3Point Staff
Neil Jacobs
Neil is responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of 3Point. Neil is a retired partner of Wilmerhale law firm and served as outside team council for the Boston Celtics for over 30 years. Throughout his career, Neil has been involved in numerous education and basketball programs for youth.
Sara Kilroy
Sara Kilroy has spent the last 12 years working in the Boston Public Schools both as a school based staff or nonprofit partner and now has two of her own children attending BPS. Her work has primarily focused on leveraging the power of out of school time to support all students in their educational journey. With a Master’s Degree in Positive Youth Development and a Certificate from Boston University’s NonProfit Management and Leadership program, Sara is committed to strengthening opportunities for our young people through high quality, engaging and supportive programming. Throughout her career, she has been involved in a variety of sports based youth nonprofits and is a soccer player at heart. In addition, Sara is an avid reader, her latest book recommendation is “My Beloved World” by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
Keith McDermott
Keith is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in athletics as a collegiate and post collegiate track & field athlete, coach and college administrator. Keith’s commitment to leveraging resources using athletics, education and civic engagement are core ingredients to his professional history. For his efforts, Keith was appointed by three different governors to the Massachusetts Governor’s Committee on Physical Fitness and Sports. Keith is the former Director of the Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center.
Holly Webster
Holly has worked in the field of education for over ten years. In addition to her role as Director of Academics at 3 Point, she is also a member of the curriculum and instructor development team at Livius Prep. Holly earned her Master of Arts in Teaching at Regis College and her Bachelor of Science in Education and Mathematics from Bridgewater State University. She has seven years of classroom teaching experience and currently holds a Massachusetts and Rhode Island teaching certification. She has worked in multiple school districts including Newton, Sharon, Westwood, Wellesley, and Medway Public Schools. Her most recent teaching position was as a math teacher at a prestigious and academically rigorous charter school called Achievement First in Providence, RI. She has a warm personality that makes students enjoy working with her, even on subjects that give them great difficulty. Holly enjoys spending time with her family, including her dog Riggy, and her son Steven.
Montá Connolly
Monta Connolly is the Managing Director of 3PointFoundation. She graduated from Framingham State University in 2017, majoring in Sociology. After graduation, Monta began working as a School-Based employee for Framingham Public Schools where she mentored students and provided support in school and through after-school programming. During this time, she worked with youth in Mazie’s mentorship program and also directed a ‘No-Cook, Cooking’ class. Monta then began working in the Human Resources Department for 4 years implementing and maintaining HRIS systems for Framingham Public Schools. During her time at Framingham State University, she played on the Women’s Basketball team, averaging 11 points, 3 assists, and 9 rebounds per game where she was named captain her Junior and Senior year. She is excited to continue her work serving the youth and bringing new ideas to support the growth of the 3PointFoundation.
Dana Harris
Junior Ventura
Junior is a First-Gen College student currently in his final year at the University of Massachusetts Boston working his way towards a Bachelors degree in Sport Leadership and Administration with a Minor in Spanish. Junior has always had a love for sports, with a passion for Soccer and bringing change to those in his community and shared cultural background. He one day hopes to tackle the pay to play model in youth soccer and start his own non-profit and provide Enrichment through the beautiful game and help those low income minority families without access to club soccer. Junior began working with 3Point during the 2023 summer program serving as an assistant instructor/coach. Currently Junior is an Assistant Instructor at 3Point and an Intern with Soccer Unity Project where he serves as a coach working with youth. Prior to his time at the University of Massachusetts Boston he was a former collegiate athlete at Merrimack College where he was a part of the Men’s Soccer team. Junior was born in Montgomery, Maryland and raised in Alexandria Virginia and is the proud son of an immigrant mother from El Salvador. Junior looks forward to continuing working towards youth development academically and athletically with his love for sports.
Kenny Francois
Kiera Bernet
Kiera Bernet is an educator, facilitator, and community builder from San Diego, California. She graduated from Dartmouth College in 2023, where she studied anthropology, religion, and human-centered design. Kiera has used her education and career to work on innovative community-based efforts, ranging from poverty alleviation to education to racial justice. Prior to her role at 3Point, she worked at St. Margaret’s House, a day center for women and children in South Bend, Indiana, where she designed and led the Summer Youth Program. Committed to empathy, innovation, and fun, Kiera thrives as a Lead Classroom Instructor. Kiera is excited to serve in Boston Public Schools and looks forward to making meaningful connections with students!
Miles Graham
Miles Graham joins the 3 Point team as a Lead classroom instructor. He has a strong background in physical education and sports coaching along with a clear goal of becoming a PE teacher in the future. His experience includes valuable roles with Playworks New England and Camp Harbor View, where he developed and implemented programs that promote physical activity, teamwork, and leadership among students.
At Playworks New England, Miles created safe and inclusive recess environments and led youth leadership programs, while at Camp Harbor View, he mentored children and led sports activities that built fundamental skills and confidence. His academic background includes a Master’s in Strength and Conditioning and a Bachelor’s in Physical Education/Exercise Science from Bridgewater State University.
In his free time, Miles enjoys playing basketball, golf, and staying active. He is committed to bringing his passion for fitness and education to the classroom to inspire and motivate students.
