Vic Acosta is a recognized leader in Workforce Development programs and impacting underserved communities, specifically people experiencing homelessness, people in substance disorder recovery, re-entry citizens, and immigrant and refugee populations in the Greater Boston area.

He is the founder of two nonprofits addressing high school graduation rates through Dreamfar High School Marathon and veterans experiencing PTSD through Dreamfar Triathlon. His work with high school students increased graduation rates to over 90% in underserved communities. Both programs have been in service for over 15 years.

Vic helped found the first Re-Entry citizen workforce development program training inmates with a trauma informed program based on the Houses of Healing approach at Suffolk Correctional in Boston.

Vic has been recognized by the community for his work with people experiencing homelessness through the receipt of the Wainwright Award and has been recognized by the Mayor’s Office for his work helping immigrants and refugees gain employment.

His experience as an Executive Director and Development Officer have netted over $25 Million for the organizations he has led.

Vic is also considered an expert in STEM training and curriculum development because of his 15 years of leadership in the private sector as an Engineering Manager and his cross training in Social Services and Justice Policy at Columbia University and Michigan University.

He will be entering Harvard University in the spring of 2026 to study International Social Justice.

Vic currently serves as a Director of Refugee and Immigrant Services at JVS.