Board OF DIRECTORSWe are an all-volunteer organization. Everyone at Phinney's volunteers their time for free to support families in need and their beloved pets.
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Daniela Caride – President of the Board
A journalist, landscape designer, and medical interpreter, Daniela has been volunteering for Phinney’s since 2007 in every capacity, and became President in 2012. She has a master’s degree in Environmental Sciences from UFRJ, Brazil, and a master’s degree in Journalism from Harvard University, writing her final project on dogs and the U.S. military. She lives at a small farm with her husband, 4 cats, 3 big fluffy dogs, chickens and bees. She supports Phinney's with whatever is most pressing, and orchestrates the needs and resources of the nonprofit. She is a most avid advocate of Phinney's, developing relationships and partnerships for the nonprofit, and making many like-minded friends along the way.
A journalist, landscape designer, and medical interpreter, Daniela has been volunteering for Phinney’s since 2007 in every capacity, and became President in 2012. She has a master’s degree in Environmental Sciences from UFRJ, Brazil, and a master’s degree in Journalism from Harvard University, writing her final project on dogs and the U.S. military. She lives at a small farm with her husband, 4 cats, 3 big fluffy dogs, chickens and bees. She supports Phinney's with whatever is most pressing, and orchestrates the needs and resources of the nonprofit. She is a most avid advocate of Phinney's, developing relationships and partnerships for the nonprofit, and making many like-minded friends along the way.
Judy Bell – First Vice President & Co-Clerk
After 37 years working at Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA, Judy joined Phinney's in October 2014. She is also involved with the Minuteman Senior Services Meals On Wheels program and previously assisted them in their Money Management and Protective Services programs. Besides being the First VP and Co-Clerk, Judy runs events and writes grants to raise funds for Phinney's. After seeing how traumatic and stressful it was for her Conure, Peanut, to lose his home, and giving him a loving family, Judy is looking forward to helping owners keep their pets.
After 37 years working at Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA, Judy joined Phinney's in October 2014. She is also involved with the Minuteman Senior Services Meals On Wheels program and previously assisted them in their Money Management and Protective Services programs. Besides being the First VP and Co-Clerk, Judy runs events and writes grants to raise funds for Phinney's. After seeing how traumatic and stressful it was for her Conure, Peanut, to lose his home, and giving him a loving family, Judy is looking forward to helping owners keep their pets.
Lauren K. Terry – Second Vice President & Communications Chair
Lauren K. Terry became a volunteer with Phinney's in 2013. She started out as a foster parent and media assistant. Soon after, she took on the role of Foster Manager, and now she's thrilled to work alongside Daniela as the Communications Chair and strengthen our Board as Second VP. She brings 15 years of experience in nonprofit management, specializing in developing compelling communications strategies for high-growth organizations. She lives in Watertown with her husband, Eric, and a clowder of feline friends.
Lauren K. Terry became a volunteer with Phinney's in 2013. She started out as a foster parent and media assistant. Soon after, she took on the role of Foster Manager, and now she's thrilled to work alongside Daniela as the Communications Chair and strengthen our Board as Second VP. She brings 15 years of experience in nonprofit management, specializing in developing compelling communications strategies for high-growth organizations. She lives in Watertown with her husband, Eric, and a clowder of feline friends.
Lisa Nelson – Co-Clerk & Client Chair
Lisa Nelson started volunteering with Phinney’s in 2008, and has greatly enjoyed being a part of the family ever since. She is an event planner by day, and an illustrator and painter by night, as well as an avid animal lover at all times. She has volunteered with multiple pet-centric charities, walking newly surrendered dogs, assisting pet owners with their pet care, staffing numerous pet charity events, as well as creating artwork for these events. She joined the Phinney's Board of Directors in 2020 to coordinate the support we give to pet owners in need, and to help with key administrative responsibilities.
Lisa Nelson started volunteering with Phinney’s in 2008, and has greatly enjoyed being a part of the family ever since. She is an event planner by day, and an illustrator and painter by night, as well as an avid animal lover at all times. She has volunteered with multiple pet-centric charities, walking newly surrendered dogs, assisting pet owners with their pet care, staffing numerous pet charity events, as well as creating artwork for these events. She joined the Phinney's Board of Directors in 2020 to coordinate the support we give to pet owners in need, and to help with key administrative responsibilities.
Jan Johnson, C.P.A. – Treasurer
Jan has started volunteering with Phinney’s Friends in 2013. She is a retired Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who now volunteers for several nonprofits in Massachusetts and South Carolina, where she now resides with her rescue dog, Pappi. She fosters animals, transports shelter dogs to their new loving homes, helps nonprofits with their finances and rescues homeless cats to find them good families. Jan manages Phinney’s finances, tax-related responsibilities and our budget.
Jan has started volunteering with Phinney’s Friends in 2013. She is a retired Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who now volunteers for several nonprofits in Massachusetts and South Carolina, where she now resides with her rescue dog, Pappi. She fosters animals, transports shelter dogs to their new loving homes, helps nonprofits with their finances and rescues homeless cats to find them good families. Jan manages Phinney’s finances, tax-related responsibilities and our budget.
Laura Howes, C.P.A. – Finance Chair
Laura, a Certified Public Accountant, became involved with Phinney’s in 2014. Animals are Laura’s passion and besides her dedication to promoting the human-animal bond, she is a strong supporter of no-kill animal shelters and advocates for spay and neuter organizations. Laura, who shares her life with her beloved, super fuzzy rescue Persian cat, leads our Finance Committee. She is responsible for the company’s day-to-day financial reporting and bookkeeping, and also enjoys helping with pet care.
Laura, a Certified Public Accountant, became involved with Phinney’s in 2014. Animals are Laura’s passion and besides her dedication to promoting the human-animal bond, she is a strong supporter of no-kill animal shelters and advocates for spay and neuter organizations. Laura, who shares her life with her beloved, super fuzzy rescue Persian cat, leads our Finance Committee. She is responsible for the company’s day-to-day financial reporting and bookkeeping, and also enjoys helping with pet care.
Mara Voukydis, Esq. – Admin Chair
Mara has been a board member since 2012. She is an attorney who manages a program with the state public defender agency. Years prior, Mara worked as a social services advocate for people with chronic illnesses, and heard about Phinney’s from grateful clients. She is enthusiastic to support an organization that serves both people and animals. Mara focuses on program evaluation and risk reduction. She also founded and coordinates our Pet Boost Program, based on our partnership with Fenway Health, which provides low-income people with supplementary pet food and other pet supplies. Mara's furry family happily includes two extremely fuzzy and ridiculous rescue kitties, Vinnie and Hazel.
Mara has been a board member since 2012. She is an attorney who manages a program with the state public defender agency. Years prior, Mara worked as a social services advocate for people with chronic illnesses, and heard about Phinney’s from grateful clients. She is enthusiastic to support an organization that serves both people and animals. Mara focuses on program evaluation and risk reduction. She also founded and coordinates our Pet Boost Program, based on our partnership with Fenway Health, which provides low-income people with supplementary pet food and other pet supplies. Mara's furry family happily includes two extremely fuzzy and ridiculous rescue kitties, Vinnie and Hazel.