Tom Shirk, Board Chair
Chief Business Development Officer, Crescel

Tom brings decades of global leadership experience in building and scaling high-impact businesses across product development, strategy, sales, and operations. He spent nearly 20 years at SAP, where he held senior leadership roles worldwide, including President of SAP Global Public Services and SAP Public Services Inc. in Washington, D.C., leading strategic initiatives and growth across government-focused markets.

Tom’s career reflects deep experience working with U.S. government agencies and international public sector organizations to drive large-scale technology adoption and operational transformation. He was a founding member and executive of SAP Japan, helping establish and expand SAP’s presence across Asia, and earlier supported government clients in the U.S. and Europe at Electronic Data Systems. At Crescel, Tom draws on this combination of public sector expertise and business-building experience to guide strategic growth, partnerships, and deployment initiatives for government and healthcare systems seeking scalable, high-impact solutions.

Anna Vouros, M.D., Vice Chair
Physician at Massachusetts General Hospital

Anna graduated from Dartmouth College and Dartmouth Medical School and subsequently trained at Boston University and Boston City Hospitals before joining Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School in 1995. She currently sees patients in the Center for Specialized Services at MGH, and teaches residents and medical students. She served on the board of the National Charity League and is a member of The Philanthropy Connection. She is an active member of the Concord, MA community, where she lives with her husband and three children.

James J. Baker, CFA, Treasurer
Head of Investments and Advice, New England, J.P. Morgan Chase

Jimmy is an Investment Specialist at the J.P. Morgan Private Bank in Boston, where he is responsible for providing investment strategy and execution across all major asset classes for ultra high net worth individuals, families and select non-profit institutions throughout New England. He grew up in Marblehead, Massachusetts and currently resides in Cohasset with his wife Maureen and two young children, Emily and Liam.

Jimmy graduated magna cum laude from Boston College with a Bachelor of Science in Management with concentrations in Finance and Management & Leadership. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, and is a member of the Boston Security Analysts Society. He has run two marathons as a charity runner, Boston (2017) for the Bill Belichick Foundation and Chicago (2019) for the Alzheimer’s Association.

Iliana Joaquin, Clerk
Marketing Analytics Director, Tessellati, LLC

Iliana Joaquin is a passionate advocate for youth in foster care, serving as a mentor at Silver Lining Mentoring (SLM) since 2019. Motivated by her own experiences in the Massachusetts foster care system, she is committed to making a meaningful impact on children in care. Her dedication was spotlighted in a feature by the Boston Globe, highlighting the transformative influence of reliable mentorship on her journey.

Iliana holds a B.S. in Business Management with a focus on Marketing and a minor in Communications from the University of Massachusetts Boston. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Data Analytics, further enhancing her expertise in data-driven decision-making.

In her role as Marketing Analytics Director at Tessellati, LLC, based in Salem, MA, Iliana leverages her analytical acumen to drive strategic marketing initiatives. Her focus on data analytics empowers clients with actionable insights, optimizing digital campaigns, media placements, and event marketing efforts. Iliana’s leadership in marketing analytics has been instrumental in refining strategies that yield measurable results for diverse clients.

Before Tessellati, Iliana honed her skills at iHeartMedia and the Philanthropy Communications office at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and The Jimmy Fund, where she prioritized mission-driven work.

Outside of her professional and community endeavors, Iliana finds joy in connecting with others through shared meals, experiences, and travel.

Marcy Carty
President and Chief Medical Officer at myLaurel

With over 20 years of experience in healthcare leadership, innovation, and transformation, Marcy is passionate about improving the quality, access, and equity of care for the most vulnerable and complex populations. As the President and Chief Medical Officer at myLaurel, Marcy oversees the clinical, operational, and strategic direction of the leading provider of high-acuity, high-complexity care in patients’ homes. Marcy is driven by the mission of creating a better care journey for patients who would otherwise face the conventional acute care system, and delivering value-based outcomes for our partners and stakeholders.

In her current role, Marcy leverages her expertise in healthcare IT, clinical excellence, and network performance improvement to design and implement a unique Rapid Advanced Care model that is tailored to the needs of frail and complex patients. Marcy also leads the development and expansion of myLaurel’s clinical programs, partnerships, and workforce, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and satisfaction. Marcy is proud to be part of a diverse and talented team that is transforming the care @ home industry and empowering patients and caregivers with more choice, control, and comfort.

Sonia Chung
Chief Strategy Officer, Boathouse

Sonia Chung is a marketing, growth, and transformation executive with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations use data, technology, and customer insight to drive enterprise value. She currently serves as Chief Strategy Officer at Boathouse, where she is leading the agency’s evolution into an AI- and data-enabled growth partner.

