Our Staff
Diane S. Nahabedian
Executive Director
Diane S. Nahabedian joined Envisioning Access as the executive director in August 2020. As a senior level non-profit management professional, Diane S. Nahabedian has spent over thirty years working with organizations to enhance their stature through outreach to ensure organizational financial security.
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Alison Payne
Director of Monkey Care
Alison has had a lifelong interest in animals, especially primates. In the third grade, she decided that she would work with monkeys or apes someday. Throughout her education, she volunteered at pet clinics, an avian nursery, and Zoo New England, and has always loved learning more about different animals.
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Erica Noyes
Director of Marketing and Communications
An Envisioning Access staff member from 2011-2018, Erica returned to the team in 2020 as the Director of Marketing and Communications. After graduating from Bennington College with a degree in photography and music, she moved to Boston in 1999 to begin a career in the nonprofit world.
Amir Ameli
Business Development Manager
Amir is a dedicated advocate for positive change, with a rich and diverse background that showcases his versatility and commitment to making a difference. Holding a Masters in Global Public Policy from Suffolk University, Amir possesses a profound understanding of global issues and the capacity to tackle intricate challenges on a global scale.
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Serjio Brereda, CNP
Fund Development Manager
Serjio is an avid nonprofit professional in the Greater Houston area in Texas. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the University of Houston, with a focus in Nonprofit Management to earn his Certified Nonprofit Professional credentials with their Nonprofit Leadership Alliance program. Serjio has been in the sector for over seven years, working in a variety of nonprofits.
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Jenni-Rose DiCecco
Outreach Coordinator
Jenni-Rose graduated from Suffolk University with her Masters in Crime and Justice Studies in 2022, after also earning her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in Government from Suffolk University.
With her background in restorative justice, nonprofits, and athletics Jenni-Rose was thrilled to join the team at Envisioning Access because of her passion for helping others. She is enthusiastic about assisting the organization in making the transition from its past mission to its future goals.
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Allyson Migneault
Veterinary Technician
Allyson received her bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology from University of Massachusetts/Mount Ida College in 2008. She always knew she wanted to work with exotic animals and was thrilled when she was offered a position at Envisioning Access in 2009.
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Kim Gomez
Animal Care Staff
Kim has always had an affinity for animals, having owned a plethora of domesticated mammals and reptiles while she was growing up. She discovered Envisioning Access in the summer of 2013 while attending Boston University, and started interning while completing her BA in behavioral biology.
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Chelsea Lundblad
Animal Care Staff
Having grown up on a hobby farm, Chelsea developed an early passion for the animal world as she spent every day among a wide variety of animals. She graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s degree in film and television, but quickly realized working with animals was her true calling.
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Our Leadership
Robert Sanders
With more than 30 years of investment, analytical and financial management experience, Robert serves as a portfolio manager at Woodstock Corporation for individuals and families in addition to having investment research responsibilities.
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Susan Keyes
Susan Keyes is the co-owner of Keyes North Atlantic, Inc., a leading provider of green technology and electro-mechanical systems design, installation, repair, and maintenance in eastern Massachusetts.
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Daniel Skehan
Dan is a Finance and Operations Manager at Russell’s Garden Center in Wayland, Massachusetts. He has previously worked as a financial controller for an HVAC and electrical contracting firm and began his career as an accountant for one of the largest regional public accounting firms in Massachusetts.
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Khristine Carroll
Khristine currently holds the position of Vice President and General Manager at Electrochem Solutions, Inc, an Integer Company. Formerly she was Vice President of Business Development at Forum Plastics and also held the position of Executive Vice President-Commercial Operations for AdvanSource Biomaterials Corporation.
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Michele Cunneen
Michele is the founder and president of Animal Research Consulting LLC, a life sciences consulting firm specializing in animal care programs. Prior to starting the consulting business, she was the Associate Director of Pre-Clinical Biology at Genzyme Corporation.
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Sarah Davis
Dr. Sarah Davis has been providing direct patient care as a dentist in Lexington for over 20 years. She is a member of the ADA and the MDS. Originally from Iowa, Sarah lives in Chelmsford, MA, where she serves as an elected town representative.
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Glenn Gomes-Casseres
Glenn is a Technology and Innovation leader with over 20 years of experience building products and services that customers love. He is currently an independent consultant advising startups on their product and business strategies.
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Judi Hindman
Judi joined the Board after more than 20 years of involvement with Envisioning Access, including providing a special care home for monkey Katie for many years.Judi has served as a clinical social worker for the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health and at the Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA.
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Alex Major
Alex is a Postdoctoral Researcher at MIT, where he has studied neuroscience for five years. His research investigates how different brain regions communicate using neurotransmitters and brain rhythms.
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Daniel G. Steger
Daniel is the founder and principal of DGS/a Architecture, a Massachusetts design firm dedicated to custom residential design and construction services. He holds a Master of Architecture from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is a registered architect in Massachusetts and a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
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Keith Tomlinson
Keith is Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Akamai Technologies, where he leads the vision, definition, and execution of Akamai’s innovation by creating the future state technology vision and overseeing the development of relevant multi-year strategies and roadmaps for the company.
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Job & Volunteer Opportunities
Job Opportunities
Currently there are no job opportunities available.
Please check back as we do post any of our current openings here.
Volunteer Opportunities
Member of the Board of Directors
Envisioning Access is looking for new board members who want to join an organization that is dynamic and undertaking new and exciting initiatives. We are developing innovative technologies, like AR/VR, robotics, and AI, in conjunction with tech start-ups and universities, for those living with physical disabilities not only for today but for the future. Founded in 1979, the organization has recently undergone a dynamic transformation from a service animal model to establishing an Innovative Technology Initiative. We are working with scientists and designers, some of whom have physical disabilities themselves while also using our recipient base and developing relationships with other partners to bring on those who will use these technologies to test the products and provide input on the design and efficacy of the product. At Envisioning Access, we are amazed to discover that technology developed for the disability community is often developed without the input of anyone in the disability community. We hope that no technology for the disability community will be made without the feedback of those using the tech, and if possible, developed by someone in the disability community.
All our projects have three main goals in addition to providing accessibility for all. The technology must:
- provide a means to assist with a path to employment;
- offer assistance to getting back to school if that is what the individual wants; and,
- help alleviate isolation.
We are looking for board members who are excited to join us to help lead the organization into its next phase as we embark upon new pilot projects exploring the best technologies that can be developed. We are looking for those who understand and/or are open to learning these technologies. Connections in the technology world, those living with disabilities, and anyone interested in joining a board of those committed to providing enhanced quality of life and opportunities for individuals, caregivers, and communities living with physical challenges please reach out.
For more information, please email Executive Director Diane Nahabedian.
Special Events/Development Committee Members
Envisioning Access, formerly Helping Hands: Monkey Helpers, is actively seeking candidates interested in organizing special events and assisting in fundraising to work alongside senior staff, volunteers, and board members on our Special Events/Development Committee.
Specifically, we are looking for people who have fundraising, marketing, and/or event planning skills and are willing to reach out to introduce us to potential donors/funders or sponsors for events.
If interested, please contact us.