About Our Division

Staff:

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Samantha Masterson, Executive Director
Jennifer Fluder, Director of Division Campaigns
Caity Annibell, Campaign Manager
Hùng Pham, Campaign Manager
Lauren Gainor, Campaign Coordinator
Diana Kinch, Administrative Assistant

Contact:

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Directions:

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Staff Bios

Samantha Masterson, Executive Director
smasterson@liverfoundation.org

I joined ALF in November 2010 as the executive director for the NE Division. As the executive director I work with the local Board of Directors to set the strategic direction for the Division and work with the staff to execute set initiatives. Although we strive to accomplish many initiatives as a Division, our primary areas of focus are raising awareness through our programs and events, cultivating corporate partners (and partners in general who can assist us with growing our network), and expanding our “reach” so that we are truly represented throughout New England.

Personally, I have spent the majority of my career in the non-profit sector, with a strong skillset around identification and cultivation of corporate partners, board development, and year over year growth on the fundraising side of the calendar. I love the work that we do and, more importantly, I believe in the mission. It’s a very gratifying line of work, and it is truly an honor and privilege to meet and work with the countless people who cross our paths on a daily basis.

The internal team here is incredible – very strong, passionate and smart. We all work very well together and it truly is a pleasure working with each other. The external team – all of our supporters– are phenomenal, a true joy with which to be associated, and the dedication and loyalty that we receive from them is second to none.

When I’m not in the office, I am spending time with my husband, Bill, and our son, Will. I love to spend time with my “boys”! We love to travel as a family so we make that a priority. We are also very active…love boating, exercising and attending as many NE “events” as we can in the warmer months and in the winter you would find us on the mountains skiing each and every weekend!

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Jennifer Fluder, Director of Division Campaigns
jfluder@liverfoundation.org

I began working for ALF’s New England Division in April of 2009 on the endurance event side of the calendar - with a focus on our Liver Life Challenge Run for Research Boston Marathon® team. In May of 2010, I transitioned into my current role as the Director of Division Campaigns. I now oversee all of the Division’s current campaigns including our Liver Life Walk, Liver Life Challenge and Flavors events. I am responsible for not only growing and improving our current events, but also developing new campaigns and events that will provide our Division with both financial and mission awareness growth.

It is rare to be surrounded by staff and volunteers who inspire you every day - I feel privileged to work alongside such a strong team. I do believe that you can effect change on the world every day, and I am thankful to work for an organization that makes me feel that this belief is a true possibility.

My background is predominantly in nonprofit, having worked in New York City for a number of years at a national organization and also having founded and managed a start up NPO to benefit a few New York City hospital pediatric wards.

Most of my free time is spent with family and friends. I also love staying active, and devote a great deal of time to outdoor activities, such as running, biking and hiking. I am also a huge music fan, with a special preference for folk, and I absolutely love to travel!

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Caity Annibell, Campaign Manager
cannibell@liverfoundation.org

As a Campaign Manager for the New England Division, I manage and develop all of our ‘active’ fundraising campaigns, including the Run for Research® Team for the Boston Marathon® and the Liver Life Challenge Teams for the Chilly Half Marathon and the New Balance Falmouth Road Race. In addition, I oversee the Patient-Runner Partner Program and LIVEr Champion Program. These programs not only connect liver patients with our runners and walkers but also bring ALF’s cause to the forefront of our campaigns.

I joined the American Liver Foundation in April 2009, two weeks before the 113th Boston Marathon. During those two weeks, I witnessed firsthand how the patients, runners, volunteers and staff brought ALF’s mission to life. Whether it is helping a runner with his fundraising or making a personal connection with a patient family, we are creating awareness and helping the 1 in 10 Americans affected by liver disease.

When I’m not working, you can find me battling my love/hate relationship with running, spending time with family and friends, cooking, cheering for my alma mater (GO BC!) and trying to plan my upcoming wedding!

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Hùng Pham, Campaign Manager
hpham@liverfoundation.org

I joined the American Liver Foundation New England Division team in April 2011. As a Campaign Manager, I oversee the planning, development, and execution of two signature fundraising events: the Liver Life Walk - our fundraising walk, and Flavors of Boston - a culinary experience. Both events are great ways to bring attention and raise funds for our cause. I enjoy how diverse each event is and am looking forward to growing and expanding each, as well as working to add other events to our Division's calendar in the coming years.