Previously, Sonia held senior leadership roles at Delaware North, Google, Salesforce, Rue Gilt Groupe, and Digitas, leading growth strategy, digital transformation, customer experience, analytics, and marketing across industries including technology, travel, entertainment, retail, healthcare, and financial services. She is also an Adjunct Professor of Digital Marketing at Boston University.

Sonia holds an MBA from the University of Chicago, with concentrations in Statistics and Marketing, and a BS from the University of Illinois with a concentration in Mathematics.

Aimee Hendrigan
Executive Vice President of the Melville Charitable Trust

Aimee oversees operations, grants administration, strategic communications, and a grant portfolio focused on advancing equitable access to permanent housing for Black, Indigenous, and Latino/a/x people with extremely low incomes. She also leads special initiatives tied to the Trust’s equity-centered strategy.

Over more than 20 years with the Trust, Aimee has played a central role in grantmaking and strategy development, including leading Melville’s work to end youth homelessness. She was instrumental in launching A Way Home America, a national movement to prevent and end homelessness for BIPOC and LGBTQ young people.

Aimee holds a master’s degree in City Planning from the University of California, Berkeley, and a bachelor’s degree from Harvard College. She previously served as a Project Manager in the Santa Barbara County Administrator’s Office, leading community planning and performance measurement efforts.

Andrew Litchfield
Real Estate Developer, Penny Investments LLC

Andrew has been working in all areas of real estate since the age of 19. Real estate is not only his career, but his true passion in life. He was introduced to real estate apprenticing via mentorship from a successful investor in the Worcester area, where he was involved in all aspects of the business. He not only obtained creative financing, but acquired properties and managed multiple projects simultaneously. He currently owns several rental properties that he manages, in addition to owning a development business in which he purchases, renovates, and sells properties.

Beyond real estate, Andrew is an advocate for giving back to others. For seven years, Andrew sat on the Board of Directors for Young Voices based in Providence, RI; initially serving on their Development Committee and eventually serving as Board Co-Chair. Young Voices is a youth organization that provides leadership, networking and public speaking skills to high school students.

In his spare time, Andrew spends time with his wife and three beautiful children and travels the world with them; he also loves to golf and read. Because Andrew was mentored so early in life, he has a strong passion for helping others like he was. He provides mentorship opportunities in real estate to coach others on investing and developing real estate.

Matt Marcotte
Founder & Principal, M2 Collaborative

Matt Marcotte is the founder and principal of M2 Collaborative, an executive leadership and high-performance consultancy. Matt brings more than 34 years of experience building, scaling, reinventing, and advising some of the most valuable brands in the world.

Before launching his own practice, Matt was Senior Vice President and Head of Global Industry Advisors at Salesforce, shaping strategy across retail, consumer goods, manufacturing, automotive, and energy. He also served as Chief Operating Officer at Bergdorf Goodman, where he modernized the legendary brand’s employee and customer experience, and as Global Executive Vice President of Direct-to-Consumer at Tory Burch, driving exponential growth in both digital and physical commerce. Earlier, Matt led Apple’s North America retail organization during a period of explosive expansion, scaling both culture and sales. At Gap, he spearheaded a complete reinvention of the brand’s retail presence – from store design and merchandising to marketing, service, and infrastructure. His career began as a merchant at May Co.

At M2 Collaborative, Matt’s approach to helping clients drive results is grounded in unleashing human potential- individuals, teams and cultures to create commitment not compliance around a clear and compelling brand vision and strategy. He works with companies across industries to help leaders lead better through meaningful, relevant connection and relationship with employees and consumers.

Matt holds a BA in Economics from Boston College, where he now teaches an MBA course on Consumer and Brand Relationships. He is a Columbia-trained executive coach, named one of RETHINK Retail’s 100 Most Influential People and a Thinkers360 Top 100 Thought Leader.

Most recently, Matt released his #1 bestselling first book, Built on Belief – Why Cultures of Commitment are THE Competitive Advantage. Drawing on decades of leadership, Matt shares his philosophy and frameworks to help leaders turn belief into a competitive advantage and create stronger teams, deeper loyalty, and lasting impact.

Justin Pasquariello, MBA, MPA, Founder
Chief Executive Officer, East Boston Social Centers

Justin, adopted at age nine by his foster family after intermittent stays with relatives and his birth mother, founded Silver Lining Mentoring (then AFC Mentoring) during his senior year at Harvard College. Recognizing the importance of many caring adult relationships in his life, Justin created the organization to bring more consistent relationships to other youth in care.

