BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Meet our Board of Directors

Jenny Lecoq

President

Attracted by its charming New England character, “small town” feel and proximity to Boston, Jenny moved to Stoneham in 2016 with her husband and two young daughters.

Jenny completed her B.A. in Biology and Masters Certificate in Nonprofit Fundraising Management at Boston University. She taught English for nearly 10 years in Chile, Czech Republic, France and Romania. Jenny spent four years as a Development Officer, managing Foundation and Corporate relations, for the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras and currently is the Development Director at the Friday Night Supper Program in Boston.

Jessica Chasse

Vice President

​Jessica grew up in New Jersey but after attending the University of Connecticut she fell in love with New England. After graduating from UConn in 2005 with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Psychology and a minor in English literature she started working for Boston Children's Hospital as the orthopaedic research department Grant Manager. While working she went back to school for a Master's Degree in Finance Management through the Harvard University Extension Program. She finished the program in 2015 while working as a stay-at-home mom.
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After looking in many of the neighboring towns for a home, Jessica and her husband landed in Stoneham in 2011. She feels so fortunate to live in such a wonderful town and to have found a place to call home. She is excited to work with the CDC to give back to the community.

Michael Bratina

Treasurer

Mike works for Boston Children’s Hospital leading a team of Network Engineers.  He is also the Chair of the Ski Committee for the Appalachian Mountain Club’s Boston Chapter and is a Registered Maine Guide.  Mike served in the US Air Force and received his MBA in Finance and International Management from Northeastern University.

Lauren Murphy

Laurie Calvert

Nathan Koontz

Secretary

Arlington Heights native Lauren Murphy attended Northeastern University before moving to Stoneham 23 years ago.  She owns and runs a home daycare and quickly became active in the  Stoneham public school system while her three adult children were in the schools.  

​Lauren was Co-President for the South School and Middle School PTOs, a Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader, president of the Music Parents Association and a board member of the Grid Iron Club. Currently Lauren is on the SHS Council, the Farmers Market Committee, the CDC Neighborhood Group, and volunteers at the community dinner.

STAC Facilitator, Director

Director
​Laurie has worked, lived, and played in the Boston area for over 20 years. She is in her element when she contributes to and collaborates with organizations that connect her to the community because she knows that these organizations can transform a community into their best collective self. Professionally, she brings diversity from many sectors that are central to the Massachusetts economy. However her passion is to work with small and main street businesses to help them navigate growth. Laurie leads the Stoneham Transportation Advisory Committee that advocates for multi-modal transportation that is safe, affordable, and equitable for everyone in Stoneham. Laurie completed her master’s degree in Urban and Environmental Policy + Planning at Tufts University and she holds an undergraduate degree in Business Administration.
After searching for the perfect balance of small town community and large city benefits to raise their young and growing family, Nathan and his wife moved to Stoneham in 2016. Nathan attended Northeastern University where he earned his Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Since graduating he has held various roles focused on Customer Engagement and Success in the Biotech and Robotics industries. He currently leads a global team of application engineers for a robotics startup in Boston. When he’s not working, Nathan can be found hiking through the Fells with his family, enjoying the Greenway, working on his home, and learning new woodworking skills.
 
Nathan is excited to join the CDC Board to give back to the community by helping turn the great ideas from neighbors and residents into a reality.