John Logue, MHA, Chair
Former hospital administrator, present Director of Spirituality Center at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Jacksonville, Florida. Active member of Foundation for 20 years. Leads groups on Work Retreat. Heads Florida Chapter of Foundation.
Orange Park, FL
Rev. Richard DeVeer, Vice-Chair
Former pastor of St. Boniface Parish, the founding site of the St. Boniface Haiti Foundation. Fr. DeVeer is chairman of the Governance Committee and has been a frequent traveller to Haiti. He is currently parochial vicar at St. Francis Xavier Parish in Weymouth. Past president until 2004.
Chelsea, MA
Jeffrey Lynch, Treasurer
President and owner of Enterprise Equipment in Weymouth. Chair of Finance Committee. Under his guidance and oversight, a comprehensive budget has been put into place. He is currently working on the investment portfolio of the organization.
Hingham, MA
Nannette Canniff, President and CEO
Original co-founder of St. Boniface Haiti Foundation in 1983. Has led many Work Retreat Groups to Haiti and devoted her life to providing care for the people of Haiti through its many years of political strife. Worked alone until additional staff hired in 1999.
Randolph, MA
Ronald P. Carzoli, MD
Medical Director, Pediatrix Medical Group, Jacksonvillle and Chief of Pediatrics, St. Vincent's Medical Center, Jacksonville, FL. Veteran of multiple surgical trips; primary interest in Haiti is expansion of nursery and improving newborn care by providing equipment and education for the staff.
Jacksonville, FL
Patricia Chute
Published author. Co-ordinator of the Scholarship Fund, which sends over 400 children to local schools every year. Has raised money for school tuitions, and organized a Learning Center, which offers a vigorous program in Literacy for all members of the community.
Cambridge, MA
Steve Felger, M.D.
General surgeon and Chief of Staff at Baptist Medical Center, Jacksonville FL. Veteran of several surgical missions to Fond des Blancs. Member of Clinical Committee.
Jacksonville, FL
Jacqueline H. Haley
Attorney, past Chairman of the Board of Directors of South Shore Hospital, Weymouth, Ma. Currently a graduate student in the School of Education at Bridgewater State College. Serves on the Foundation's Clinical Committee.
Weymouth, MA
Rev. Frank Herrmann,S.J.
Professor in the Law School at Boston College. Chairman of Development Committee. Has led a group of college students to Haiti each year since 1997.
Chestnut Hill, MA
Wilce Mascary, Engineer
Native of Fond des Blancs, Haiti, has been in the U.S. for 20+ years. Liaison with the Haitian community in the greater Boston area. President of COFEX INC, an organization that provides social investment to projects in Fond des Blancs.
Brockton, MA
Robert McNulty, Clinical Engineer
Project Manager for Philips Medical Systems in Andover, MA. An engineer, he provides technical advice and assistance with facilities infrastructure and acquisition/repair of equipment. Has traveled yearly to Haiti in addition to other third world countries volunteering on healthcare projects.
Malden, MA
John Meade, D.M.D.
Former professer at Tufts University School of Dentistry. Currently practicing dentistry in Medford, MA. Has made many trips to Haiti to work with our dentist and supplies our dental clinic.
Lee Myles,CEO
St. Mary's Medical Center in Lewiston, ME. Has been to Haiti and encourages a group of employees from his hospital to participate in a Work Retreat to Haiti each year. Instrumental in getting medical care for Haitians needing care in the US.
Lewiston, ME
Rev. Gerald J. Osterman
Co-Founder of St. Boniface Haiti Foundation in 1983. Former pastor of St. Boniface Parish and current pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in Everett, MA. Envisioned establishment of hospital, school, and community support projects. Travels frequently to Haiti. Responsible for coordination of activities and ministry to Haitian community in his parish.
Everett, MA
Marie Lourdes Poteau
Accountant, nutritionist. Native of Pestel, Haiti. Currently working as a Nursing Assistant at Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton, Massachusetts. Involved in our work for many years with her husband, our former trustee, Presnor Poteau (deceased). Randolph, MA
John Russo, Electrical Engineer
Chair of the Facilities Committee. Responsible for generating the overall plan for land use, buildings, and equipment. Has traveled yearly to Haiti to make assessments and improvements to facilities and equipment. Oversees electrical system and needs. Norwood, MA
Lois Sweet, R.N.
Past Vice-President of Foundation until 2004. Has travelled to Haiti every year since 1984. Co-Chair of the Dinner Committee for 5 years. Board of Directors, Alumni Association, Peter Bent Brigham Hospital School of Nursing, Boston, Massachusetts. Former Director of Nurses at Brandeis University for 20 years.
Concord, MA
Of note is that all of our trustees have experienced life in Haiti, making it a concrete rather than a strictly theoretical commitment. In addition, 100% of our Trustees have contributed to the organization.
