Our Staff
Executive Director – AAIDALIZ PEREZ
Aaidaliz graduated from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth with a dual degree in Crime and Justice studies as well as Health and Society. (B.A). She loves watching crime television, going on nature walks with her dog, learning new recipes and being around friends and family. Working for a job that consists of helping people has always been a dream of hers. Prior to working at FNSP, she was an intern at a non-profit organization located in Springfield, Ma. Aaidaliz enjoys working at FNSP because it allows her to be creative, utilize her problem- solving skills all while gaining new skills every day.
KITCHEN MANAGER- Elaina smith
Elaina T. Smith is a Virginia native who has proudly lived in NC, NYC, Newark, Memphis, and, now for the second time, Boston. Her food ways are inspired by memories of family and church folk cooking in both daily and special settings- her mother's gentle stirring of lima beans and her father's admonition to eat more sweet potatoes, a friend pressing out cookies, aunts proudly showcasing their sides and desserts for holidays, her grandma's prized "Heavenly Chocolate Cake." Elaina is happy to share the beauty of community and storytelling through food with FNSP.
Elaina holds a M.Div from Union Theological Seminary in NYC, an STM from Boston University, and is halfway through a D.Ministry in Pastoral Counseling. She has worked in a number of settings across the continuum of care for adults without housing, and recently completed a clinical/ACPE chaplain residency. A current theological project explores the faith implications of correlations between depression and nutrition-connected health disparities.
In general, Elaina would love to hear about your plants and what coffee you're drinking.
PROGRAM COORDINATOR- Daeny Henriquez
Daeny is currently double majoring in criminology and sociology at Emmanuel College. She was raised in Boston and loves taking walks around the city. In her spare time, she also likes to read and take drives to try new restaurants. She has always been drawn to jobs that consist of helping others. Daeny is excited to work alongside the Executive Director at the program and acquire new skills.
Our Board
Caitlin MacDonald- Board Chair
Caitlin began volunteering at FNSP in 2021 after returning home to Boston after 8 years in San Francisco with a desire to be more engaged in her local community. She quickly became involved in the development committee before formally joining the board in late 2022. Caitlin is passionate about unlocking the potential of all people and currently does that through her job as Head of People & Culture at VEIR, a start-up accelerating the growth in electric transmission capacity necessary for global decarbonization and grid resilience. Prior to working at start-ups, Caitlin spent over 15 years at social impact organizations committed to putting young adults on a path to career and college success. Caitlin earned her MBA from Boston University and her BA from Bowdoin College, and is a proud South Boston resident.
Andrew Chen - Secretary
Andrew began volunteering with FNSP in April 2020. He admired FNSP's dedication to those in need, adapting its operations to stay open through a pandemic while creating a sense of community among both volunteers and guests. Andrew loved his experiences as a volunteer and getting to know the guests, and his involvement with the organization grew as he joined the Board in 2022. Andrew holds a Bachelor's Degree in Neuroscience and Spanish from Bates College and is currently working at the Massachusetts General Hospital. In his free time, Andrew likes to read and play tennis, either with humans or his beloved canine companions Hunter and Tiki.
Steve McAllister - Treasurer
Art Nava
Art has attended Arlington Street Church since 2004, where he has served on the board and as treasurer. He has recently rejoined the FNSP board and previously served as treasurer from 2018 through 2022. He was born and raised in El Paso, where he had the joy of living and learning in a truly bicultural, binational community. He now lives in Lowell with his husband Rich and their dog Spenser. He holds a MBA from Harvard Business School.
Jeff Moyer
Jeff began volunteering at FNSP through Boston Cares in 2016, later becoming a regular volunteer by 2018. He appreciated the direct impact that the organization holds for the guests it serves as well as the connections between volunteers and joined the Board in 2022. Jeff holds a Masters in Public Administration from Kutztown University and a PhD in Public Policy from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. He works for the State Auditor's office as a Policy Analyst and has taught at local universities including Northeastern, Suffolk, UMass Boston, and Stonehill. His research interests include social equity in the legal cannabis market as well as election reform and educational equity. Jeff lives in Stoneham with his partner and occasional FNSP volunteer Ruowei.
Marc Davino
Marc began volunteering at FNSP with the prep crew in July 2020, and has been with us most Fridays since, posting images of the meals as they’re cooked as well as the volunteers serving dinner. Marc has enjoyed his role as a volunteer and has truly loved meeting fellow volunteers and supporting those most in need; Marc joined the board in September 2021. Moving to Boston in 1990 to pursue his MBA at Northeastern University, Marc also possesses a BS in Biochemistry from SUNY Stony Brook. Professionally, Marc serves as VP of Agency Advancement at Italian Home for Children, which strives to empower children, adults, and families with mental health and educational struggles. He has held similar fundraising positions at Boston-based non-profit organizations since 2004, after a 17-year career in higher education, including 11 years at Boston University. Marc is active in Boston’s LGBTQ sports community, as a player and board member in the Beantown Softball League, Boston GLBTQ Basketball League, and FLAG Flag Football, going back to 1994.
Jeannette Lam
Jeannette, a dedicated advocate for social justice, is honored to serve on the Friday Night Supper Program (FNSP) board. As an alumna of both Middlebury College and NYU, Jeannette leverages her professional background in education technology, nonprofit management, and philanthropy to contribute to FNSP's mission to ensure that no one goes hungry in Boston. Jeannette takes pride in supporting the program's endeavor to provide warm meals to those in need in a dignified setting. She is driven by a lifelong commitment to fostering a more equitable, just, and inclusive society. In her free time, she finds joy in cultural exploration through travel and meeting other people's dogs.
Maureen Keegan
Maureen joined the board of FNSP in 2023. Her professional background spans the for-profit and non-profit sector, with a common thread of a focus on impact and engagement. She is currently works for Bain & Company as Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Boston office. She holds a BA in International Relations from Boston College and an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. Maureen lives in the South End and in her free time enjoys traveling, running, photography, and spending time with her rescue dog, Sally.
Andy Zozom
Andy joined the board of FNSP in 2024. He has been working at Pine Street Inn since 2017, where he currently serves as the Chief of Operations & Social Enterprise. Prior to coming to the east coast, Andy worked for Seattle Goodwill for twelve years. Andy has a Ph.D. and M.S. in Industrial Engineering from North Carolina State University. He lives in Milton with his husband, son, and an overly friendly golden retriever named Bruno.
Jack Tragni
Jack joined the board of FNSP in 2024. He is a long time resident of Boston and has quickly fallen in love with FNSP, volunteering most Friday evenings. He is incredibly grateful to be in such great company serving meals with dignity to anyone in need at FNSP. Jack has a background as a consultant for various Boston business’s as well as an impact startup overseas in Africa. Jack holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Massachusetts Boston, and candidacy for a M.S. in Finance from Boston College. In his free time he enjoys sailing on the Charles and volunteering around Boston.