Meet the Team

  • Priscila

    Executive Director

  • Grace

    Assistant Executive Director

  • Jill

    Client Operations Manager

  • Davy

    Donation Operations Manager & Volunteer Coordinator

  • Crystal

    Projects Manager & Development Assistant

  • Becky

    Communications Manager

  • Dianne

    Donation Operations

  • Jennah

    Client Services Representative

  • Kathy

    Warehouse Assistant

  • Dan

    Dock Operations

Board of Directors

Liana Kipp | President
Liana’s career has been in Audit/Risk Management, first with PwC and now with UKG. Liana has supported and loved The Wish Project for many years since she first volunteered in 2010. The organization became more important to her when she became a mother and understood how much support a parent requires for basic needs. Liana finds it fulfilling to see the joy in clients’ and volunteers’ faces, and finds the energy she feels when volunteering to be mesmerizing. 


Elizabeth Kittredge | Vice President
Elizabeth is the founder of Kittredge Law P.C., an estate-planning firm located in North Chelmsford. Her family has supported The Wish Project for many years, and she became actively involved with Wish following a sponsorship of an event, which led to a tour of the warehouse. That tour showcased all the amazing projects Wish coordinates year-round. The energy of the staff and volunteers was beyond welcoming. Elizabeth now volunteers weekly with The Wish Project and enjoys being part of such an outstanding organization and team of individuals serving its clients. 


Nicholas Stellakis | Secretary
Nick is an attorney at Hunton Andrews Kurth in Boston. He joined The Wish Project Board in 2016. As leader of his office’s pro bono practice, Nick has always been committed to securing justice and equity for all individuals regardless of financial ability. The organization’s mission and deep roots in the community attracted Nick to The Wish Project. 


Steve Athans | Treasurer
Steve is the Associate Vice Chancellor of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at UMass Lowell, where he leads the university’s IT operations and campus-wide technology strategy. He has been working in information technology in the Lowell area for almost 30 years. Steve has previously served on other national nonprofit boards, but is excited about focusing his efforts in our local community. Steve lives in Tyngsboro with his wife and two middle school-aged children. He is drawn to the Wish Project’s focus on sustainability, its commonsense solutions to community needs, and the positive impact it has on families in the Merrimack Valley. Steve is committed to helping strengthen the organization’s mission and service to the region.


Loraine Murtagh | Director
Born in Lowell, and a graduate of UMass/Boston, Loraine worked in State Government for 21 years—ten years in the administrations of four governors, and 11 years as Legislative Liaison for the Department of Attorney General. Since then, she has enjoyed a satisfying career in real estate. Actively involved with The Wish Project from its start, Loraine served as Board Chair for its first nine years. 


Susan Smith | Director
Sue is a lifelong Lowell resident and worked for the Lowell Public Schools for 36 years, with many of those years as a student/family support specialist. In that role, she was fortunate to be able to assist displaced families in their quest to make their transitions as seamless as possible by connecting with local agencies and, most importantly, by getting the children into school quickly and without barriers. In this role she became familiar with The Wish Project and has been involved ever since as a Board member, volunteer, and cheerleader. 

Jennifer Cooper | Director
Jen was born and raised in MA. She works on computer infrastructure for an e-commerce company. In 2024 Jen started volunteering at The Wish Project. She also was briefly on The Wish Project staff as a volunteer coordinator which gives her a unique perspective as a director. Her favorite part of The Wish Project is seeing the community support and the impact that it has on clients.

Amy Erickson | Director
Amy was born and raised in Tewksbury and has built a 30-year career with Lowell Five Bank. She began her tenure as a Teller and currently serves as Assistant Vice President of Retail Administration. Throughout her career, Amy has held a variety of leadership roles, helping customers achieve their financial goals and strengthen their financial well-being.  Amy has always been passionate about volunteering and instilling in her children the importance of giving back to the community they call home. Lowell Five Bank and The Wish Project share a strong commitment to community involvement, and Amy is proud to support an organization whose mission aligns so closely with her personal and professional values.

Rob Michael | Director
Rob Michael left a career heading the Information Technology function in the Biotechnology industry in 2012. He was then a co-owner of a sailboat rig manufacturing company until 2020 when he retired. He is a weekly volunteer at The Wish Project as well as a Board member. Helping to get household items from those that have them to those that need them is highly motivating and the primary driver of his wanting to work with TWP. The additional benefit of getting more useful life out of household and personal items thereby reducing waste is important to him too. 


Kate Larsen | Director
Kate is an Assurance Director at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, primarily focusing on serving public companies in the Technology sector. She has been with PwC for over 14 years, and has focused her time and attention to helping solve the critical needs of her clients, while also spending time on corporate outreach efforts internally. Kate joined The Wish Project in 2023 after hearing about their mission and its impact on the broader Boston community. As a new mom in 2021, she understands how challenging it is to raise a family, and being fortunate enough to have a support system around her, wanted to help other families feel the same sense of support that she has had. 


Evan Torlin | Director
Evan Torlin is an Information Operations Professional, working for 7 years at Aras Corporation. Born in New York, he moved to Massachusetts 23 years ago, and has been living in the Lowell area for the last 8 years. He has previously served on the boards of the Ayer Library and some religious organizations. He is also presently mentoring in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program of Lowell. The Wish Project’s outstanding reputation, generous work, and positive impact throughout the greater Lowell area is what has drawn him to want to serve on their board of directors.


Thao Lan | Director
As a dedicated advocate for community well-being and a passionate supporter of local nonprofits, Thao has long admired The Wish Project’s mission to provide critical resources to families and individuals in need across the Merrimack Valley. Throughout her career as a business owner and active community member, she has prioritized supporting initiatives that create lasting positive impact. She has also been working closely with local leaders and organizations to develop fundraising strategies, build community partnerships, and advocate for resources that help families thrive. She is passionate about connecting people to essential resources. 

Paul Fitzpatrick | Director
Prior to retiring Paul spent 40 years working for DoD contractors providing security to the next generation of National Security Initiatives.  Paul’s last position at Mercury Systems was as Director of Security, where he managed complex projects across all Mercury locations in the US and Europe.   Paul began volunteering at The Wish Project several years ago helping in a number of ways at the warehouse and providing pick up and delivery of donations.  Paul has realized during his time at the Wish Project how critical this organization is to the surrounding community

Vichtcha Kong| Director
Vichtcha (Vee) Kong is currently serving as Assistant Vice President, Banking Relationship Manager for Eastern Bank’s Equity Alliance for Business (EAB) Team. Born in a refugee camp in Thailand and raised in Lowell, Massachusetts, Vee’s journeyhas shaped her deep commitment to supporting the underserved and often forgotten, especially women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ community.

Vee has 2 decades of experience in business development, community relations, non-profit leadership, and team building. Known for her strong interpersonal and analytical skills, she has a proactive approach to leadership and community engagement.

Vee began her banking career as a college freshman and steadily rose through the ranks at Washington Savings Bank, where she spent almost 20 years serving small businesses and nonprofits. Outside of work, Vee volunteers her time and sits on several boards for organizations such as the Merrimack Valley Food Bank, Angkor Dance Troupe, The Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce, The Rotary Club Of Dracut, The Wish Project, and has served as the Interim Executive Director of the Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association.

Sopy Nguyen | Director
Sopy Nguyen is the Premier Relationship Manager, AVP at Workers Credit Union. As a mom of two and a banking professional with over a decade of experience, she is passionate about uplifting others and making a positive impact in the community she lives and works in. After touring The Wish Project, she immediately fell in love with its mission—its work truly resonated with her and strengthened her commitment to supporting families in need.