Greater Lowell Community Foundation

Personal Stories

Belinda Juran and Evan Schapiro: Helping to Maintain and Grow the Merrimack Valley’s Rich Cultural Tradition

Belinda Juran and Evan Schapiro

As residents of the Merrimack Valley for the past 25 years, Belinda and Evan often took advantage of the rich and diverse cultural opportunities that the region offered. Unlike Boston, where the scene is dominated by large cultural institutions with a large donor base, the Merrimack Valley's arts scene typically consists of a more diverse group of smaller and less well-known organizations. So, Evan and Belinda were especially surprised to learn that the Merrimack Valley did not have a permanently endowed Arts Fund dedicated to the support of local cultural organizations. MORE

Peter S. Stamas: Dedicated to Education in Lowell for 17 Years

Peter Stamas

Peter’s Passion: Education and civic involvement.
As headmaster of Lowell High School for 17 years, Peter shaped the minds of Lowell’s future leaders and led by example. He believed community services was the way to better our region’s quality of life. More...

GLCF Board, Staff and Committees

Greater Lowell Community Foundation’s Board of Directors, Staff and Committee members bring an array of expertise along with a devotion to the Foundation’s mission to improve the quality of life in our region.

Board


  • John P. Chemaly

  • James F. Conway III

  • Richard K. Donahue, Sr.

  • Kay Doyle, Ph.D.

  • George L. Duncan

  • Winslow H. Duke

  • Steven Joncas

  • Michael J. Kuenzler

  • Jacqueline F. Moloney, Ed.D.,
    Vice President

  • Luis Pedroso, President
     

  • James H. Reichheld, M.D.

  • Atty. Annmarie Roark, Clerk

  • Lura Smith

  • William Samaras
     

  • James C. Shannon III, CPA, Treasurer

  • Brian J. Stafford, CPA, MST, Asst. Treasurer

  • Lori Trahan

  • Mark O'Neil

Greater Lowell Community Foundation Staff

CFNCM Staff photo
From the left: Suzanne Frechette, Development and Program Officer,
Bruce Leggat, Administrative Assistant,
David Kronberg, Executive Director,
Janinne Nocco, Office Administrator

Affiliated Project Staff


  • Brenda J. Costello, Director, Lowell High School Campaign for Educational Excellence

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Distribution Committee

  • Marie Sweeney, Chairman
  • Peter J. Aucella
  • David Black
  • Brenda Bond
  • Francisco Carvalho
  • Alex Chanler
  • Elizabeth Coughlin
  • Michael Gallagher
  • Pauline Golec
  • Ellen Harde
  • William Hardy
  • Judy Larter
  • David W. Malone
  • Connie Martin
  • Martha Mayo
  • Amsi Y. Morales-Lopez
  • Faye Morrison
  • Gail Poulten
  • Peggy Shepard
  • Mary Ann Simensen
  • Sayan Souen
  • Marie Sweeney
  • Judith A. Tavano
  • Dale S. Weiss
  • Kenneth Wingood

Editorial Committee

  • Mehmed Ali
  • Brenda Costello
  • Marie P. Sweeney

Finance Committee

  • Jacqueline Moloney, Ph.D.
  • James C. Shannon III, CPA
  • Brian J. Stafford, CPA, MST

Investment Committee

  • Richard K. Donahue, Sr.
  • Winslow H. Duke
  • Luis Pedroso
  • James C. Shannon III, CPA

    Nominating Committee

  • Kay Doyle
  • Jacqueline Moloney, Ed.D.
  • Atty. Annmarie Roark

Celebrate Giving! Planning Committee

  • Lura Smith
  • Curtis B. Barton
  • Nathan Biggs
  • T. C. Breazeale
  • Linda Chemaly
  • Brenda Costello
  • Charles Cutler
  • Melisa DeMauro
  • Kay Doyle Ph.D., co-chair
  • Kimberley Fitch
  • Maureen Gervais
  • Dorcas Grigg-Saito
  • Peter Hantzis
  • Steven Joncas
  • David Kronberg
  • Janet Leggat
  • Patti Mason
  • Leslie Morin
  • Amy Pessia
  • Kay Petruzziello
  • Ken Powers
  • Paulette Renault-Caragianes
  • Sharon Shelton
  • Daniel St. Jean
  • Marie Sweeney
  • Vera Tith
  • Lee Torla
  • Germaine Vigeant-Trudel

Professional Advisory Committee

  • Edward H. Adamsky, Esq.
  • Arthur L. Eno, Jr., Esq.
  • Marshall L. Field, Esq.
  • Arthur V. Ford, CPA
  • W. Neil Hurley, Esq.
  • Dennis McHugh, Esq.
  • Robert C. Mongeau, CLU
  • Atty. Annmarie Roark
  • Brian J. Stafford, CPA, MST

Scholarship Committee

  • William Samaras, Headmaster, Lowell High School
  • Mary Jo Adie
  • Norma Audy
  • Stravroula Bletsis
  • Brian Chapman
  • Stephanie Donahue
  • Gail Green
  • Shawn Harty
  • Bob McCarthy
  • Bob McLeod
  • Jill McNamara
  • Elkin Montoya
  • Janinne Nocco
  • Mike Nolet
  • Jeanne Osborne
  • Cheryl Sheridan

Marketing/Outreach Committee

  • John P. Chemaly, Chair
  • Michael J. Kuenzler
  • Lori A. Loureiro
  • Mark O'Neil
  • James H. Reichheld, M.D.
  • William J. Samaras
  • Lura Smith

Strategic Planning Committee

  • George L. Duncan, Chair
  • John P. Chemaly
  • Steven Joncas
  • Michael J. Kuenzler

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