Executive Staff
Leah Parker-Moldover
Executive Director
Leah Parker-Moldover
Executive Director
Leah leads MWNN’s efforts to support and strengthen the nonprofit community by connecting people and organizations to resources, expertise, and each other. Throughout her career, she has served in advocacy and community leadership roles in both the nonprofit and higher education sectors, fostering collaboration and capacity-building to create lasting impact.
Patricia Leary
associate director
Patricia Leary
Associate Director
Patricia supports MWNN’s programs and partnerships that strengthen nonprofit leaders and organizations across the MetroWest region. With nearly 20 years of experience in nonprofit management, public policy, community organizing, and fundraising, she brings a collaborative, community-centered approach to advancing equity, leadership development, and sector-wide impact.
Board Members
Kate Baker
Research Director, MetroWest Health Foundation
Chair
Julia Perez Chase
Program Manager, Sincere Foundation
Vice chair
Kevin Lopez
Executive Director, Hoops and Homework, Inc.
treasuer
Rachel Vingsness
Director of Programs and Operations, Natick Service Council
clerk
Emmanuella Gibson
Organization Development Specialist focusing on DEIB, Digital Federal Credit Union
Board Member
Elizabeth Garrigan-Byerly
Executive Minister for Area Conference Ministry, United Church of Christ
Board Member
Dr. Susan Dargan,
Founding Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Framingham State University
Board Member
Margie Rosario
Co-Founder, Gems @The Arts
Board Member
Tina Tavares Powderly
Executive Director, Franklin Food Pantry
Board Member
Dr. Nadia Butt
Founder & Principal Consultant, Naz Consulting
Board Member
Ijeoma Anyanwu
Director of Volunteer Services, Jewish Family Service of Metrowest
Board Member
Karen Kerns
Director of Special Projects, Discovery Museum
Board Member