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The DREAM Team

Meet the Leaders of Our Organization

We’re a team of imaginative and fun-loving folks who share a united passion for closing the opportunity gap alongside the youth we serve.

 

Listed in Alphabetical Order

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Angela Bauer (she/her)

Youth Service Director

Vermont

– More about Angela coming your way soon! ㅤ

Bruce Perlow

Bruce Perlow (he/him)

Associate Officer of High School Programs

Vermont

– Bruce has more than 25 years of experience as an educator both as a classroom K-12 teacher, primarily with high school youth, and with education focused non profits partnering with youth and adults and their schools. He joined DREAM in January of 2021 to build and bring to implementation the Guided Mentoring program. When not DREAMing, Bruce is almost certainly outside running, biking, hiking, and skiing, making the most of Vermont's beauty and bounty.

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Causha Spellman-Timmons (they/them)

Senior Youth Service Director

Philadelphia, PA

– Causha is a seasoned youth development leader, educator, and social impact strategist with more than 20 years of experience working at the intersection of education, equity, and community empowerment. They joined DREAM to strengthen programming, cultivate transformational leadership, and deepen partnerships that expand opportunities for young people and families. Causha brings a SOUL-centered approach to their work, grounded in emotional wellness and justice. When they’re not DREAMing, they’re building visionary projects, nurturing community, and spending intentional time with their wife, fur-son Shaka! and chosen family.

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Chantell Gillette (she/her)

Youth Service Manager

Philadelphia, PA

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Christina Cramer

Christina Cramer (she/her)

Associate Finance and Strategy Officer

National

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Cindy Mills (she/her)

Youth Service Director

Washington, D.C.

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Emma Otten (she/her)

Youth Service Manager

Vermont

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Emma Page

Senior Youth Service Manager

Vermont

– Emma joined DREAM in August 2025 and serves as the Senior Youth Service Manager for the Greater Rutland County region. With a background in education, career coaching, and leadership, she’s passionate about building community and believes deeply in the power of play to connect and inspire. When she’s not supporting youth and families, you can find her dazzling crowds across Vermont as a children’s performer, complete with hula hoops, bubbles, and plenty of joy.

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Jeb Watts

Senior Youth Service Manager

Vermont

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Jenn Moore

Jenn Moore (she/her)

Senior Director of AmeriCorps Operations

National

– Jenn is a former AmeriCorps member with a Master’s in Education and a deep commitment to supporting youth and the teams who serve them. She is excited to support DREAM organization-wide, helping strengthen programs and member experiences across the network. While her role has expanded, Jenn still loves staying connected to direct programming and can often be found in the Bennington community working alongside members and youth.

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Jordan Dias (he/him)

Youth Service Director

Connecticut

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Elise Oshlag

Lee Oshlag (they/them)

Camp DREAM Director

Vermont

– Lee joined the organization in 2021 and brings a background in nursing to their role as Camp Director. With a strong commitment to trauma-informed behavior intervention, Lee is passionate about creating a camp environment where every young person feels safe, supported, and empowered to grow. A firm believer in experiential learning and environmental stewardship, Lee loves seeing campers build confidence through hands-on adventure and connection with the natural world. Outside of camp, you’ll likely find Lee exploring the mountains of Vermont with their dog, happily trading a desk for a trail anytime.

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Lindsay Heller (she/her)

Senior Youth Service Manager

Vermont

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Luke Andris (he/him)

Business Manager

National

– Luke graduated from Bentley University with a B.S. in Finance & Nonprofit Leadership. His previous experience includes roles in financial analysis and community engagement. Luke joined DREAM in October 2025 to build capacity on the business team and explore the intersection of business and nonprofit work. Outside of DREAM, Luke enjoys adventuring in new places—whether on his bike or on foot.

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Mary Beth Fowler (she/her)

Senior Youth Service Director

Capital Region, NY

– Mary Beth joined the DREAM team in 2025, bringing 20+ years experience in education, leadership and community engagement through nonprofit work. In establishing this new DREAM region in NY, Mary Beth is focused on creating an environment where individuals know they are seen and valued by the community. She is excited for all of the fun times ahead, working to close the opportunity gap for youth in the Capital Region. Known to chase the sun whenever possible, Mary Beth enjoys sinking her toes into the sand of a warm beach, also sailing, dancing, woodworking, being crafty and curling up with a good book (always interested recommendations)! ㅤ

Melissa Maharaj

Melissa Maharaj (she/her)

Senior Youth Service Director

Boston, MA

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Michael Foote (he/him)

Empowerment Officer

National

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Michelle Hines-Tomlinson

Development Director

National

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Mona Abdelghani (she/her)

Senior Director of National Programs

National

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Olivia Wetzel (she/her)

Youth Service Director

Vermont

– Olivia brings many years of experience working with youth in the outdoor education and classroom settings to DREAM. Formerly an instructor, staff trainer and program director at various outdoor organizations like the Colorado Outward Bound School, she strives to support the Village Mentoring programs in Northern Vermont from an experiential education perspective. In addition to making DREAMs come true, Olivia loves to spend her time outside; biking, running, gardening, and complaining about the cold but refusing to go inside.

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Pamela Prim

Assistant Youth Service Director

Vermont

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Paul Neely

Paul Neely (he/him)

Associate Director of Board & Data Quality 

National

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Sarah Galvan

Senior Youth Service Director

Rhode Island

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Schnayma Saint-Fort

Senior Communications and Recruitment Manager

National

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Sunny Brown

Youth Service Manager

Philadelphia, PA

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Join Our Team

Are you passionate about making a difference and having fun while doing it? Do you love working with young people? We’re looking for seriously motivated individuals who are innovative and adventurous. Join our supportive team and enjoy opportunities for professional and personal growth, plus guaranteed life-changing experiences.

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