Staff

Who We Are Staff

LBFE Boston is a community-based nonprofit committed to preventing and alleviating social isolation and loneliness among low-income older adults.

LEADERSHIP


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Marc Jacobs, MSW

Interim Executive Director

Marc is an experienced CEO and Leadership Advisor who, for over two decades, led a community-based nonprofit organization’s long-term growth, success, sustainability, and succession planning. That organization continues to thrive today. He is its CEO Emeritus.

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Since that retirement in 2020, Marc has provided Interim Executive leadership to nonprofit organizations. Leading and managing organizations through rapidly shifting societal circumstances are central to Marc’s accomplishments, and such experience and skills are especially needed now in 2025 and beyond.

Marc is the recipient of prestigious leadership awards including the William James College Mental Health Humanitarian Award, the Sharp Social Justice Rescuer Prize and the Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation Heerwagen Award for Nonprofit Leadership.

Marc has extensive experience in multiple areas of volunteerism, Healthy Aging and reducing social isolation for elders, chronic disease self-management and basic need support. This included community-based friendly visitor programs, Patient Navigator medical support programs, homecare services to low-income elders and various reduction of social isolation/community engagement programs for elders in public housing and elder care communities.

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mjacobs@lbfeboston.org

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Zachary Roy, MPA

Director of Operations & Administration

Zachary joined LBFE Boston in January 2024. He holds a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in nonprofit management from Suffolk University – Sawyer Business School where he also completed his undergraduate degree.

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Prior to his current role, Zachary had two previous positions with LBFE Boston as the Operations Manager and Development Associate. Zachary’s professional career has focused on working with youth as an Assistant Director for Girls Inc. of Worcester and working in career education for Suffolk University. He was raised with the importance of social support for older adults during his grandmother’s time running a senior center and council on aging in Western Massachusetts where he spent lots of time in his youth. He is eager to help elevate LBFE Boston’s status as a leader in intergenerational programs and make Boston a city for everyone at every age.

In his spare time, he is also a Big Brother with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass/MetroWest and enjoys time with his family and friends. Zachary finds his purpose in community.

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zroy@lbfeboston.org

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Madison Amaral

Senior Programs Manager

Madison joined LBFE in January of 2025 as a CitySites Program Manager. She graduated from Suffolk University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and a minor in Youth and Community Studies. 

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In her professional experience, Madison has worked in numerous roles. She has spent time in the field of marketing and sales as a Territorial Sales Associate. Additionally, she has experience working with older adults and children from her previous roles at Coaching4Change and Brookdale Senior Living.  

Madison is very excited about her new position and continuing her work in the nonprofit field. When she’s not focusing her efforts on bettering the community, Madison enjoys reading, crocheting, and cooking.  

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mamaral@lbfeboston.org

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Bricen Boudreault

CitySites Program Manager

Bricen joined LBFE in January of 2025 as a CitySites Program Manager.  He graduated with his degree in both psychology and political science from Suffolk University and prior to this position, has been working within the nonprofit field for about three years.

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In terms of previous positions, Bricen has worked as a Residential Assistant for Seven Hills Foundation, as a Case Manager for Central Boston Elderly Services and a Peer Wellness Coach for Digital Ready. He aspires to continue working in the nonprofit sector to provide ailment, counseling and/or providing resources to those who want to better one’s own mental health.

Bricen is excited to engage with population groups he has worked with previously but is thrilled to implement further implications of community building and providing face to face services. Through personal experience and further research, he also is very passionate about the ties between physical activity and its mental health benefits. Some interests he enjoys includes going to the gym, exploring new areas, spending time with family/friends and reading.

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bboudreault@lbfeboston.org

Joesha Edmorin

Digital Dividends Program Manager

Joesha joined the LBFE Boston team in September 2024 as a Digital Dividends program manager. She received her bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Sociology and her master’s degree in Global Public Policy from Suffolk University.

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In previous roles, Joesha has been an advocate for her peers as a class senator drafting bills and resolutions based on student needs at Florida Atlantic University. She has also held other outreach and development roles, working alongside the MBTA, MassDOT and different cities around Massachusetts.

Joesha is thrilled about her new position and is excited to joined LBFE and serve Boston’s many neighborhoods. She enjoys engaging with others and serving her community. Her favorite activities include going to the beach, spending time with her family, reading and nice long walks.

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jedmorin@lbfeboston.org