Meet Our Team

At the heart of HOPe are the people who put our vision into action each day through their talent, leadership and generosity of spirit. We are led by a tremendous leadership team, a staff of advocates and caregivers, and supported by a community focused Board of Directors. Meet our team.

Leadership Team

Kevin Salera

CEO & President

Lynn Page Flaherty

Chief Advancement Officer

Marybeth Forbes

Chief Quality Officer

Kirsten Fink

Strategic Initiatives Officer

Elvira Lopes

Chief Administrative Officer

Ivan Brito

Senior Director, Career & Community Access Program (CCAP)

Program Team

Valery Danger

Director, Career & Community Access Program (CCAP) Brockton

Laurie Boutwell

Director, Career & Community Access Program (CCAP) Boston

Marina Lisovskis

Director, Career & Community Access Program (CCAP) Easton

Erin O’Connor

Director, ASD Services

Sheila Downing-Ruth

Director, Children’s Programs

Rose Mwangi

Licensed Practical Nurse

Kathy Roach

Director, Overnight Respite and Social & Recreational Programs

Administration Team

Aliceson Martz

Bookkeeper & Administrative Assistant

Josh Stevenson

Community Engagement Manager

Tanner Henry

Data and Systems Administrator

Patricia Vruho

Donor Engagement & Events Manager

Alyssa Godley

Communications Manager

Teya Kerns

Volunteer & Donor Relations Associate

Jillian Duguay

Human Resources Coordinator

ABOUT HOPe

A Place to Belong

Mission & Vision

Our Strategic Partnerships

Leadership Team

Locations & Directions

Financials & Credentials

FAQs