Board of Directors
We have a diverse staff and board membership that encompasses persons who represent a wide demographic. They bring strong skills and unique talents to the visionary work we do. They reflect the communities served and stand together in a common shared vision for a society free from violence and exploitation. All board members are dedicated to addressing inequality and oppression of all forms across society.
Board Officers
President – April Funches, Bristol County District Attorney’s Office
Vice President – Janet Williams-Roberts, John Hancock
Treasurer – Kyra Fernandez, CPA, Principal, Trinity Realty
Clerk- Alison Cabral, LCSW, Therapist
Board of Directors
Rose Buckley, Senior VP- Commercial Lending, Rockland Trust
Bernadette DeLeon- Rees, Branch Manager, HarborOne Bank
James Ferrara, Chief Human Resource Officer, Bristol County Savings Bank
Jessica Katz, Esq., Jessica Katz Law LLC.
Jasmin Rivas, DEI director, Old Sturbridge Village
Paulo Salgueiro, Jr., Admissions Coordinator, Saba University, WARA Radio Host
Michael Scipione, Chief Executive Advisor, Weston and Sampson
“Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world.
Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
Margaret Mead
