
The Team Behind Building Impact
At Building Impact, we believe in the power of service to strengthen communities.
We partner with companies to create meaningful volunteer experiences that engage employees and drive positive social change. Our team is passionate about making corporate volunteering seamless and impactful.
Learn more about our awesome team members below!
Meet the Team
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Amisha Desai
Vice President, Partnerships & Growth
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Amisha Desai
Vice President, Partnerships & Growth
Amisha supports the Partnerships and Growth initiatives at Building Impact. She is responsible for fostering new corporate partnerships on a national scale while also cultivating our existing partners.
Prior to Building Impact, Amisha spent 5 years at GE Healthcare in various sales and service operations roles. She graduated from Boston College with concentrations in Marketing and Business Analytics as well as a minor in Philosophy.
During her free time, Amisha loves spending time in nature with her family, experimenting with new crafts, and deepening her meditation practice.
James Fry
SVP of Corporate Partnerships & Marketing

James Fry
SVP of Corporate Partnerships & Marketing
James is the SVP of Corporate Partnerships and Marketing. In this role, James is responsible for the GTM strategy for the organization including strategic revenue growth, marketing as well as cultivating and stewarding transformative corporate partnerships for the organization.
Prior to Building Impact, James has worked at a variety of early stage tech start-ups where he focused on GTM Strategy, product development, revenue growth and partnerships. He also spent a decade at Earthwatch Institute - the largest environmental volunteer NGO in the US. James was responsible for cultivating corporate, higher Ed and non-profit partnerships in order to grow revenue, increase brand awareness, and scale the global volunteer program in support of its environmental scientific research mission. He was also responsible for digital marketing including acquisition and retention strategies via SEO, social media, website and content distribution (digital and print). James has an MBA in Entrepreneurship and Marketing from F.W Olin School of Business at Babson College.
James is a proud father of three. During his free time, James loves spending time with his family, traveling, playing cricket and soccer or relaxing at the beach on Cape Cod with a good book.
Annabeth Gausepohl
Senior Program Manager
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Annabeth Gausepohl
Senior Program Manager
Annabeth is a member of the Building Impact Program Team, where she supports the creation, management, and implementation of program development while working closely with Building Impact's extensive roster of nonprofit partners.
Prior to joining BI, Annabeth served as Director of Programming and later as Interim Executive Director at E inc. She is passionate about education, equity, and environmental sustainability, with a particular interest in the intersection of all three. Outside of work, Annabeth enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with her loved ones.
Emily Helm
Strategic Advisor & Interim CEO
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Emily Helm
Strategic Advisor & Interim CEO
Having worked in entrepreneurial and growing organizations for more than 25 years, Emily's talents lie in leveraging the diverse skills and expertise of team members toward deeper impact, greater productivity and authentic growth. As President, CEO and COO of several organizations, Emily has managed and led through periods of transition in support of organizational growth and positive change.
Emily has an undergraduate degree from Hamilton College, a Master of Education degree from The University of Vermont, and is also a graduate of the Executive Program for Nonprofit Leaders at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, as well as the Advanced Executive Program at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Emily is currently serving as Building Impact's Strategic Advisor and interim CEO.
Marcia Jordan (MJ)
Director, Facilitations & Training

Marcia Jordan (MJ)
Director, Facilitations & Training
MJ is the Director of Facilitation and Training at Building Impact, where she leads volunteer experiences and equips teams to feel confident and prepared to deliver meaningful service.
She holds a BA in Business Management from Southern New Hampshire University and is a proud Year Up United alumna, where she later served as Associate Director of Employment Placement. With over 10 years of experience in customer service, public speaking, and facilitation, MJ is passionate about creating inclusive spaces where people feel connected and empowered.
Outside of work, she enjoys tending to her houseplants and experimenting with new recipes.
Kate Kerrigan
Senior Vice President of Programs
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Kate Kerrigan
Senior Vice President of Programs
Kate leads the program team at Building impact, overseeing the development, design, and delivery of Building Impact’s national social impact programming. She manages the organization’s largest corporate accounts, driving successful employee volunteer engagement initiatives that create meaningful, measurable community impact.
Previously she worked at United Way. She has a Master of Arts in International Studies and has lived in Africa, India, and South America while working for various NGOs. She loves being a mom of two, coaching youth sports and running.
Rory Kelly
Programs & Graphic Design Associate

Rory Kelly
Programs & Graphic Design Associate
Rory supports the creation of visual storytelling and day to day coordination of our programs. She designs print and digital materials including flyers, reports, presentations, signage, and event collateral for partners. She also maintains organized and up-to-date inventory of program supplies and event materials.
With a strong belief in the power of storytelling, Rory likes to use graphic design to elevate the voices of nonprofit partners and educate others about the important work being done in their communities.
Outside of work, Rory enjoys trying new restaurants around Boston, watching reality TV, and listening to music.
Emily Karafelis
Senior Program Manager

Emily Karafelis
Senior Program Manager
Emily manages day-to-day program operations to deliver high-impact volunteer experiences of all kinds. In addition to program design and implementation, She leads the development of Building Impact’s diverse network of nonprofit partners. She is passionate about creating community among volunteers and collaborating with community-based organizations.
Outside of work, Emily enjoys aerial arts, painting and creative writing.
Anthony Luti
Digital Marketing Manager

Anthony Luti
Digital Marketing Manager
Anthony leads digital marketing at Building Impact, where he crafts and executes strategies that elevate the organization’s mission across web, email, and social platforms.
With nearly a decade of experience in marketing—particularly in the nonprofit and media sectors—he brings a keen understanding of how to drive engagement and build meaningful connections.
Prior to joining Building Impact, Anthony spent six years at Merrimack College, where he earned both a bachelor’s degree in Communication & Media and a master’s in Business Management & Marketing.
When he’s not building digital campaigns, you can find Anthony on the water—boating and spending time with his family.
Ally Tesoro
Partnerships Coordinator
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Ally Tesoro
Partnerships Coordinator
Ally serves as the Partnership Coordinator on Building Impact’s Partnerships and Growth team, where she helps cultivate and strengthen strategic corporate partnerships.
She earned her degree in Applied Psychology from Boston College, where she also pursued minors in Hispanic Studies and Social Impact Management—reflecting her passion for inclusive, community-driven change.
Outside of work, Ally enjoys traveling, practicing hot yoga, and volunteering with organizations that support individuals with special needs.
Kristina Woodward
Program Manager

Kristina Woodward
Program Manager
Kristina manages, plans, and implements meaningful volunteer projects with the Program Team while also supporting client engagement. With over 3 years in nonprofit communications and a BA in Advertising & Public Relations (plus a Marine Biology Minor), Kristina is passionate about making a positive difference for people and the planet through her work and beyond.
Outside of work Kristina spends her free time enjoying the outdoors with her friends, family & dog, SCUBA diving, and advocating for environmental awareness.
Building Impact's Board
Kevin McCall
CEO, Paradigm Properties and Paradigm Capital Advisors

Dorrian C. Fragola
Vice President of Business Development: Life Sciences, C&W Services

Timothy James
Vice President, Project Consultant at State Street

Hannah Wilson
Executive Producer, Public Affairs & Community Services, WCVB
