Meet Our Staff
Rick Doane
Executive Director
Rick received his Masters Degree in Public Administration from Suffolk University in Boston, Massachusetts; and he completed his undergraduate work at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Rick has worked and volunteered in a number of capacities at nonprofit organizations throughout Massachusetts and around the world.
Geoff Bowen
Food Rescue Coordinator
Geoff was born and raised in Massachusetts and is trained as a professional chef. He met his wife while working at a theater in New York and moved to Quincy after graduating from the Culinary Academy of New York.
Paula Daniels
Director of Development
Paula has a BA in Politics from St. Anselm College as well as considerable development and administration experience working with non-profit organizations including: the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Community Enterprises, Inc. and Citizens Energy Corporation.
Claire Hagan
New Directions Counseling Coordinator
Claire received a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Massachusetts; Certificate of Clinical Specialty in Mental Health Services to Infants and Families from New England Medical Center and a B.A. in Early Childhood and Family Intervention from Emmanuel College.
Eileen Kelly
Food Pantry Manager
Eileen is responsible for the oversight of Interfaith’s food pantry. A passion for social justice issues permeates Eileen’s life. She has been involved with many different nonprofit organizations around such issues as: domestic violence, marriage equality, adoptee rights and mental health.
Angela Lee
Assistant Bookkeeper
Angela has 25+ years of experience in operations, sales and client management. She began at Interfaith as a volunteer and is happy to now utilize her professional skills as a staff member to further contribute to Interfaith’s mission.
Charlene Manning
Bureau Drawer Thrift Shop Manager
Jennifer Sammons
Communications Manager
Jennifer manages Interfaith’s multiple communications channels. Additionally, she oversees internal databases and maintains the website. Her professional background is in digital journalism and she has worked at media outlets across the country.
Marianne Schepici
Office Manager & Bookkeeper
Marianne brings more than 25 years of accounting, marketing, and business management experience to her role at Interfaith. She previously worked at several for-profit organizations including an apparel retailer and a food distributor/wholesaler.
Jessica Tang
Medical Billing Specialist
Jessica grew up in New Hampshire and received her Bachelor's Degree in business management from Suffolk University. Her professional experience includes positions working at the Secretary of the Commonwealth, State Street and Suffolk University.
Kim Whitrap
Homelessness Prevention Coordinator
Kim holds a BS in Interdisciplinary/Peace Studies from the University of Missouri and has more than 17 years of experience serving individuals and families in crisis.
Leslie Wittmann
Assistant Food Pantry Manager
Originally from New York, Leslie moved to the Boston area for graduate school in 2003 and never looked back. Her professional background is in healthcare, where she held positions in communications, marketing and consulting.