Our Volunteers

A native of Portland, Oregon, Adam’s career brought him to the Boston area in 2012 while working with Conservation Service Group, an energy efficiency-focused nonprofit organization (now CLEAResult Consulting). Adam has over 10 years of experience in software development and system implementation in the energy efficiency industry. He is Managing Partner of SailOne Solutions, a Brookline-based consulting firm helping local businesses improve their technology. A member of Saint Cecilia Parish in Boston, Adam attended a Mass celebrated by Fr. Gyves and heard his message of living faith through action, inspiring him to find a way to get involved. When the opportunity arose to use his skills to help amplify the message of A Faith That Does Justice, Adam was excited to jump in. Adam and his wife Caitlin relocated to Burlington, VT in 2021 with their two children, Gabriel and Cecilia, and enjoy spending time outdoors hiking, biking, skiing, and enjoying all that New England has to offer.

I have a BA in Sociology and Latin American Studies and a Masters in Social Work. I have worked at a variety of non-profit organizations before transitioning to Human Resources. I worked in Human Resources at Deloitte for 10 years before I decided to stay home with my children full-time. I enjoy playing tennis, running, skiing, reading and watching my kids various sporting events!

I’ve been a volunteer with A Faith That Does Justice since early 2018, starting as a telephone caller and administrative volunteer. Later, I became Director of Finance & Accounting. I am married, live in Boston, and have three adult children.  I enjoy playing tennis, hiking and kayaking.

I have volunteered with AFTDJ since 2017, working with the Spanish-speaking community, and volunteering at workshops and community meetings.  I am the mother of two teenagers who keep me busy with sporting and school events.  I am grateful to call the North Shore of Boston home, where I can frequently be found walking our local beaches.

After following Fr. Peter and AFTDJ since 2019, I’m excited to have joined the Marketing and Communications team here. I participated in an international immersion program at Boston College inspired by Pedro Arrupe’s call to live “a Faith that Does Justice,” and I see this organization as a place to continue living out that mission here in the Boston area and beyond. Outside of my volunteering, I’m a technology sales representative and enjoy spending time with family and friends, boating and visiting the beaches of Cape Cod, traveling, and attending live sporting events.

I’m a Brazilian attorney who came to Massachusetts a few years ago to study. I recently graduated from Boston University School of Law with a Master of Laws degree in American Law. I learned of AFTDJ through another volunteer and became immediately captivated after meeting Bill Sheehan and learning more about its mission.

As an immigrant living in the United States, I deeply understand the significance of English language proficiency for non-native speakers. While working as an immigration paralegal, I have observed firsthand the challenges faced by many who have relocated to the United States in pursuit of a better life, often encountering numerous obstacles, including linguistic challenges.

I am grateful for the privilege of learning English from a young age and being able to communicate effectively in this new country. I felt an instant connection to the AFTDJ’s mission, and my desire to be a part of its impactful work only continued to grow. With a strong conviction in the power of service and a belief that I have been guided by a higher purpose, I am happy to embrace this opportunity to make a meaningful difference in society.

I have been involved with A Faith That Does Justice in community outreach since 2018 after retiring to Boston after 40 years of Food Sales in the NY metropolitan area. My wife and I met in Boston almost 50 years ago at our first jobs and vowed that we would return to our favorite city. Although still a Yankee fan, I enjoy living in the Back Bay and walking everywhere — especially to St. Cecilia Church and it’s many opportunities to reach out to those less fortunate, That’s where I met Father Peter and found AFTDJ to be a perfect opportunity to do just that.

I’ve been a volunteer at A Faith That Does Justice since 2020, managing student relationships, focusing on the Spanish speaking community and supporting students in their learning and development. I live in Boston and work at MIT, I am passionate about traveling and discovering different cultures and beliefs.

My name is Mansi Pagare, and I’m happy to be part of the AFTDJ volunteer community. I’m originally from India and moved to the United States to study for my Master’s in Health Informatics at Indiana University. During my studies, I found a strong interest in using technology to improve healthcare. I also gained experience in data analysis, project management, and healthcare standards.

Volunteering has always been important to me, and I’m excited to continue with AFTDJ. I look forward to contributing to the community in a way that matches my values and goals. I’m especially interested in helping people live healthier lives and make informed decisions about their health.

As a volunteer for AFTDJ since 2017, I coordinate the marketing and communications, both internally to our rapidly growing base of volunteers and to those who lives are being touched by the efforts of AFTDJ.  I’ve been married for 49 years, have three sons and three grandchildren.  I enjoy traveling around the US and abroad, sailing, kayaking and hiking.

Hello all! My name is Soleil Samaan. I’m ethnically Egyptian but was born and raised here in MA. I have a degree in Biology from Boston College. I’ve worked in clinical research mostly in neurological diseases for the past 15 years and am currently applying to medical school. In the meantime, I’ve been helping found Love Across Borders, a nonprofit organization that provides medical care in very remote villages and most recently had the opportunity to serve in South Sudan. 

I learned about AFTDJ through my friend Christine Samuel, Director of the AFTDJ ESOL program. I’m really excited and grateful to become a teacher’s assistant for ESOL with AFTDJ this summer. It’s been lovely reading your bios and I hope to learn more about you and from you during this program!