Diane is a dynamic leader who is passionate about serving and lifting kids and families. Diane works collaboratively with staff, the board of trustees, community members, and other organizations to overcome the challenges facing children and families in our city. Our staff, members, volunteers and beyond continue to be inspired by Diane’s innovation and leadership.
Antonio has come a long way from being a member. He found a family here and just never left. It is important for Antonio to be an example of how lifesaving the Club can be and he works every day to guide kids and their families so they can have the same positive experience that he did.
Jennie is proud to be part of a team that always supports its kids and never passes judgments on how they look, feel, or act. Jennie loves to dance and work out, which are great hobbies to have when working at a job that keeps a person on their toes.
JR is excited about helping the Club grow so that it can impact more people. He has devoted his life to helping different communities and their children. In fact, JR started his own nonprofit that raises money for a number of other organizations that benefit children.
Hashira has been involved with Boys & Girls Clubs for decades as an alumna and staff member. She takes her community relations, nonprofit management, and program development skills to dedicate herself to the youth of Manchester. Hashira is excited to show everyone the magic that the Club creates on a daily basis.
Gilbert lets everyone know that he has their back. He perfectly exemplifies being able to do whatever someone sets their mind to regardless of their background. Gilbert can solve a Rubik’s Cube in under a minute which is super impressive to both kids and adults.
Mina believes that every day she gets to work with children is a gift. Hearing their stories and seeing the impact that the staff has on them leaves her speechless. Being a Harry Potter fan who is passionate about make-up and nails makes Mina pretty popular with the kids.
Ginny spends every day shaping the next generations as she was shaped through her time as a member here. She is passionate about giving love and guidance to our members who might need just a little more than they receive outside of the club
Keith loves showing the kids phenomena and technologies that he thinks are cool or crazy. He gets to create experiments for them based around his interests which sparks their interest in science. Keith always finds it funny when the STEAM Lab’s green frog, Tree Legs, lets out a big squeak and jumps off his rock, starling everyone nearby.
Rudi builds relationships with members and helps them grow. Her passion is helping others discover their own passions. The best part of Rudi’s job is getting to inspire positive change that spreads beyond the Club.
Nikki creates a safe place where kids can come home and be themselves without fear. She comes to work every day with a smile and helps at least one person who may not be smiling. Nikki loves animals of all types, but her dream is to hop in a cage and swim with the sharks.
Kim has been able to work here for so long because of how her coworkers make each day enjoyable. She loves seeing the staff’s devotion to the members and always tries to come to work with a positive attitude.
McEdward loves that his job allows for him to multitask,
fix, and support the team in different ways. He always has a smile on his face, and is always glad to lend a hand!
