James S. Rider
James is the Corporate Treasury Manager for MathWorks, Inc., responsible for the company’s investments and global cash management. Prior to joining in 2001, he spent 15 years in the financial services industry in various corporate treasury and investment management roles.
Robert D. Rands
Bob has worked in the investment management field since 1966. He was a Portfolio Manager for growth and aggressive growth accounts and retired as Senior Vice President of Wellington Management Company.
Rose Carpenter
Rose joined Wellesley College in September 2009 and serves as Deputy CIO. Before joining Wellesley, Rose was an associate at HarbourVest Partners where she focused on U.S. primary partnership investments. She had previously been a consultant at Investor Group Services (IGS) in Boston. Rose received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College and an M.B.A. from the Tuck […]
John DeSisto
John has worked in the investment management field since 2000. He is the former CIO at The Yawkey Foundation and previously was a Director in the Boston University Investment Office. John lives in Needham with his wife and three daughters.
Jennifer Flanagan
Christine Schuster, RN, MBA
Christine has over 25 years of healthcare experience. Before joining Emerson Health as President and CEO in 2005, she served as President and CEO of Quincy Medical Center and Athol Memorial Hospital. She also served as COO of the Tenet Saint Vincent Healthcare System, Extended Care Division. Early in her career, she worked as a […]
Dana Neshe
Dana is the Chair, President & CEO of Middlesex Savings Bank. Since joining the Bank in 1995, she has been responsible for a variety of areas within the Bank including regulatory compliance, retail branches, enterprise risk, human resources, marketing, and community relations. Dana has a strong understanding of the local non-profit community and has served […]
Jennifer Leisman Dessert
Jenni is a principal member of the team at Leisman Insurance Agency, Inc. in Waltham, MA. Jenni specializes in life insurance planning for high-net-worth clients. Jenni graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. At Penn, she was a member and captain of the women’s varsity lacrosse team and now serves on their […]
Chris Gullotti
Chris is a Financial Advisor and Partner at Canby Financial Advisors in Framingham. Chris earned a BS in Business Administration from the University of New Hampshire and an MS in Financial Planning from Bentley University. He and his wife Amy have three children, Madison, Alex, and Mia. Chris’s interests include cooking (and eating), cycling, and live music. Chris serves on the Community Foundation for MetroWest’s Distribution Committee and […]
Kuan Lee
As Grant Operations Associate, Kuan is an important member of the Foundation’s Program team providing administrative and operational support to grant-making and program processes. Prior to the Foundation, Kuan was a UNICEF Chapter president for 4 years. Additionally, at a new Montessori school in MetroWest, he helped set the groundwork for administrative processes and eventually […]
Alyssa Berkson
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 […]
Meaghan Anderson
Meaghan is a seasoned wealth advisor with over a decade of experience. She is committed to helping clients achieve their financial goals and align their investments with their life’s purpose. Her approach is centered around building long-term relationships based on trust, transparency, and a genuine care for her clients’ financial well-being. She has a particular […]