Meet Our Team
Over the last 25 years, we’ve found that while all foster youth need support, we have a special knack for ensuring older foster youth have the unique care they need. Adolescents and young adults in the foster system often have seen multiple foster homes and schools. They need a team who “gets it,” and individuals they can trust. They need people who know that they have specific challenges as they work towards their goals in education, finding a place to call home, attaining meaningful employment, and finding adult mentors.
We’re here to listen to foster youth. We’re here to advocate on their behalf. We’re here to let them know that they are never alone. We’re here to ensure every foster youth has access to the education, home, and positive relationships they deserve.
Main Number : (401) 438-3900 | Fax Number: (401) 438-3901
Administration
Lisa Guillette, Executive Director | Ext. 104 | lisa.guillette@fosterforward.net
Victoria Ferrara, Director of Programs | Ext. 105 | victoria.ferrara@fosterforward.net
Caitlin Divver, Director of Evaluation & Quality Improvement | Ext. 109 | caitlin.divver@fosterforward.net
Kate Bronner, Development & Volunteer Director | Ext. 108 | kate.bronner@fosterforward.net
Allison DeGerlia, Marketing and Communications Coordinator | Ext. 208 | allison.degerlia@fosterforward.net
Frances Prutsman, Program Evaluation Coordinator | Ext. 209 | frances.prutsman@fosterforward.net
Linda Fournier, Office Manager | Ext. 100 | linda.fournier@fosterforward.net
Real Connections
Michelle (Lockwood) Morel, Youth Support Specialist | Ext. 123 | michelle.morel@fosterforward.net
Works Wonders
Bernadette Tavares, Director of Career Pathways | Ext. 120 | bernadette.tavares@fosterforward.net
Gabriel Ramirez, Career & Education Coach | Ext. 213 | gabriel.ramirez@fosterforward.net
Victoria Ramos, Career & Education Coach | Ext. 132 | victoria.ramos@fosterforward.net
Leilani Martinez, Youth Engagement Specialist | Ext. 205 | leilani.martinez@fosterforward.net
VEC Enhanced Case Management
Lindsay Kischko, Youth Support Specialist | Ext. 205 | lindsay.kischko@fosterforward.net
Wellness & Clinical Services
Ana Lopez, Clinical Director | Ext. 203 | ana.lopez@fosterforward.net
Your Way Home
Scott Marcil, Housing Services Manager | Ext. 215 | scott.marcil@fosterforward.net
Michelle Lavallee, Youth Support Specialist | Ext. 206 | michelle.lavallee@fosterforward.net
Nate Ventura, Youth Support Specialist | Ext. 116 | nate.ventura@fosterforward.net
Sylvia Parrott, Drop In Peer Support Specialist | Ext. 110 | sylvia.parrott@fosterforward.net
ASPIRE
Nate Ventura, Youth Support Specialist | Ext. 116 | nate.ventura@fosterforward.net
YOUTH LEADERS
Taylor Lee, Works Wonders Youth Leader | ww.training@fosterforward.net
Joel Richards, Works Wonders Youth Leader | ww.training@fosterforward.net
Renny Vinas, Works Wonders Youth Leader | ww.training@fosterforward.net