Justin served as our first Executive Director, receiving recognition and support including an Echoing Green Fellowship, the Boston Celtics Heroes Among Us Award, and the Bank of America Local Heroes Award. In 2007, Justin left the full-time ED role to pursue a concurrent MBA/MPA at Harvard Business School and the Harvard Kennedy School.

Before joining East Boston Social Centers, Justin was Executive Director of Children’s Health Watch and a consultant at Bridgespan. At East Boston Social Centers, his team is leading work to significantly increase community joy, develop new models of early education and care, and ensure all children in East Boston flourish from cradle to career.

Justin met his wife Vanessa through Silver Lining Mentoring—and they both serve as mentors to Henry and Mike. They are proud parents to Rocco and Skye.

Cate Stevenson
Transformation, Intelligence, and Enablement at Liberty Mutual Insurance

Cate Stevenson leads People, Purpose and Brand’s (PP&B) Transformation, Intelligence, and Enablement organization. Formed in December 2025, the organization serves as the hub for business-driven PP&B solutions, translating strategy into action and strengthening execution and decision-making by building current and future capabilities.

With 22 years at Liberty Mutual, Cate has held senior leadership roles across PP&B, Finance, Marketing Analytics, and Actuarial, including Chief Financial Officer roles spanning U.S. and global businesses. In these roles, she modernized planning and analytics to support outcome-based decisions and strengthened U.S. industry leadership through improved billing and agent experiences. She has also led enterprise initiatives focused on purpose, equity, and experience, including serving as Managing Director of Global Purpose and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and leading PP&B’s Strategy, Insights and Inclusive Experience organization.

Known for her deep understanding of the business and inclusive leadership style, Cate is a results-driven leader with extensive experience leading transformation and advancing operational excellence. She previously served as co-chair of We@Liberty and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Silver Lining Mentoring, a nonprofit supporting youth in foster care.

Geoffrey Underwood

Geoffrey Underwood is a marketing and brand leader with deep expertise in global digital strategy, content, brand architecture, and growth transformation, particularly within asset management and wealth management. Most recently, Geoffrey served as Executive Director of Global Sales and Marketing at Morgan Stanley.

Before Morgan Stanley, Geoffrey was responsible for brand marketing at Eaton Vance, a global asset management firm headquartered in Boston, where for a decade he and his team developed the firm’s communications strategy to engage financial advisors and investors through websites, advertising, collateral, database marketing, content marketing, events, and creative initiatives. The role included stewardship of Eaton Vance’s marketing budget, marketing technology platforms, and outside agency and partner relationships.

Prior to Eaton Vance, Geoffrey held general management and marketing strategy positions at digital advertising agencies Digitas and Modem Media, working with clients including AT&T, Microsoft, Charles Schwab, SunTrust Bank, and InterContinental Hotels Group. He began his career at the National Geographic Society, supporting K–12 educational programs focused on geography.

Geoffrey earned degrees from Amherst College and Northwestern University. He and his wife live in Cambridge, MA.

Monique Marshall Veale
Director, Dover Sherborn Public Schools

Monique Marshall Veale has over 20 years of experience working with children and families from various walks of life, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds in urban and suburban environments. Monique’s primary focus has been on academic and social enrichment programs for children and adolescents between the ages of 5 and 19. She is the founding director of C.A.T.C.H. and Smart-Kids after-school programs in Boston and has served in leadership positions for Boston-based community organizations and METCO programs.

Monique has many years of experience in DEI and culturally responsive work, including focus groups, program assessments, and strategic planning. Monique currently serves on the BalletRox community boards. Monique continues to lead youth and family-centered programming that provides academic enrichment, social-emotional development, recreation, after-school care, and education.

Julie Hall, Honorary Board Member
Director of Community Investment, Comcast

Julie is responsible for the Comcast’s Northeast Division’s community initiatives for over 21,000 employees. She oversees the annual distribution of over $44 million in cash and in-kind donations. Prior to joining Comcast nine years ago, Julie spent thirteen years at Bank of America and its Boston predecessors. She managed over $10 million in donations to organizations throughout Massachusetts. Julie has worked tirelessly to ensure that the corporate community investment efforts are strategic – benefiting the business, as well as the communities where employees and customers work and live.

Julie has been a proud Silver Lining Mentoring volunteer mentor to the same young woman for 10 years. For the last 14 years, Julie has also volunteered at Boston Children’s Hospital.