Free DME Across Massachusetts

Leadership & Governance

REquipment’s statewide program is supported by its employees, staff at partner organizations, and a Board of Directors that includes people with direct experience using durable medical equipment and assistive technology.

Disability community leadership is built into the organization’s governance and the way the program operates.

REquipment staff gathered together with CEO Adriana Mallozzi seated in her power wheelchair.
REquipment staff with CEO Adriana Mallozzi.

REquipment, Inc. Staff

Adriana Mallozzi

CEO

Wendy Ayanbeku

Director of Advancement and Partnerships

Dan Perkins

Program Director

Tiffaney Connelly

Assignment Coordinator

Elijah Tucker

Equipment Intake Coordinator

Marie McHugh

Equipment Technician, Canton

James Riel

Senior Technician, Worcester

Charles Smith

Driver and Equipment Technician, Worcester

Anthony Calderon-Diaz

Driver and Technician, Worcester

Staff at Partner Organizations

REquipment’s statewide program also includes staff working through partner agencies and organizations.

James Smith

Site Coordinator, Department of Developmental Services, Worcester

Hector LeBron

Site Coordinator, Stavros Center for Independent Living, Amherst

Brian Sullivan

Equipment Technician, Stavros Center for Independent Living, Amherst

Nicole Erickson

AT/DME Technician, UCP of Western Massachusetts, Worcester

Evan Valente

DME Coordinator, UCP of Western Massachusetts, Pittsfield

Hazel Goodsill

Administrative Assistant, UCP of Western Massachusetts, Pittsfield

Board of Directors

At least 51% of REquipment’s Board of Directors is composed of people who use durable medical equipment or assistive technology.

Directors must support the mission of DME and AT reuse. They must have at least two years of personal experience using DME or AT, or professional experience managing or promoting DME and AT programs and working with people who use this equipment.

Board requirements also call for statewide representation and racial and ethnic diversity.

Current Board of Directors

Officers

Christine Griffin
President

Karen Bureau
Vice President

Karen Langley
Treasurer

Noelle Balutis
Clerk

Directors

  • Mike Kennedy
  • Desiree Forte
  • Nora Nagle
  • Alan Chaulet
  • Keisha Greaves
  • Destiny Maxam
  • Rino Nori
  • Mariella Paulino
  • Jennifer Lee
  • Asa Pereli Silberstein
Christine Griffin, President, REquipment Board of Directors
Christine Griffin, President, REquipment Board of Directors

Interested in Serving?

People interested in being considered for the REquipment Board of Directors can contact Adriana Mallozzi at info@dmereuse.org.

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