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
Angela Bauer (she/her)
Youth Service Director
Northern Vermont
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Bruce Perlow (he/him)
Associate Officer of High School Programs
Northern 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.
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.
Chantell Gillette
Youth Service Manager
Philadelphia, PA
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Christina Cramer (she/her)
Associate Finance and Strategy Officer
Northern Vermont
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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
Northern Vermont
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Emma Page
Senior Youth Service Manager
Northern 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.
Jeb Watts
Senior Youth Service Manager
White River Junction
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Jenn Moore (she/her)
Senior Director of AmeriCorps Operations
Berkshires
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Joe Thompson (he/him)
Senior Youth Service Manager
Northern Vermont
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Jordan Dias (he/him)
Youth Service Director
Connecticut
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Lee Oshlag (they/them)
Camp DREAM Director
Northern 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.
Lindsay Heller (she/her)
Senior Youth Service Manager
Berkshires
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Luke Andris (he/him)
Business Manager
Boston, MA
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Mary Beth Fowler (she/her)
Senior Youth Service Director
Capital Region, NY
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Melissa Maharaj (she/her)
Senior Youth Service Director
Boston, MA
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Michael Foote (he/him)
Empowerment Officer
Northern Vermont
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Michelle Hines-Tomlinson
Development Director
Northern Vermont
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Mona Abdelghani (she/her)
Senior Director of National Programs
White River Junction
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Olivia Wetzel (she/her)
Youth Service Director
Northern 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.
Pamela Prim
Assistant Youth Service Director
Northern Vermont
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Paul Neely (he/him)
Associate Director of Board & Data Quality
Northern Vermont
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Sarah Galvan
Senior Youth Service Director
Rhode Island
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Schnayma Saint-Fort
Senior Communications and Recruitment Manager
Boston, MA
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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.