Our People
Meet all of the wonderful people responsible for helping us spread kindness in our communities.
Staff
Tucson Staff

Jeannette Maré
Founder/Chief Kindness Officer
bensmom@bensbells.org

Helen Gomez
Executive Director
helen@bensbells.org

Sara Begalman
Mosaic Assistant
sara@bensbells.org

Chad Borseth
Mosaic / Studio Assistant
chad@bensbells.org

Jennifer Hagele
Director of Operations
jhagele@bensbells.org

Katie Kevershan
Operations Assistant
katie@bensbells.org

Robin Green
Retail Assistant
robing@bensbells.org

Liz Levine
Education Manager
liz@bensbells.org

Paula Lopez
Marketing & Events Coordinator
paula@bensbells.org

Vivian MacKinnon
Studio Manager
vivian@bensbells.org

Monica Nuñez
Development Manager
monica@bensbells.org

Jodi Vander Ploeg
Merchandise Manager
jodi@bensbells.org
Phoenix Staff

Robin Oden
PHX Studio Manager
robin@bensbells.org
Connecticut Staff

Cody Foss
CT Regional Manager
cody@bensbells.org

Chole Karnas
Studio Assistant
chole@bensbells.org
Interns

Patrick Stephen Rowley
Connecticut Studio Intern
University of Connecticut
Sport Management

Cameron Wong
History / Education Intern
New York University
History Major

Dante Zambataro
Development Intern
University of Arizona

Yolanda Terrazas-Franco
Administrative Intern
University of Arizona
Information Science & Technology / Communication
Board
We are grateful to have the passion, talent, and kindness our Board provides to support Ben’s Bells.
Executive Committee

Daniela Siqueiros
Board President
Marketing + Events
Tucson Lifestyle
Board Member since 2019

Teresa J. Brown
Secretary
Customer Experience Manager
U.S. Bank
Board Member since 2016

Rosanne Channell
Treasurer
Certified Public Accountant
Board Member since 2015
Directors

Jennifer Avari
Computer Consultant
The Hartford Insurance
Board Member since 2015

Stacey Kelly
General Counsel
Empire Southwest, LLC
Board Member since 2019

Ashleigh Kruk
Board Member since 2017

Debbie McGuire
Property Manager
Board Member since 2020

Karen Mello
Director of Community Impact
United Way of Greater Waterbury (Waterbury, CT)
Board Member since 2020

Forest Melton
Research Specialist
University of Arizona Cancer Center
Board Member since 2017

Ryan W. Shirley
Project and Growth Manager
Ultra Air Conditioning
Board Member since 2019

Shannon Tighe
Director of Clinical Operations
The Bridge Family Center
Board Member since 2020

Celina Ramirez
Chief Compliance Officer
University of Arizona
Board Member since 2019

Mary Vikupitz, RD
Director of Wellness
Tucson Medical Center
Board Member since 2018

Cynthia Wolfe
Realtor
Long Realty
Board Member since 2016