I have been in the non-profit field for the last 7 years, and although I have appreciated all the experiences I've had with various organizations, working for the ALF means the most to me. My family has been directly affected by liver disease. As I work each day for the cause, I remember that it's not only the 30 million Americans affected by liver disease -- it's personal.

When I'm not working on our events, you're likely to find me spending time with friends, working on my cars or motorcycle, enjoying the outdoors or playing the guitar or piano. I graduated Ithaca College with a Bachelors in Music -- I still teach music lessons and occasionally perform, and my career path led me to obtain my MBA from Assumption College.

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Lauren Gainor, Campaign Coordinator
lgainor@liverfoundation.org

As the Campaign Coordinator for the American Liver Foundation New England Division, I assist with the logistics of our Liver Life Walk and Flavors of Boston fundraising campaigns. I secure product donations, order signage, create constituent spotlights, interact with vendors, research venues, and provide event website support and customer service for these events. In addition, I organize and manage the volunteers for all of our campaign events and third party volunteer opportunities.

As a Girl Scout for over 10 years, charity work has always been a big part of my life. Working at ALF not only allows me to give back to those struggling with the over 100 types of liver disease, but it also allows me to work with an incredible team of experienced non-profit professionals. With an office of seven, I feel that I have a true impact on ALF’s efforts and success.

Although I have recently found a love of running (very slow might I add), I always enjoy a good project; anything from scrapbooking to painting wine glasses. My family is one of the most important things in my life, so on Friday nights you’ll always find me in my town’s favorite pizza place with my sisters, parents, and the rest of Cumberland, RI.

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Diana Kinch, Administrative Assistant
dkinch@liverfoundation.org

As the Administrative Assistant mine may be the first voice you hear when you call our Newton office. I process the donations, deposits, mail, acknowledgements and see to the general running of the office. I also assist the campaign managers with pre-event preparations as well as the event itself.

I work at the American Liver Foundation’s New England Division, because it has always been my intent to find a mission-based organization where my work could make a difference and contribute to something in which I believe. This past April 2011 that became a reality, as I came onboard as the Administrative Assistant. Not only is it my good fortune to work with a team of such knowledgeable, talented and fun people, but also to meet the countless people committed to supporting and actively helping with liver disease awareness, advocacy and research. It truly is a family.

When I’m not behind spreadsheets, I am spending time with my family, working on my latest work of fiction, cooking or listening to jazz or any music really.

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Contact Us

88 Winchester Street

Newton, Massachusetts 02461

Telephone: (617) 527-5600

Fax: (617) 527-5636

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Directions

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From Massachusetts Turnpike (90 West)
Take the Mass Pike to exit 17 (Newton / Watertown Exit), stay in left lane following signs for Newton. Continue through 2 traffic lights at the end of the ramp. Bear left following signs for Newton Centre / Boston. Entering a traffic circle, crossing over the Mass Pike, take your first right onto Centre Street, there will be a sign for Newton Centre. Follow Centre Street for 2.85 miles, crossing over Commonwealth Ave. and Beacon Street. After traffic light at Beacon Street, bear right to continue on Centre Street. At next light stay straight, you will go under the Route 9 overpass and at that point Centre Street becomes Winchester Street. 88 Winchester will be on your left. We are located down the driveway in between the Rutherwood Animal Hospital and Marquee Jewelers. If you get to the next light (Tedeschi’s on left) you have passed the driveway.

From Massachusetts Turnpike (90 East)
Take the Mass Pike to exit 15 (RT 128 / I 95). Merge onto RT 128 / I 95 South. Follow directions from RT 128 / I 95 below.

From RT 128 / I 95
Take Exit 19A for Highland Avenue / Newton. Stay on Highland Avenue, which becomes Needham Street, for 1.2 miles and through two lights. At the third light take a left onto Winchester Street. 88 Winchester Street is ahead on the right, located down the driveway in between Marquois Jewelers and the Rutherwood Animal Hospital.

From Route 9 East
Take a right at the sign that reads: Centre Street / Needham 3 / Newton 1. Proceed to stop sign and take a left at the sign that reads: Needham Street / Needham 3 / Dover 5. 88 Winchester Street is ahead on the left. We are located down the driveway in between the Rutherwood Animal Hospital and Marquois Jewelers.

From Route 9 West
Follow signs for Newton and veer right off Route 9. Take a left at the end of the ramp on to Winchester Street. 88 Winchester Street is ahead on the left. We are located down the driveway in between the Rutherwood Animal Hospital and Marquois Jewelers.

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