Who We Are

Our Board of Directors

Ashley DiBiase, Treasurer

Nishawnda Ellis

Drew Fiske

Margaret Mone, Vice Chair

Jean-Ellen Ouellette-Kenney, Chair

Reverend Ortez Vandross

Avril Jackson-Black

Thomas Samaras

Samantha Sousa

Lori Victor, Clerk

Mitch Glavin

Dr. John Diorio

Key Responsibilities of the Board

Mission: Ensure that the organization has a clear, succinct written mission statement to express core values.

Oversight: Engage in regular strategic planning as part of effective leadership and management and a periodic organizational assessment that examines in detail the organizations’ programs and services, management, structure and capacity. The board ensures high quality executive leadership and makes a self-assessment a routine part of its work.

Resources: Engage in formulating a fund-raising strategy, approve and monitor the operating budget by regular review of financial reports from staff.

Outreach: Act as active community ambassadors, promoting the organization’s mission, service and achievements as well as bringing community perspectives to the attention of the board and staff.