Nathan Lewis came to Worcester Earn-a-Bike last year as a board member. When he saw the need for a new executive director after Brian Monteverd, our long-time president, and subsequent ED was stepping down last year, Nathan stepped up.

As a resident of Central Massachusetts, Nathan has fully integrated into the Worcester community. Starting his journey at the College of the Holy Cross, he then transitioned to collaborating with local non-profits before securing a position at the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC). He has served as the Public Outreach Coordinator/Assistant Planner for the Transportation Division. Nathan is deeply committed to creating a sustainable future that prioritizes the well-being of both the planet and its inhabitants. Through a combination of advocacy, community engagement, and hands-on initiatives, he strives to make a lasting impact. Nathan firmly believes in the power of initiatives like biking to promote sustainability and build community.

Gabe is one of our newest board members. He is a lifelong cyclist who enjoys road and gravel riding and cyclocross racing in the fall. He has loved tinkering with bikes since high school when he worked as a mechanic at a bike shop and became involved in racing.

Cara has been fixing and riding bikes since childhood. Upon moving from the Midwest to Worcester, they were initially intimidated by all the hills! However, since earning a bike from WEAB and getting into bike touring, they enthusiastically ride around Massachusetts and just completed a multiweek bike tour to Canada They hope to help WEAB continue to serve the local community by providing free, eco-friendly, autonomous transportation.

Noel is the Community Gardens Coordinator at Regional Environmental Council. She works in the Main South neighborhood of Worcester near WEAB. She brings community organizing and event planning skills. Noel just joined our board in June.

was born and raised in Worcester Massachusetts, first generation from Salvadoran parents and graduated from Worcester Public Schools (North High School!). She received her Associates in General Studies from Quinsigamond Community College and a Bachelor's in Liberal Studies concentrating in Psychology and Family Studies From Worcester State University.

 She comes to WEAB with over 13 years in working in the Worcester Public Schools department. First, as an educator in the classroom supporting students with emotional and behavioral needs, then through human resources, equity and quality insurance at the district level. Prior to that, she started her youth work journey as a shift Supervisor in group homes and a juvenile detention center, as well as supporting afterschool and mentoring programs through the Latino Education Institute at Worcester State.

 In her own words: “My passion with community engagement, growth through learning, and helping others has opened many doors for me to utilize my skills and help those in our community, especially by closing gaps when there is a language barrier, as I speak Spanish, and assisting those wanting to grow in their careers in my current role as Quality Assurance Specialist for WPS”

 As a board member for WEAB, she’s excited to work alongside the other board members, and agency through assisting with recruitment for positions, events, and community projects that center the most impacted. Utilizing her skill sets to build a stronger nonprofit that youth and community members can participate in, where we collectively can build a bicycle together, learn the basics, and get out for a ride!