Osiris Group Leadership.

Meet Our Leadership

We are proud of our committed and diverse staff driven by our common goal to help Black and Latino families.

Larry Higginbottom

Co-Founder & Clinical Director

  • Larry earned his B.A. in Economics from the University of Massachusetts, Boston, in 1993, followed by his MSW and LCSW from Simmons College in 1998. His professional journey began with Boston Public Schools, where he served as a Clinical Coordinator at Brighton High School from 1998 to 2001. Concurrently, he worked as a Clinician at Dorchester Counseling Center from 1998 to 2002 and at Youth Opportunity Boston from 2000 to 2001.
  • In 2001, Larry co-founded the Osiris Group, showcasing his commitment to social work and community development. His professional affiliations include the Greater Boston Chapter of Black Social Workers, the Burroughs Group, and the National Association of Social Workers.
  • Larry is also an active media presence, hosting “The Black Perspective,” a livestream series from Boston, MA, where he provides contemporary insights into African American people’s culture, awareness, and condition. Additionally, he hosts the cable TV talk show “Families Do Matter” on Boston Neighborhood Network (BNN) and a radio show by the same name on WILD 1090 AM.

Deborah Higginbottom

Co-Founder & President of Administration

Karia Higginbottom

Vice President of Operations

  • In 2013, Karia earned her B.A. in Psychology from Hampton University, an esteemed HBCU. She continued her education at Boston University School of Medicine, where she received her Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling in 2015 and became a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC).
  • Karia’s clinical career began with an internship at Hope House Addiction Services, where she worked in one of their substance use residential programs. She then joined South Shore Mental Health as a Recovery Coordinator, where her dedication and expertise led to her promotion to Assistant Program Director after the organization rebranded to Aspire Health Alliance.
  • Currently, Karia serves as the VP of Operations for the Osiris Group. In this role, she oversees clinical supervision and manages the company’s day-to-day operations, ensuring the highest standards of service and care.

Kevin Anderson

CEO & President
  • In 1993, Larry received his B.A. in Economics from University of Massachusetts, Boston, and his MSW / LCSW from Simmons College in 1998.
  • He was employed by Boston Public School as a Clinical Coordinator at Brighton High School from 1998 to 2001, at Dorchester Counseling Center as a Clinician from 1998 to 2002, and at Youth Opportunity Boston from 200 to 2001.
  • Larry’s professional affiliations include Greater Boston Chapter of Black Social Worker; Member of Burroughs Group; National Ass. Of Social Workers
  • Larry hosts a live stream series, called “The Black Perspective”, from Boston, MA bringing his contemporary insight and vision to today’s culture, awareness and condition of African American people as well as Cable T.V.Talk Show “Families Do Matter” on BNN (Boston Neighborhood Network) and a radio show on WILD 1090 AM “Families Do Matter”.

Marisa Bourg

Controller
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Our Staff

Bill Brewster
Annual Giving Manager
In 1993, Larry received his B.A. in Economics from University of Massachusetts, Boston, and his MSW / LCSW from Simmons College in 1998. He was employed by Boston Public School as a Clinical Coordinator at Brighton High School from 1998 to 2001, at Dorchester Counseling Center as a Clinician from 1998 to 2002, and at Youth Opportunity Boston from 200 to 2001. Larry’s professional affiliations include Greater Boston Chapter of Black Social Worker; Member of Burroughs Group; National Ass. Of Social Workers Larry hosts a live stream series, called "The Black Perspective", from Boston, MA bringing his contemporary insight and vision to today's culture, awareness and condition of African American people as well as Cable T.V.Talk Show "Families Do Matter" on BNN (Boston Neighborhood Network) and a radio show on WILD 1090 AM “Families Do Matter”.
Maria Fernando
Administrative Director
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Heather Cunningham
Research Director
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Laura Thomton
Chief of Staff
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Jack McCan
Executive Officer
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Tim Bacht
Program Officer
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Shay Gines
Finance Associate
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Team member Osiris Group
Melisa Mitchell
Policy Manager
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