Our Leaders

Eliot’s executive leadership brings together experienced, mission-driven professionals dedicated to guiding the organization with compassion, integrity, and a deep commitment to community well-being.

Leadership Team

Melinda MatthewsPresident & CEO
Aaron KatzChief Operations Officer
Nancy Allen-ScannellVice President of Public Policy & MSPCC Executive Director
Rita ChapdelaineVice President of Homelessness Services
Joseph DoddVice President of Human Resources
Jeff FranasVice President of Behavioral Health Services
Scott HawkinsChief Information Officer
Susan HigginsVice President of Adult Clinical Services
Susan OderVice President of Quality Assurance
Wendy ParkerVice President of Finance
Michael PorcaroVice President of Real Estate & Facilities
Kristen SaultVice President of Children, Youth, & Families

Board of Directors

Luke Mitcheson, Chair
Terrence Parker, Vice Chair
Ann Duffy, Treasurer
Jennifer Miller, Clerk
Elizabeth Bowie
Eleanor Dowd
Brenda Gomez
Barbara Hamilton
Itai Nevo
Jiles Robinson
Steve Robinson
R. Newcomb Stillwell