The Margaret Fuller
    Neighborhood House
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Staff & Board Members

MFNH Staff

Maida Alvarez is a teacher in the School Age Program.  Maida has a degree in Education from Lesley University.  She has worked as a food pantry attendant since 2005, and joined the School Age Program in June of 2007.

Toni “Bee” Brooks is the Volunteer Coordinator.  Toni Bee is a freelance journalist and community advocate who works to bring a broad range of programming to the Fuller House.

Sion Chambers is the Area IV Street Worker and spends much of his time in the community working with at-risk young adults. Sion grew up in Area IV and has extensive knowledge of the neighborhood and needs of the community. Sion previously worked with City Year and also the Young People’s Project. He studied Sociology at Fitchburg State College. Sion has been with the MFNH since 2004.

Ardeene Goodridge is the Area IV Neighborhood Coordinator and a life long resident of Cambridge.  She has worked locally and internationally as a Youth Advocate and Community Organizer and is a member of the Cambridge Peace Commission.  Ardeene has a B.A. in Mass Communications/Visual Arts and an Associate Degree in Applied Logistical Science.  She served 6 years active duty in the United States Air Force before returning home to Cambridge.  Ardeene joined MFNH in August 2008.

Bryan Hewitt is the Director of the Food Pantry and also is a teacher in the School Age Program.  Bryan's background is in criminal justice and has a Bachelor's degree from Hesser College.  He worked with children for 2 years in Connecticut from 2001-2002.  Bryan has worked in Area IV for 1 year and has been with MFNH since 2008.

Barbara Kibler has been the Executive Director since 2004 and brings extensive experience in non-profit management from the past 25+ years. Barbara has previously been the ED of four Boston area agencies. Her expertise is building and strengthening programs and organizations. Barbara’s degree is in Fine Arts and she enjoys painting and gardening when she can find the time.

William Nadler is the Computer Teacher of the adult classes at the MFNH. Bill has extensive experience teaching adults and works full-time at Operation Able where he oversees the computer lab and also teaches a range of computer skill classes. Bill has been teaching at the MFNH since 2005.

Ricky Newton is a teacher in the School Age Program.  He is currently pursuing a degree in Psychology at Bunker Hill Community College.  Ricky has been with MFNH since 2006.

Annie Small is the Associate Director responsible for administration and accounting  as well all-around support person for the MFNH. Annie has worked in numerous non-profits as an administrator, and is an involved community member of Area IV Cambridge. Annie recently finished her BA in Psychology with a concentration in Juvenile Justice, and is currently pursuing her Masters in Mental Health and Addictions at Cambridge College.  Annie has been with the MFNH since 2006, and has lived in Area IV for 25 years.

Mark Stearns is the Site Coordinator of the School Age Program. He has a BA in English and Philosophy and began working with children as a camp counselor on Cape Cod. Mark has also worked in numerous after school programs in the Boston area. He enjoys helping the children with their reading and math skills as well as directing physical activities. Mark has been with the MFNH since 2005.

Board Members

Sam Seidel – Board President
Cambridge City Councilor

Marian Darlington Hope, PhD  - Vice President
Professor of Health & Human Services, School of Management, Lesley University

Selvin Chambers - Board Clerk and Treasurer
Director - Youth Development and Family Services, Boston Centers for Youth and Families

Reuben Dottin
President,  Uniqua Reality

Bishop Brian Greene
Minister, Pentecostal Tabernacle

Karen Hacker, M.D., PhD
Executive Director, Cambridge Health Alliance,
Institute for Community Health

Stephanie Morris
Community Resident, Volunteer

Susan Richards
Out of School Time Coordinator, Agenda for Children, Department of Human Services

Mike Walsh
Deputy Superintendent, Cambridge Police Department            

All-Star Volunteers

Although we have many volunteers who keep the house going on a daily basis, these are few who have made a big commitment to the work of our house!

Maida Alvarez

Joanne

Grace Lui

Ana Puente

Celia Sullivan

Lisa Zagura