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Young Adult Homelessness
1 in 10 young people ages 18-25 experience homelessness in a given year in the US.
The Problem
> Employment
> Housing
Who It Affects
> Young Adults
> Young People of Color
> LGBTQ+ Young Adults
> Let's Change This
Services
89% of young people 18-24 experiencing homelessness are BIPOC.
Program Model
> What We Do
> Launchpad
> Liftoff
> Stable Orbit
> Apply
The "Hub"
> Inside the Hub
> Let's Change This
Get Involved
78% of Breaktime alumni are currently in stable housing situations.
Take Action
> Become a Partner
> Volunteer
> Advocate
Ways to Give
> Donate Now
> Donate Items
> Leadership Circle
> Friendship Circle
> Starbound Campaign
> Donate Today
About
89% of Breaktime's young adult alumni were employed or in school in 2024.
Who We Are
> About Us
> Our Team
> Careers
> Supporters
> Financials
Impact
> News & Stories
> Blog
> Annual Report
> What We Do Differently

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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

Executive Director

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Kelly Whalen

Vice President of Development

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Ryan McCarthy

Vice President of Programs and Community Outreach

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Quanesha Fuller, LCSW

Senior Director of Programs

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Chris Cotrone

Senior Director of Communications & Strategic Initiatives

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Natasha Adeyemi

Director of Community Outreach

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Andrew Bloniarz

Director of Government Grants & Contracts

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Anika Munroe

Senior Director of Finance & Operations

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Christian Garcia

Senior Director of Human Resources & Organizational Development

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, LCSW

Senior Director of Programs

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April Tate

Senior Manager

of Training

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Vania Mauricio

Manager of Program Operations

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Janeen Williams

Manager of Workforce Partnerships

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Jasmin Ramirez

Coordinator of Young Adult Services

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Devon McClurken

BAY-CASH Program Mentor

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Claire Salomon

Coordinator of Young Adult Services

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Victoria Amico

Curriculum & Flight Booster Coordinator

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Marquita Niles

Senior Coordinator

of Training

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Mike Maguire

Coordinator of Workforce Partnerships

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Max Copans

Training

Coordinator

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Io Fletcher

Senior Coordinator

of Training

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Katie Taylor

Coordinator of Workforce Partnerships

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Sam Helderop

Impact Evaluation

Analyst

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Alex Hansen

BAY-CASH Peer Mentor

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Lindsey Oliver

Training Coordinator

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Olivia Tambascio

Coordinator of Young Adult Services

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Hannah Nishiura

Program Operations Intern

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Vitrinnie Asante-Tannor

Impact Evaluation 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 & Strategic Initiatives

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Jimena Chavez

Communications Manager

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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.

Community Outreach

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

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Natasha Adeyemi

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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Grace Lackey

Community Outreach

Coordinator

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Mallory Rogers

Resource Hub Fellow

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Jessie Stettin

Community Outreach Intake & Assessment Intern

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

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Jacob Landau

Development Communications

Coordinator

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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.

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

Senior Director of Finance & Operations

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Alexzandra Baldeo

Manager of Finance & Operations

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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.

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Christian Garcia

Senior Director of Human Resources & Organizational Development

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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

Grace Sterling Stowell - Board Clerk; Executive Director at BAGLY; Executive member of Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth
Gary Pforzheimer - Board Treasurer; President at PG Calc
Nathan Rosin - Vice President of Crimson Lion
Keith Anderson - Former Chief Financial Officer at Amwell
Tony Shu - Co-Founder of Breaktime; CEO at Parker; Founder of HiHome
Connor Schoen - Executive Director & Co-Founder at Breaktime

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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