Team Members
Erica YoungExecutive DirectorErica Young joined the Waltham Boys & Girls Club as Director of Operations in August 2012 and was promoted to Executive Director in December 2014. She has 12 years of youth development experience including 2 years in the Peace Corps along with 5 years at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Child Development Psychology and a Master’s degree in Marketing Communication both from Clark University. eyoung@walthambgc.org
Nick CacciolfiDirector of OperationsNick rejoined the Waltham Boys & Girls Club team as the Director of Operations in July of 2015. Nick began his Youth Development career at the Waltham Boys & Girls Club in 2001 as the Club’s Athletic Director. He was promoted to Program Director in 2002, where he served in this position until 2005. For the following 10 years, Nick continued working with youth as an Assistant Recreation Director for several Massachusetts towns and as the Director of Operations for the Boys & Girls Club of Assabet Valley in Maynard, MA. Nick holds a Bachelors of Science Degree in Sports Management from Endicott College. ncacciolfi@walthambgc.org
Jules LeBlancAssociate Program DirectorJules LeBlanc graduated from Lasell College in 2012 with a degree in Psychology. During her time at Lasell, she completed her internship at the Waltham Boys & Girls Club, working in the Teen Center. After graduating, she was hired as Teen Coordinator. In 2013 she was awarded Best Teen Program by the Yankee Chapter for creating a program titled Music Moves. Jules has also been involved with an international peace building program for 3 years, working directly with teenagers from countries in conflict including Northern Ireland, Israel and Uganda. In 2014 Jules ventured out and became the Director of an after school program for the Needham Housing Authority for two years. She has since returned to the Club as our full time Associate Program Director. jleblanc@walthambgc.org
Talina GoldsburyResource Development ManagerTalina joined the Waltham Boys & Girls Club in November 2017 as Resource Development Manager after moving from North Carolina. Talina has dedicated her career to fundraising for organizations committed to creating great futures for young people. Talina earned her Bachelor's degree in Sociology and International Studies from Queens University of Charlotte and a Master's degree in Public Administration with a focus on nonprofit management from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. tgoldsbury@walthambgc.org
Lisa LimoncielloAdministration & Development CoordinatorLisa joined the Waltham Boys & Girls Club in February of 2014 after spending 4 years as a Waltham School Committee Member and 20 years at TJX companies. In 2019, she was recognized by the Association of Boys & Girls Club Professionals Yankee Chapter with the Support Staff Professional of the Year award for her outstanding service to the profession and the youth we serve. Lisa brings her expertise in event planning, resource development and HR management. She says, “I am excited to be making an impact in the community I grew up in.” lisalimo@walthambgc.org
Zack CurranSports & Fitness CoordinatorZack Curran has a long history with the Boys & Girls Club. Having been a member in his childhood years, he found his passion for basketball while at a clinic that the Club provided. That passion brought him to Husson University where he played Division III basketball and won two North Atlantic Conference championships. While finishing his degree in Sports Management, Zack ran many basketball clinics as well as other summer camps for participants of many ages. Zack is excited to return to the Boys & Girls Club as a staff member where he is able to share his passion for sports and activities with all who walk into the gym, while promoting a healthy lifestyle and helping participants develop relationships through sport and fitness -- just as he did as a child. zcurran@walthambgc.org
Caitlyn GarciaSocial Recreation CoordinatorCaitlyn graduated from Lasell College in 2018 with a Bachelor’s of Art degree in Sports Communication with a minor in Event Management. During her time at Lasell, she completed two internships with the Waltham Recreation and the Cape Cod Baseball League. Caitlyn joined the team during her senior year where she was hired as the Gym Assistant. After graduation, she was hired as a Summer Camp Counselor and then was promoted to Social Recreation Coordinator. cgarcia@walthambgc.org
Sara GorgoneSite CoordinatorSara grew up in Waltham attending the Club in her youth. She has 22 years of experience working with young children in the community, beginning her career as a Group Leader and the Art Director in the after school program of the Waltham Boys & Girls Club. She taught preschool for an additional 20 years in private and nonprofit programs in the area. She enjoys doing messy art and science projects with children, as well as incorporating mindfulness exercises and yoga into her programs. She enjoys reading, music, attending concerts and practicing yoga in her free time. Sara looks forward to being a part of the Waltham Boys & Girls Club community. sgorgone@walthambgc.org
