Meet Our Board
Judie VanKooiman
President / Founder
In 1986, Judie moved to Massachusetts from Montana to be a live in nanny. Here, she met her husband, Van. Shortly after they were married, she switched careers. She worked for a Boston law firm for 18 years. Van passed away and dealing with her loss lead Judie to her involvement in community advocacy. She volunteers with many organizations and now works in Home Health Care. She is passionate about working with the elderly.
In 1986, Judie moved to Massachusetts from Montana to be a live in nanny. Here, she met her husband, Van. Shortly after they were married, she switched careers. She worked for a Boston law firm for 18 years. Van passed away and dealing with her loss lead Judie to her involvement in community advocacy. She volunteers with many organizations and now works in Home Health Care. She is passionate about working with the elderly.
Nancy Williams
Board Member
LPN; Director of the Winthrop Council on Aging/Robert A. DeLeo Senior Center; President - CASA (Community Against Substance Abuse); Board member WCAT - (Winthrop Community Access Television); Board member - Neighbor 2 Neighbor (helps those in a crisis situation).Well traveled - Lived in London and St. Thomas for three years respectively.Enjoy music, singing, gardening, photography and crafts. Nancy Williams passed away July 26th 2017.
LPN; Director of the Winthrop Council on Aging/Robert A. DeLeo Senior Center; President - CASA (Community Against Substance Abuse); Board member WCAT - (Winthrop Community Access Television); Board member - Neighbor 2 Neighbor (helps those in a crisis situation).Well traveled - Lived in London and St. Thomas for three years respectively.Enjoy music, singing, gardening, photography and crafts. Nancy Williams passed away July 26th 2017.
Cary Havey
Board Member
Cary has been actively involved in advocating for local low-income families since 2010. For the past five years she been employed at CAPIC as the Executive Administrative Assistant; working directly with the Executive Director, Director of Planning & Development, and all Program Directors providing operational and programmatic support. Cary is the proud mother/grandmother of 3 daughters and a grandson. She is dedicated to her family and helping those in need.
Cary has been actively involved in advocating for local low-income families since 2010. For the past five years she been employed at CAPIC as the Executive Administrative Assistant; working directly with the Executive Director, Director of Planning & Development, and all Program Directors providing operational and programmatic support. Cary is the proud mother/grandmother of 3 daughters and a grandson. She is dedicated to her family and helping those in need.
Nancy Tufo
Board Member
In addition to being a board member of TWCFTIN, Nancy is also the treasurer of WINARC, an organization that provides social, educational, and recreation programs for special needs children and adults in the Winthrop area. She is also actively involved in the Revere League for Special Needs as well as a member of the Winthrop Historical and Improvement Association.
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In addition to being a board member of TWCFTIN, Nancy is also the treasurer of WINARC, an organization that provides social, educational, and recreation programs for special needs children and adults in the Winthrop area. She is also actively involved in the Revere League for Special Needs as well as a member of the Winthrop Historical and Improvement Association.
Crystal Costantino
Board Member
My name is Crystal Costantino. I grew up in Revere and have lived in Winthrop for the past 8 years. My husband and I own FMC Realty & Construction, a small residential remodeling company that has been in business for over 15 years. We have been married for 16 years and have 3 children ages 13, 11 and 8. I love to be involved in my community and volunteer whenever possible.
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My name is Crystal Costantino. I grew up in Revere and have lived in Winthrop for the past 8 years. My husband and I own FMC Realty & Construction, a small residential remodeling company that has been in business for over 15 years. We have been married for 16 years and have 3 children ages 13, 11 and 8. I love to be involved in my community and volunteer whenever possible.
Linda Austin
Board Member
Hello everyone! I am so happy to be joining the board! Let me tell you a little bit about myself. My name is Linda Austin and I am a life long resident of Winthrop. I am 54 years old and I have two children. My son Jerry is a musician who you may see playing at the blackstrap BBQ. He plays with Nick Hames..go check them out! My daughter Julia is a medical assistant at Beth Israel in Boston.
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Hello everyone! I am so happy to be joining the board! Let me tell you a little bit about myself. My name is Linda Austin and I am a life long resident of Winthrop. I am 54 years old and I have two children. My son Jerry is a musician who you may see playing at the blackstrap BBQ. He plays with Nick Hames..go check them out! My daughter Julia is a medical assistant at Beth Israel in Boston.
Scott Mahoney
Board Member
Scott has been in the area of nonprofit for many years. As a case manager with the Center for Independent Living (CIL) in Jacksonville, Florida, Scott assisted consumers with disabilities in accessing a range of support services; the Florida Tele-Communications Relay (FTRI) program for the deaf and hard of hearing was part of this.
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Scott has been in the area of nonprofit for many years. As a case manager with the Center for Independent Living (CIL) in Jacksonville, Florida, Scott assisted consumers with disabilities in accessing a range of support services; the Florida Tele-Communications Relay (FTRI) program for the deaf and hard of hearing was part of this.
Sebastien Lamiaux
Treasurer
Sebastien was born in France and moved to the US in 1997. He is the proud father and stepfather of 3 children and has been living in Winthrop for 20 years. He is interested in helping the community and continuing to volunteer his time to causes he believes are worth it.
Sebastien was born in France and moved to the US in 1997. He is the proud father and stepfather of 3 children and has been living in Winthrop for 20 years. He is interested in helping the community and continuing to volunteer his time to causes he believes are worth it.
Carol
Junior Board
Hi my name is Carol. I am 13 years old and live in Winthrop with my parents and 2 younger brothers. I am in 8th grade at the Winthrop Middle School. I am in the Student Council, Student Year Book and Drama Club. I am a police explorer at the Winthrop Police Department and I love to volunteer at the Winthrop Veteran's food bank!
Hi my name is Carol. I am 13 years old and live in Winthrop with my parents and 2 younger brothers. I am in 8th grade at the Winthrop Middle School. I am in the Student Council, Student Year Book and Drama Club. I am a police explorer at the Winthrop Police Department and I love to volunteer at the Winthrop Veteran's food bank!
Dee Todisco
My name is Dee Todisco. I have lived in Winthrop most of the last 33 years. I raised my family here and have been involved with the schools and town of Winthrop much of this time.
I work in administration at Cambridge Health Alliance. I also have a loyal following at Sain Visage Skin Care for over 20 years.
I love our town and like to do what I can to keep it the special place it is.
I work in administration at Cambridge Health Alliance. I also have a loyal following at Sain Visage Skin Care for over 20 years.
I love our town and like to do what I can to keep it the special place it is.
Lola
Hi! I am Lola. And part of the Junior board. I go to Northeast Metro Tech. And studying Early Childhood. I joined this non profit to be part of something great.
Jordan Rich
Jordan‘s professional experience advocating for older adults began in 2014. Over the years she has worked to serve the senior population in Massachusetts through various means including crisis management, behavior health, housing, and public benefits. Jordan comes to the board of directors, ready to share her knowledge and resources with anyone seeking support. Jordan is excited to join Judie’s team and eager to spread the positive impact of Those Who Can for Those In Need.