Breaktime associates working with programs staff

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.

Openings

Leadership Team

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

Connor Schoen

Co-Founder and

Executive Director

Kelly Whalen

Vice President of Development

Ryan McCarthy

Vice President of Programs and Community Outreach

Quanesha Fuller, LICSW

Senior Director of Programs

Chris Cotrone

Senior Director of Communications & Strategic Initiatives

Natasha Adeyemi

Director of Community Outreach

Andrew Bloniarz

Director of Government Grants & Contracts

Anika Munroe

Senior Director of Finance & Operations

Christian Garcia

Senior Director of Human Resources & Organizational Development

Join Breaktime

Work alongside visionary leaders building a more equitable future.

See Open Roles

Programs Team

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

Quanesha Fuller, LICSW

Senior Director of Programs

April Tate

Senior Manager

of Training

Vania Mauricio

Manager of Program Operations

Janeen Williams

Manager of Workforce Partnerships

Jasmin Ramirez

Coordinator of Young Adult Services

Devon McClurken

BAY-CASH Program Mentor

Victoria Amico

Curriculum & Flight Booster Coordinator

Marquita Niles

Senior Coordinator

of Training

Mike Maguire

Coordinator of Workforce Partnerships

Max Copans

Training

Coordinator

Io Fletcher

Senior Coordinator

of Training

Katie Taylor

Coordinator of Workforce Partnerships

Sam Helderop

Impact Evaluation

Analyst

Alex Hansen

BAY-CASH Peer Mentor

Lindsey Oliver

Training Coordinator

Olivia Tambascio

Coordinator of Young Adult Services

Hannah Nishiura

Program Operations Intern

Vitrinnie Asante-Tannor

Impact Evaluation Intern

Our Program

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.

Chris Cotrone

Senior Director of Communications & Strategic Initiatives

Jimena Chavez

Communications Manager

Julia Donegan

Senior Coordinator of Special Projects

Help Us Tell the Story

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

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Community Outreach

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

Natasha Adeyemi

Director of Community Outreach

Cherita Smith

Manager of Intake

& Assessment

Daniel Fuller

Manager of Community Outreach

Grace Lackey

Community Outreach

Coordinator

Mallory Rogers

Resource Hub Fellow

Jessie Stettin

Community Outreach Intake & Assessment Intern

Bring Breaktime to You

From local events to resource fairs,

our team is building bridges across Boston.

Collaborate

Development

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

Andrew Bloniarz

Director of Government Grants & Contracts

Lisa Robinson

Development Operations & Events Manager

Jacob Landau

Development Communications

Coordinator

Ameera Altayeb

Development

Intern

Fuel the Mission

Partner with us to grow Breaktime’s impact

and ensure every young adult has the chance to thrive.

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Finance and Operations

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

Anika Munroe

Senior Director of Finance & Operations

Alexzandra Baldeo

Manager of Finance & Operations

Catherine Calderon

Manager of Building and Office Operations

Keep the Engine Running

Behind every success story

is a team making it all possible.

See Our New Building

Human Resources

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

Christian Garcia

Senior Director of Human Resources & Organizational Development

Xenia Herrera

Manager of Payroll and Benefits

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.

Work With Us

Board of Directors

Gary Pforzheimer - Chair; President at PG Calc Massachusetts Commission
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

1 in 10 young people ages 18-25 experience homelessness in a given year in the US.

89% of young people 18-24 experiencing homelessness are BIPOC.

78% of Breaktime alumni are currently in stable housing situations.

89% of Breaktime's young adult alumni were employed or in school in 2024.

Our People

Meet the team behind the movement.

Leadership Team

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

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.

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.

Chris Cotrone

Jimena Chavez

Julia Donegan

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.

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.

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.

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.

Find your path

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

Board of Directors

Advisory Council

Young Adult Leadership Council

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

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

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