Wensess Raphael

Wensess Raphael has spent over 22 years as an educator, deeply committed to youth empowerment and career development. A proud Black Haitian American woman from Dorchester, Massachusetts, Wensess holds a Master’s in Education Leadership, Organizations, and Entrepreneurship from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Science in Human Services from Northeastern University, where she received the Ujima Scholars Academic Achievement Award and earned two minors in mathematics and Mandarin.

Wensess is the first in her family to graduate from both undergraduate and graduate school. Throughout her career, she has excelled in leadership roles, including work across a variety of nonprofits in the city of Boston. She also gave a year of service with City Year, a national and global AmeriCorps nonprofit, showcasing her love for bringing people together and creating impactful experiences. Wensess continues to drive equitable opportunities for success in education for young people. She is an advisor, mentor, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend who loves to dance, eat, travel, visit the spa, and try new things.