Alyssa Berkson

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As Program Manager, Alyssa Berkson is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of the Foundation’s core programs, Youth in Philanthropy and the Center for Philanthropy Education, and representing them to the community. She also works closely with the other members of Program staff on additional Foundation programs and initiatives. Before joining the Foundation, Alyssa worked […]

Susie Estella

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Susie worked in advertising and marketing for over 14 years at several firms including Arnold Worldwide, Putnam Investments and Partners & Simons. She managed print, TV and radio campaigns for brands such as Stanley Tools, Fleet Bank, and Filene’s Basement. Estella now devotes her time to philanthropic efforts within her community including organizations such as […]

Neeti Ciolino

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Neeti has over 20 years of experience in Financial Services across a variety of client-facing and strategic roles. Neeti is currently a Senior Vice President at PNC. She holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and a MBA from Northeastern University. Neeti lives in Ashland with her husband and their […]

Lee Gagen

As the Director of Development and Leadership Giving, Lee is responsible for developing relationships with donors and helping increase their awareness of current needs in our community. She makes introductions that help people align their giving with community needs. Lee raises funds for the Foundation, which enables it to make MetroWest a better place for […]

Craig Santos

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An experienced business leader, Craig is skilled with directing large teams towards aligned objectives. He is currently serving as the Senior Director of Training Services for MathWorks, a software company dedicated to accelerating the pace of science and engineering. In this role, he provides leadership and coaching for all aspects of the business, including product […]