CAP Leadership

Dan Noyes

Dan Noyes is a nonprofit executive and civic leader with more than 25 years of experience across the nonprofit, education, and government sectors.

Throughout his tenure, Dan worked closely with corporate executives, philanthropic leaders, and government officials to build durable partnerships and drive systems-level change. He has been at the center of conversations around digital access, education, and economic mobility, earning national recognition and media coverage.

Earlier in his career, he served as a Legislative Aide in Washington, DC, and worked within the Boston Public Schools system.

Dan’s work has been recognized with honors including the Charles Benton Digital Equity Champion Award, the ELL Families Empowerment Award, and a Special Recognition Award from Parent University. His work has been featured in outlets such as The New York Times, The Boston Globe, The Business Journal, and Commonwealth Beacon, and he is a frequent speaker at national conferences and philanthropic forums.

He is the proud father of two daughters and remains deeply committed to building a more connected, equitable future.

CEO & President

Rebecca Gordan

Executive Director

Rebecca has a passion for creating spaces that allow for meaningful engagement across difference. As CAP’s Executive Director, Rebecca is responsible for keeping strategic priorities and programs on track.

Prior to joining CAP, Rebecca was Program Director of the Madeleine Korbel Albright Institute for Global Affairs at Wellesley College, where she supported an active community of undergraduate Fellows to apply their diverse skills to global problem solving. She came to this role from a background in international development and exchange, focused on the Central Asia region.

In addition to her role at CAP, Rebecca volunteers with American Councils. Rebecca is a graduate of Wellesley College and Indiana University’s Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs.

Alkia Powell

Program Operations & Community Engagement Manager

Alkia is a Boston-based project manager and community engagement professional with 15+ years of experience bringing people, organizations, and communities together. At CAP, she supports program operations, community engagement, event coordination, and relationship-building to keep programs and initiatives moving forward.

Before joining CAP, Alkia held roles with UMass Boston, the City of Boston, and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department, where her work focused on community outreach, civic engagement, partnerships, and public service. She has also worked extensively with nonprofit and community-based organizations throughout Greater Boston, managing events and initiatives designed to strengthen connections and create opportunities.

A lifelong Bostonian, Alkia is deeply connected to the community and passionate about building relationships, creating welcoming spaces, and turning ideas into meaningful action.