. She believes that development is necessary but is unwanted when it casts a shadow on the openness and sustainability of a thriving neighborhood. Other issues of importance to her are: affordable housing, support of small businesses, preservation of green open spaces, access to affordable entertainment and leisure activities.
Alcurtis Clark
Alcurtis is the owner and occupant of a triple decker on Gartland Street. Previous to living in the Stonybrook neighborhood, she lived in the Perkins Street neighborhood. The family friendly, multicultural, warm, and welcoming personality of J.P. is what lead her family to settle here.
You may find Alcurtis in her front yard, raking leaves or flowers that have fallen from the huge Catawba tree that towers over her house. Or, during the winter, manning the snowblower down her long driveway. She also enjoys singing and listening to music as well as spending time with her two grandchildren. Don’t be surprised if you hear Earth, Wind and Fire blaring into the street. You may find her standing on the sidewalk chatting with her neighbors and explaining the creation of the Minton Stable Garden.
There are various issues important to her. Most importantly, building and maintaining community spirit and flavor. The cultural diversity that J. P. offers has always been important to her. She has a goal to help Jamaica Plain to remain the jewel that it has always been. She believes that development is necessary but is unwanted when it casts a shadow on the openness and sustainability of a thriving neighborhood. Other issues of importance to her are: affordable housing, support of small businesses, preservation of green open spaces, access to affordable entertainment and leisure activities.
Rory Coffey
Rory has lived in JP since 2019 and in the Boston area since 2002. He was born just outside of Boston with family going back many generations in the area, though he spent his formative years in rural NH. As a big believer in doing his part in climate change, you will often see him taking public transportation, riding his bike, or on a walk around the neighborhood. Growing up in NH instilled a love for the parks and he is a frequent visitor of Franklin Park. This is one of the few places that mixes city and parks so well. He has a son who was born in 2020 and hopes to successfully navigate the BPS system.
With the great parks, the diversity, nearby businesses that makes it a walkable area, plenty of bike paths, and nearby public transportation, there is a lot to love about JP. Within SNA, he hopes to be a part of the community and help Stony Brook maintain and increase its charm.
Rory has lived in JP since 2019 and in the Boston area since 2002. He was born just outside of Boston with family going back many generations in the area, though he spent his formative years in rural NH. As a big believer in doing his part in climate change, you will often see him taking public transportation, riding his bike, or on a walk around the neighborhood. Growing up in NH instilled a love for the parks and he is a frequent visitor of Franklin Park. This is one of the few places that mixes city and parks so well. He has a son who was born in 2020 and hopes to successfully navigate the BPS system.
With the great parks, the diversity, nearby businesses that makes it a walkable area, plenty of bike paths, and nearby public transportation, there is a lot to love about JP. Within SNA, he hopes to be a part of the community and help Stony Brook maintain and increase its charm.
Tulin Dadali
Tulin has lived in Jamaica Plain for over 6 years and immediately fell in love with the amount of green space, openness, and friendly attitude the community fosters. You will most likely run into Tulin walking her husky dog, Camero, with her husband Royce (who is also quite active in the SNA) or working on the front gardens of her residency unit. She enjoys cycling and most weekends can be found in surrounding areas accumulating the elevation and mileage. Recently, she has started participating in the Bikes Not Bombs annual charity Bike-A-Thon to raise money for the local bike shops’ social programs. There are several issues that are important to her including increasing affordable housing, preservation of green spaces and trees, and advocating for alternative forms of transit including biking and use of the MBTA.
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 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 to grow and to attract new members as well as to support local small businesses.
Tulin Dadali
Tulin has lived in Jamaica Plain for over 6 years and immediately fell in love with the amount of green space, openness, and friendly attitude the community fosters. You will most likely run into Tulin walking her husky dog, Camero, with her husband Royce (who is also quite active in the SNA) or working on the front gardens of her residency unit. She enjoys cycling and most weekends can be found in surrounding areas accumulating the elevation and mileage. Recently, she has started participating in the Bikes Not Bombs annual charity Bike-A-Thon to raise money for the local bike shops’ social programs. There are several issues that are important to her including increasing affordable housing, preservation of green spaces and trees, and advocating for alternative forms of transit including biking and use of the MBTA.
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 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 to grow and to attract new members as well as to support local small businesses.
