Staff
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Lino Covarrubias, MBA – Chief Executive Officer
Rosemarie Coelho, LICSW – Chief Learning, Performance and Strategy Officer
Amanda Coughlin, LICSW – Chief Marketing and Revenue Programs Officer
Jayne Lampert – Senior Director, Philanthropy
Adam Smith –Senior Director, Community Engagement and Innovation
DIRECTORS
Maryann Cardani, LICSW, CDP – Jewish Family Assistance Network and Healthy Aging Initiative
Patrick Dignan – Finance
Wendy Kogan – Operations Systems and Technology
Mayra Tardiff – Homecare
Malka Young, LICSW, CCM – Allies in Aging JFS Elder Care Solutions
MANAGERS
Amira Elamri – Immigrant Services
Sobely Katzman – Operations
Dámaris Medina-Hernández – Homecare, Training
Abrielle Salloway, LCSW – Jewish Family Assistance Network and Healthy Aging Initiative
IMMIGRANT FAMILY SERVICES
Includes: Basic Needs Distributions, JFS/FPS Resource Room, Citizenship Assistance, Immigrant and Migrant Family Services, and other community programs
Vera DeSouza
JEWISH FAMILY ASSISTANCE
Includes: Information and Referral Network, Lucy and Joe Press Food Pantry, and Ready for Success Employment Support
Leslie Bazer, LSW
Lindsay Goldberg, LICSW
OLDER ADULT AND FAMILY CAREGIVING SERVICES
Includes: Allies in Aging JFS Elder Care Solutions, Jewish Healthy Aging Initiative, Healthy Partners, Homecare, Patient Navigator, Social Connectors, and other community programs
Wen-Ying (Carol) Ju
Shashona Kaye, RN
Diana O’Brien, M.Ed
Moira Regan
Ana Lisa Sanborn
Laila Vehvilainen, MS, MPH, NASM-CPT, CDP
Eileen Winston, MD
Sean Woo
HOMECARE DIRECT SERVICE STAFF
Keila Altagracia Mieses
Olga Cordero De Cruz
Nekisha Diaz Morales
Yorcelis Garcia Hernandez
Jacyara Goncalves Barreto
Elsa Gutierrez Morales
Paola Gutierrez Morales
Sharelyn Gutierrez Morales
Ana Yanilsa Guzman De Matias
Tania Hurtado Arauz
Josiah Ihechukwu
Daniela Jimenez Soto
Ruth Linares Pierre
Mildred Clarisa Lopez Roca De Lopez
Blanca Lopez Sanchez
Cleotilde Marte Severio
Paola Matias Andino
Felcy Menezes
Elvia Lillian Morales
Sandra Morales
Elidia Morales Barrera
Ana Morillo-Rosario
Dolores Paredes
Wendy Polanco Morales
Jessica Pomales Hernandez
Solange Maria Reis Costa
Patricia Ribeiro
Mirqueya Rosario Rivera
Carmen Santana-Pimentel
Manuel Sayán Diaz
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/TIKKUN OLAM
Sarah Leacu
BUSINESS OFFICE/ADMINISTRATION
Fahim Amin
Natella Dayn
Maya Pestov
Justo Rosario-Lebrón
As of 10/23/2026
JFS Videos
Honoring the Legacy of Myrna Epstein Winter
Honoring the Legacy of Myrna Epstein Winter A Lifelong Champion of Refugees and Immigrants On the first anniversary (yahrzeit) of Myrna Epstein Winter’s passing, Jewish Family Service of Metrowest honors her extraordinary life through the proposed JFS...
Finding Home Through JFS Home-Share: A Story of Friendship & Belonging
The JFS Home-Share program helps match individuals seeking affordable housing with homeowners who have a compatible living space to share. Beyond providing stable housing, the program fosters companionship, independence, and lasting connections that enrich the lives of everyone involved. Whether you’re looking for housing, have space to share, or simply want to learn more about the life-changing impact of Home-Share, we invite you to watch this remarkable story.
Celebrating Partnership, Compassion & Community Impact | Honoring Rob Andrews
At the 2026 Seize the Dream celebration, JFS of Metrowest honored Rob Andrews with the Max Michelson Humanitarian Award for his compassion, leadership, and partnership in welcoming immigrant and refugee families. His extraordinary efforts have helped create a stronger, more compassionate community for families starting anew.
JFS Business News
Honoring the Legacy of Myrna Epstein Winter
Honoring the Legacy of Myrna Epstein Winter A Lifelong Champion of Refugees and Immigrants On the first anniversary (yahrzeit) of Myrna Epstein Winter’s passing, Jewish Family Service of Metrowest honors her extraordinary life through the proposed JFS...
JFSMW Job Opening: Registered Nurse (part time hourly – PRN or 5+ hours per week)
JFS seeks to hire a Registered Nurse to provide supervision to homecare providers. No direct RN medical care is a requirement of this position. Click to learn more.
JFSMW Job Opening: Volunteer & Community Engagement Associate
JOB OPENING – AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Job Title: Volunteer & Community Engagement Associate Salary Range: $55,000-$62,000 Annually, Commensurate with Level of Education, Skills and Experience Work Schedule: 40 hour-Full time Position with Benefits Position...