Staff
Joanne Foster, Executive Director
Joanne brings more than 20 years of leadership and management expertise and has helped advance several important missions in North Central Massachusetts.
Most recently Joanne served as executive director of House of Peace & Education, Inc. (HOPE) where she led the organization through a transition from its founding vision to an efficient, well-funded organization offering high quality services to women, children and families in need. At HOPE, she was instrumental in strengthening core programs, increasing collaboration within the community, and generating support to sustain the mission.
Prior to joining HOPE, Joanne served as interim executive director for Worcester Common Ground, co-executive director at Oak Hill Community Development Corporation, and several other notable organizations in both the public and private sectors. Joanne holds an MBA from Brandeis University and a BA from Assumption College.
We believe Joanne’s a great choice to lead Growing Places through a new period of growth at a time when our mission is critical to so many families in need.
Contact Joanne: joanne@growingplaces.org, (978) 598-3723 x 801
Lisa Millette, Program Coordinator
Lisa is a 2010 graduate from the Bachelor’s Degree with Individual Concentration (BDIC) program at the University of Massachusetts with a concentration of Sustainable Structures and Community Development. Throughout college, Lisa gained general reception and office skills working as a Student Program Assistant and Peer Advisor. Lisa also enjoys yoga and teaches at Central Mass Yoga and Wellness in West Boylston. Lisa resides in Shrewsbury with her family and maintains a medium sized vegetable garden.
Contact Lisa: lisa@growingplaces.org, (978) 598-3723 x 802