Meet the Team
Jessica Cohen
Executive Director
Jessica Cohen brings over 20 years of nonprofit experience dedicated to supporting children and families. She began her career in 2004 at The Second Step, working as a therapeutic afterschool teacher for children living in shelter due to domestic violence. This early work sparked her lifelong passion for creating opportunities where children can feel safe, supported, and inspired to thrive.
Jessica holds a BS in Psychology with a concentration in Children and Trauma from Pine Manor College. She furthered her expertise with a certificate in Non-Profit Leadership from the Institute for Non-Profit Practice at Tufts University (2017) and completed the year-long Racial Equity Learning Community program through Trinity Boston Connects (2020).
In 2025, Jessica joined Horizons at Dedham Country Day School, where she is honored to lead with her love of learning and deep commitment to equity and inclusion. She is excited to partner with Scholars, families, and the community to ensure every child has access to the joy of learning and the resources needed to reach their full potential.
Indya Donovan-Pinot
Assistant Director of Programs and Advancement
Indya Donovan-Pinot (she/her/ella) brings several years of experience in youth development, arts-based education, and nonprofit programming focused on supporting students and families through creative, community-centered learning. Her work spans after school, museums, and arts learning environments, where she has partnered with fellow educators to design programs that foster belonging, confidence, and curiosity.
Indya explored her passion for learning and social impact through her studies at UCLA, graduating with a dual major in Education & Social Transformation B.A. and Cognitive Science B.S. She further studied out-of-school learning and strengthening human relationships through obtaining a M.Ed in Human Development and Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
In 2026, Indya joined Horizons at Dedham Country Day School as the Bilingual Assistant Director of Programs and Advancement. In this role, she is excited to work closely with staff and community partners to ensure a high-quality, joyful summer learning experience. Indya looks forward to joining Scholars, families, and volunteers in having a fun and fulfilling summer.