Kerry Fargnoli

At Boston University, Kerry Fargnoli manages a portfolio of grants supporting Wheelock College of Education & Human Development faculty with their research. She assists faculty with proposal and budget development, application submissions, managing awards, and award close out. In her role, she works closely with Wheelock faculty and staff, multiple university offices, and partner and sponsor organizations.

Ms. Fargnoli began her career as an early childhood educator before joining BU as the manager for Jumpstart at Boston University. For eight years, Ms. Fargnoli recruited, trained, coached and supervised hundreds of Boston University students implementing high-quality educational activities in local preschool classrooms during their year of service as Jumpstart AmeriCorps members. Focusing on language, literacy and social-emotional skill development, the program served as a key area of support for Boston children and teachers.