Our Leadership Team

Beth joined Catholic Charities over 30 years ago. She places the client first and maintains a consistent presence on the frontlines. Currently, Beth leads teams responsible for the management of a diverse array of programs spanning Basic Needs, Adult Education & Workforce Development, and Family & Youth Services.

Beth is a fierce advocate for food security. During the pandemic, she and her teams have worked creatively and diligently to meet the fivefold increase in need they have experienced while protecting the safety of staff and clients. She has a strong network of dedicated donors and volunteers, whose support has been instrumental in meeting the surge in demand.

In addition to her work at Catholic Charities, Beth is a Field Supervisor for Bridgewater State University’s bachelor-level social work interns and Boston College Graduate School of Social Work interns. She sits on the Advisory Committee for the Greater Boston Food Bank. She is chair of the Executive Director’s Committee for United Way of Greater Plymouth County and is representative to their Board of Directors and is the second vice-president on the Massachusetts 9/11 Fund Board of Directors.

Beth holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Brockport State College and a master’s degree in social work from the University of New York at Albany. She was born and raised in Albany, New York.

Jacqueline joined CCAB in September 2022.  In her role she oversees all Adult Education and Workforce Development programs across the organization, including English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Adult Basic Education and High School Equivalency classes, and job training programs for Nursing Assistants, Home Health Aides, and IT Support.

Before joining Catholic Charities, Jacqueline served as the Vice President of Workforce Advancement and ESOL Services at Jewish Vocational Service.  She oversaw a range of programs with the two-fold goal of supporting English language learners and frontline employees to build their language and digital literacy skills, perform their jobs more effectively, and advance to higher paying jobs; while helping their employers to develop, retain, and advance their workforce.  She has presented at the regional and national level and has been quoted in several publications focused on building opportunities and equity in workforce development.

Jacqueline holds a master’s in Nonprofit Management and Adult and Organizational Leadership from Northeastern University, and a BA in Psychology from Boston College.

Jamie has over 20 years of experience overseeing community programs and implementing service delivery transformation in government, non-profit, and the private sector. Most recently he served as Vice President of Program Strategy at the Chinese American Service league, where he had overall strategic and operational responsibility for six program departments covering children and youth, workforce development, housing and financial literacy, immigration and legal services, and healthcare.

As a seasoned public administrator and Project Manager with extensive experience developing public policy strategies and programs, his personal mission is to catalyze the transformation of individuals, families, and the community for an equitable future.

Jamie holds a bachelor’s degree in politics and Spanish, a master’s degree in public policy (MPP), and a master’s degree in business administration (MBA). He is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a HUD Certified Housing Counselor.

He is a native of Scotland but spent his formative years living in France. Having spent 14 years in Chicago, Jamie recently moved to Boston with his partner Loren and their 3 year old English bulldog, Vivian.

Paula Finnerty is the Senior Vice President of Advancement at Catholic Charities Boston, and is responsible for the oversight and execution of a sustainable fundraising program to help enrich and expand the life-changing services and programs that Catholic Charities delivers to thousands of families across Eastern Massachusetts every day. Prior to joining Catholic Charities, Paula served as the Chief Development Officer at Women’s Lunch Place, where she led a team that significantly expanded sources of philanthropy, helping to advance their mission. Her expertise in implementing strategic plans, board development, and fundraising best practices has enabled organizations like the Boys and Girls Club, Boston Children’s Hospital, and the New England Aquarium to thrive.

With over 25 years of experience in the field of early education and care, Janet oversees childcare and out of school programs, the Teen Center, Sunset Point Camp, and parent, family, and senior services including the healthy families program, companions to the aging, elder outreach, and post-adoption services.

Early in her career she has worked as an infant, toddler, and preschool teacher and as an adjunct professor for local community colleges. At Catholic Charities, Janet has worked on partnerships such as Harvard University’s Innovation Studios, Mind in the Making, and the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations of Early Learning with Wheelock College. She has also worked to improve child programming and lead programs through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), maintaining accreditation for over 15 years for all five of Catholic Charities Boston’s center-based child care programs.

Janet holds a master’s degree in educational leadership from Salem State University.

Larry is responsible for the execution and strategy of the Agency’s programs and services throughout Eastern Massachusetts. A passionate and tireless leader for creative solutions to stem youth violence, he also serves as an advocate on social issues that the organization is involved with including hunger, job training, and resettlement and interpretation services.

Prior to joining Catholic Charities in 2010, Larry was the cabinet chief of human services for Boston Mayor Thomas Menino and an advisor for public safety issues for the City of Boston. During his six-year tenure with the city, he helped create the mayor’s public safety task force and the city’s lead summer initiative, Boston ROCKS. From 2001 to 2004, he was the director for the Log School and senior manager for Federated Neighborhood Houses in Dorchester, where he changed the mission of the alternative school, and developed new programs that reduced violence among area youth.

Larry holds a master’s degree in public policy from Regent University and resides in Hyde Park with his wife, Sadiemarie, and two daughters, Tara and Ilana.

Marjean was appointed Division Director for Refugee and Immigration Services of Catholic Charities Boston in 2005 and currently serves as the Vice President of Refugee and Immigration Services. She oversees a social enterprise, Community Interpreter Services, immigration legal, and refugee resettlement programs.

She has worked with immigrants and refugees in Boston and Cleveland for more than 25 years. A sought-after expert, Marjean is a nationally recognized voice for refugee and immigration issues, offering insight, education, and outreach throughout Massachusetts and the nation. She serves on the steering committees for Catholic Charities USA Immigrant and Refugee Community of Practice, Center for Migration Studies Catholic Immigrant Integration Initiative, and USCCB Justice for Immigrants. She is also a member of the Massachusetts Governor’s Advisory Council on Refugees and Immigrants.

A graduate of St. Mary’s College in Notre Dame, IN, Marjean was born and raised in Lorain, OH.

Carol oversees all aspects of employee relations, benefits, compliance, recruitment, classification, team building, and training. She has over 25 years of experience in human resource management and leadership and leads the human resource and benefits team and supports employees throughout the organization.

As a team-oriented leader, she brings prior experience from profit and non-profit health care and human service industries. She provides guidance by leveraging expertise and offers insight with a collaborative approach.

Carol is an active member of local and national human resource groups and a benefits advisory committee contributor for a large health insurance organization.

Leah Sullivan joined the Agency in 2023 and serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Catholic Charities Boston. In this role, Leah oversees the financial activities for the Agency, including financial reporting, analysis, and planning, budgeting and financial management, as well as technology services. Prior to working at Catholic Charities Boston, Leah served as the Controller and Chief Accounting Officer at the Museum of Fine Arts. 

Leah holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Accounting from the College of the Holy Cross.    

Jonathan oversees the operation of programs that directly address the most time-sensitive issues facing residents across Eastern Massachusetts, including food pantries, shelters, emergency living assistance, and elder outreach.

A seasoned expert in building critical relationships in the community and overseeing the distribution of a large network of social services, Jonathan holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Bentley University and a Certificate of Advanced Management from Babson College.