CyberCorps was started in February 2005 out of a partnership between Salem CyberSpace and The Family Self-Sufficiency Center (FSSC). From February through June, 30 low-income youth from Salem and Lynn were trained in the use of Macromedia Dreamweaver web design software and Adobe Photoshop image editing software. This training was funded through a CTCnet grant awarded to FSSC. FSSC provided some basic computer training and workplace training to the youth and subcontracted the Dreamweaver and Photoshop skills training to Salem CyberSpace. With a grant from the North Shore Workforce Investment Board, 20 low-income youth were hired during July and August of 2005 to complete 4 web sites for 4 community organizations.

Because of the quality of the work and the enthusiasm of the youth, Salem CyberSpace decided to transform the summer program into a teen-based business which will retain the name of CyberCorps of Salem (cybercorpsofsalem.com).

Salem CyberSpace (salemcyberspace.org) is a program of North Shore Community Action Programs, Inc. (northshorecap.org) with a mission to effect positive change through technology for low-income and unemployed individuals, their families and the community. Salem CyberSpace runs adult training programs, provides staff training and IT services for non-profit organizations and runs an after-school academic program for teens.

Kathryn Maristany

Kathryn is our resident website design and development guru. Kathryn is proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, and Dreamweaver, and has been developing websites using these tools for over 5 years. She is an avid photographer with interests in both fine arts and design; her passions and strengths lie in these fields. Kathryn is 17 years old and a senior at Salem High School.

Ana Duarte

Ana is our Project Manager. She has an Associates Degree in Graphic Design, from North Shore Community College, and is pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Multimedia at UMass Lowell. Ana is an expert in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, QuarkXPress and Dreamweaver. She teaches website and graphic design elements to students at the Salem CyberSpace CyberYouth program and currently functions as both a Tutor and Freelance Photographer. Her interests are in photography, music and cars.

Miguel Cruz

Miguel is our branding and design genius. He is an avid sketch artist and graphic designer. Miguel has the unique ability to capture the essence of a company’s brand identity and transfer it onto paper. In addition, Miguel is proficient in Microsoft’s Paint applications, as well as Photoshop, Flash and Dreamweaver. Miguel is 16 years old and a sophomore at Salem High School. His interests range from drawing and music to break dancing.

Robert Monegro

Robert is our resident technical guru. He is skilled in both audio development and audio production as it applies to website applications. Robert is fluent in Spanish and has the ability to develop multi-lingual websites. In addition Robert is able to build handicap accessible websites for “viewing” by the blind and visually impaired. Robert is a freshman at UMass Amherst.

Martin Ozoria-Polanco “A.K.A. Camera Boy”

Martin is our resident Photographer. He is highly skilled in digital photography and digital imaging processing. Martin has the unique ability to capture lifestyle and product shots that specifically enhance the appearance and marketability of website presentations. Martin is 15 and a sophomore at Salem High School.

 
Kevin Roy