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Our People

Meet the team behind the movement.

Breaktime is powered by people—dedicated, mission-driven team members working together to end young adult homelessness.

Leadership Team

Breaktime is led by a coalition of dream-builders and analytical thinkers dedicated to ending homelessness across Boston. 

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Connor Schoen

Co-Founder and

CEO​

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Ryan McCarthy

Vice President of Programs and Community Outreach​

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Anika Munroe

Associate Vice President of Finance & Operations​

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Christian Garcia

Associate Vice President of People

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Quanesha Fuller, LICSW

Senior Director of Programs

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Chris Cotrone

Senior Director of Communications & Executive Operations

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Natasha Adeyemi

Senior Director of Community Outreach

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Andrew Bloniarz 

Director of Government Grants & Contracts​

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Join Breaktime

Work alongside visionary leaders building a more equitable future.

Programs Team

Breaktime’s programs team works directly with young adult Associates to facilitate educational programming.

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Quanesha Fuller, LICSW

Senior Director of Programs

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April Tate

Assistant Director of Workforce Development

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Christina Fonseca

Manager of Young Adult Services

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Vania Mauricio

Manager of Program Operations

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Zoe Sachs

Manager of Training

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Io Fletcher

Senior Coordinator

of Training

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Alex Hansen

BAY-CASH Peer Mentor​

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Sam Helderop

Senior Impact Evaluation Analyst

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Dalya Kahn

Coordinator of Young Adult Services

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Jake Beauchesne

Coordinator of Workforce Placements

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Devon McClurken

BAY-CASH Program Mentor​

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Marquita Niles

Senior Coordinator

of Training

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Jasmin Ramirez

Coordinator of Young Adult Services

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Olivia Tambascio

Coordinator of Young Adult Services

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Hope Tiboni

Coordinator of Young Adult Services

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Max Copans

Training Coordinator

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Hannah Kershner

Programs Operations Intern

Changing Lives

Join the frontlines of youth empowerment by
supporting our Associates every step of the way.

Communications

Breaktime's Communications team works tirelessly to raise awareness about Breaktime's mission. The team collaborates on media relationships, team events, and digital affairs.

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Chris Cotrone

Senior Director of Communications & Executive Operations

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Jimena Chavez

Communications Manager

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Julia Donegan

Manager of Executive Operations & Strategic Initiatives

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Victoria Amico

Communications Coordinator

Help Us Tell the Story

Are you a storyteller, designer, or content creator?
Let’s amplify youth voices together.

Community Outreach

Breaktime’s Community Outreach Team works with local organizations to facilitate partnerships and coordinate events. 

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Natasha Adeyemi

Senior Director of Community Outreach

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Cherita Smith

Manager of Intake 

& Assessment

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Daniel Fuller

Manager of Community Outreach

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Alex Parkes

Resource Hub Manager

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Grace Lackey

Community Outreach 

Coordinator

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Ameera Altayeb

Resource Hub Coordinator

Bring Breaktime to You

From local events to resource fairs,

our team is building bridges across Boston. 

Development

Breaktime’s development team sustains the organization’s operations by collaborating with public and institutional funders. 

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Andrew Bloniarz

Director of Government Grants & Contracts

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Lisa Robinson

Development Operations & Events Manager

Fuel the Mission

Partner with us to grow Breaktime’s impact
and ensure every young adult has the chance to thrive.

Finance and Operations

Breaktime’s finance and operations team sustains Breaktime’s everyday needs, allowing us to serve our young adults.

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Anika Munroe

Associate Vice President of Finance & Operations

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Alexzandra Baldeo

Manager of Finance & Operations

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Drew Curtis

Coordinator of Office Operations

Keep the Engine Running

Behind every success story

is a team making it all possible. 

Human Resources

Breaktime's human resources team empowers staff by offering meaningful support to better serve our young adults.

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Christian Garcia

Associate Vice President of People

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Xenia Herrera

Manager of Payroll and Benefits

 

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Devan Cappelli

Talent and Employee Experience Coordinator

 

Find your path

Are you a bold innovator who wants to end homelessness? Apply to work at Breaktime today.

Board of Directors

Gary Pforzheimer - Chair; President at PG Calc
Keith Anderson - Treasurer; Former Chief Financial Officer at Amwell
Grace Sterling Stowell - Clerk; Executive Director at BAGLY; Executive member of Massachusetts Commission for LGBTQ+ Youth
Nathan Rosin - Vice President of Crimson Lion
Connor Schoen 
- Executive Director & Co-Founder at Breaktime
Ellen B. Segal - Former financial services professional, Arbor Commercial Mortgage Corp.
Tony Shu - Co-Founder of Breaktime; CEO at Parker; Founder of HiHome

Advisory Council

Steve Grossman - CEO of Initiative for a Competitive Inner City; Former State Treasurer
Matthew Bacon - Brand Design Director, Gensler
Earl Hinton - Retired ; Progressive Roles in Leadership Development 
Chris Mann - Head of Community Affairs, Bain Capital
Bob Giannino - Senior Vice President and Advocacy Practice Co-Lead of Lindauer
Jeremy Cramer - Founder of Exponential Philanthropy; Advisor at Crimson Lion / Lavine Family Foundation
Sarah Perry - CEO at SP Non-Profit Consulting
Catherine D'Amato - President and CEO, Greater Boston Food Bank
Daniel Levin - Director and Tax Counsel at The Baupost Group

Young Adult Leadership Council

Breaktime's young adult leadership council ensures that young adult voices are central in our work. 

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​Breaktime is a leading Boston nonprofit working at the intersection of young adult homelessness, supported employment, and economic mobility.

 

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Boston, MA 02110

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Breaktime’s mission is to break the cycle of homelessness by equipping young adults with the job and financial security they need to establish housing security. By providing employment, wraparound services, and financial support, Breaktime works to ensure that every young person has the tools they need to achieve job, financial, and long-term housing security.

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