State Board members contribute their expertise to committees and task forces focused on governance, finance, investment, fundraising, programs, and technology. Together, they work to advance the organization’s mission to ensure that children and adults with disabilities have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play.
Officers
- Chair: Dawn Seiple
- Vice Chair: Collin Bray
- Treasurer: Avery Gray
- Secretary: Leslie Leslie
Board of Directors
- Jason Cort
- Patricia Davidson, Immediate Past Chair of the Board
- Rebecca Fracassa
- Brian Franz
- Maureen Goldin
- Scott Gregory
- Gloria Guerrera
- David Hoffman
- Maura Daly Iversen
- Kathy Kittle
- Maryellen MacRae
- Miranda McCarthy
- Libby Merrill
- William Oncay
- Cesar Rodrigues
- Harry Salerno
- Lisa Stapleton
- Allison Thompkins
- Olivia Thompson
- Erik Tobias
- Nicole Weimeyer
- Heather Whitney
Honorary Life Members
Honorary Members
- Rick Hoyt, in memoriam
- Dick Hoyt, in memoriam
- Roy Brazelton, in memoriam
- Steve Grogan
Regional Boards
We have four wonderful regional boards: Greater Boston, Central Massachusetts, Western Massachusetts, and Bridgewater Regional Boards!
By joining our board, you become part of a proud legacy of committed individuals who have made a meaningful impact in our community, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play. As a Regional Board Ambassador, your primary responsibility is to raise awareness of Easterseals and introduce our mission to potential philanthropic partners within your local community. The Regional Boards will serve as responsible social and fundraising entities, acting as liaisons to the State Board. They will also establish themselves as Easterseals ambassadors through corporate engagement, social networking, and volunteerism.
Commitment Requirements
- Minimum term requirement of two (2) years.
- Participate in monthly meetings: The Regional Board meets the second Monday of each month. You must be able to attend a minimum of seven (7) meetings during the course of the year as well as the mandatory planning session in September.
- Active involvement in community outreach on behalf of ESMA. We ask that you adopt one of our main mission initiatives and share your knowledge with members of the local community. In doing so, you can build awareness for the organization and drive engagement and philanthropic support.
- Identify engagement opportunities within your communities and find ways of educating and involving community members in ESMA programs. (i.e. Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Clubs, Junior Leagues, places of worship, college or business forums, local schools for career day or the Teach Disability History curriculum).
- Participate/volunteer in at least two ESMA programs or events (i.e. Move our Mission, Softball, Volleyball, Golf Classic, Adaptive Martial Arts, etc.).
- Make an annual gift of $100 or more to ESMA. This contribution can be a personal donation. This can be achieved by joining the Empowerment Circle for only $10 a month or one-time donation on a Day of Giving.
To learn more about ESMA's Board of Directors and Regional Boards, please contact philantropy@eastersealsma.org.