Kendall GilliansTeen CoordinatorKendall Gillians joins the Waltham Boys & Girls Club team with several years of youth work and youth development experience. He started his youth work career through an Americorps program at UTEC in Lowell working with at risk young people ages 16-24 who were looking to gain their high school credentials, as well as re-enter the workforce. After serving his time in Americorps, Kendall moved on to become a Therapeutic Mentor where he worked individually with children dealing with behavioral and special needs. Kendall brings a strong passion for youth work to the team and is looking forward to helping our members become them best selves. kgillians@walthambgc.org
Sarah KhatamiMusic CoordinatorSarah Khatami graduated from Berklee College of Music with a Bachelor of Music in Songwriting. During her time at Berklee, Sarah taught music lessons as a work study at the West End House Boys and Girls Club. Sarah has played shows around Boston and NYC with her all-female band, The Shirzans, and her music can be found on all streaming platforms. skhatami@walthambgc.org
Michelle NitschkeSwim Lesson Coordinator & Assistant Swim Team CoachMichelle Nitschke is the Swim Lesson Coordinator & Assistant Coach of the Tiger Sharks swim team at the Waltham Boys & Girls Club. She has nearly 20 years of experience teaching and coaching youth. Michelle was trained to teach swimming by John Foss, a successful collegiate swimmer and founder of the Foss Swim School in Minnesota. Prior to joining the Waltham Boys & Girls Club team, Michelle was a certified personal trainer, helping clients accomplish their health and fitness goals. In addition, she taught and coached gymnastics and was a yoga instructor. Michelle is also the proud mother of three wonderful girls. Michelle’s credentials include:- Licensed Swim Instructor--- Red Cross
- Certified Lifeguard--- Lifeguard-PRO
- First Aid & CPR Certified---- Red Cross
- Registered Yoga Teacher RYT200--- Instruction from Roman Szpond at Inner Strength Yoga, Watertown MA
- Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Specialist--- NESTA; National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts
Anna SebunnyaEducation CoordinatorAnna is one of the many staff who is a Waltham Boys & Girls Club alum. As a Club member, she was involved in the Tiger Shark Swim Team and the teen leadership group, Keystone. Currently, she is our resident Americorps Massachusetts Promise Fellow and serves as our Education Coordinator. Before this role, Anna worked as a Camp Counselor over the summers and as a Group Leader for the After School Program. Along with working at the Club, Anna is also finishing her college degree. She is very excited to bring fun STEM programming to the Club through Robotics, App Lab, and Mad Science. In her free time, Anna likes to make crafts, film vlogs, and play around with editing programs like Adobe, Photoshop, and Indesign. She hopes to bring her outside interests to the Education program, Magazine Club, and her Fine Arts programs.
Beth WeigelHead Swim Coach/Lifeguard InstructorBeth grew up swimming in Connecticut and graduated with a degree in Psychology and Art from Eckerd College. She spent nine years as the Aquatic Director and Head Swim Coach at the Blue Hill Boys and Girls Club, and is excited to be back at a club after some time away. She is passionate about coaching and seeing athletes succeed. She has taken many swimmers to the Boys & Girls National Championships, as well as meets in Vermont, North Carolina, Maryland and Washington. When not on deck, she is always looking forward to planning her next trip to someplace fun and exciting.
Cheryl WigginsAfter School Program DirectorCheryl Wiggins is from Boston, Massachusetts and earned a bachelor's degree in Education and a Minor is Psychology from Wheelock College. She has 20 years of experience in teaching and has dedicated her career to working with youth and supporting them to achieve their goals. Cheryl enjoys collaborating with other youth-serving organizations and supporting the professional development of other educators by providing them with teaching tools and organizing workshops.
Alexis WrightMembership CoordinatorAlexis joins the Waltham Boys & Girls Club as Membership Coordinator with great excitement to serve youth and families. She began her customer service career at the Boys & Girls Club Metro South where she learned the importance of being the “face of the Club”. She does this by providing a warm and welcoming experience for not only the Club members but, for parents, guests, and volunteers as well. Alexis has worked for the Department of Youth Services and with children & families who have a desire to maintain or gain healthy lifestyles. Alexis enjoys singing and songwriting. She has toured in over 15 countries in Europe where she performed to over thousands of people. She believes that,” anything you put your mind to, you can do!” awright@walthambgc.org