Our Neighbors' Table Staff Bios 

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Lyndsey Haight, Executive Director
lyndsey@ourneighborstable.org
(978) 388-1907 ext. 11

Meet Our Neighbors' Table's Executive Director, Lyndsey Haight! Prior to joining Our Neighbors' Table in February 2010, Lyndsey earned her BSW degree at Plymouth State University and her MSW at Salem State University, and holds a Certificate in Nonprofit Administration and Finance from Suffolk University Sawyer School of Business. She has worked in the social work field for 20 years and has more than 15 years of experience in nonprofit administrations and leadership. Lyndsey's diverse work history includes leading fundraising event operations at National Brain Tumor Society, serving as the Executive Director for Dorchester CARES, as well as various other posts that led her to where she is today. When not working, Lyndsey enjoys the outdoors and travelling with her husband George and her two sons George IV and Cooper. Lyndsey is happy to call Amesbury, Massachusetts her home. 

Lori Townsend, Program Director
lori@ourneighborstable.org
​(978) 388-1907 ext. 12

Our Neighbors' Table's Program Director, Lori Townsend, has been with ONT since 2011. Lori is responsible for overseeing all of ONT's program staff, new project development, and development of community relationships. She received a BS in Recreation Administration and a minor in Business Administration from the University of New Hampshire. Lori has years of experience in the Human Services and Human Resources fields as well as 15 years as a stay-at-home hockey mom! During her time as a stay-at-home mom Lori had an assortment of part time jobs and spent her free time volunteering at various places such as Sweet Paws Rescue and Amesbury Youth Hockey. When Lori is not at work, she enjoys boating, reading, and crafting, as well as studying genealogy and history. Lori is a proud 26-year resident of Amesbury, Massachusetts and lives with her husband Paul, sons Danny and Lucas, and her dog and cat-Reggie Dwight and Kris Kringle. 

Ann Johnson, Office Manager
office@ourneighborstable.org
(978) 388-1907 ext. 16

Meet Ann Johnson, Our Neighbors' Table's Office Manager. Ann is responsible for a variety of things, including general office management, human resources, and building maintenance-especially when the toilet breaks! Before coming to ONT in 2014, Ann got a BA in Psychology from the University of Dayton in Ohio. Her past experience includes working at BNY Mellon and as a stay-at-home mom. Before becoming a staff member, Ann spent years volunteering at ONT. In her free time, Ann enjoys painting, biking, and travelling. She currently lives in Amesbury, Massachusetts with her cat, Comet. 

Lesley Fawcett, Development Director
lesley@ourneighborstable.org
​(978) 388-1907 ext. 13

Our Development Director, Lesley Fawcett, oversees fundraising, marketing, and communications here at Our Neighbors' Table. She majored in History and Journalism at Michigan State University-go Spartans! Before joining the ONT team in September 2017, Lesley worked at the American Cancer Society, YMCA, and Red Cross. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and going to the beach. Lesley lives in Amesbury, Massachusetts with her husband, Mike, her two children, Grace and Tommy, and her golden retriever, Jacson. 

Melanie Bouchard, Community Engagement Manager melanie@ourneighborstable.org
(978) 388-1907 ext. 10

Melanie joined Our Neighbors' Table in August 2019 as our first AmeriCorps VISTA Member. After her year of service she was hired on as our Community Engagement Manager. Melanie assists with community outreach, food drives, and volunteer communications. She graduated from Keene State College in May 2019 with a degree in Holocaust and Genocide Studies and a minor in International Studies. In her free time, Melanie enjoys hiking, going to concerts, and cooking. She currently lives in New Hampshire with her mom and brother, as well as her four dogs-Beefy, Tonka, Zoey, and Ginger. 

Shannon Bullen, Community Engagement Coordinator/AmeriCrops VISTA
Shannon@ourneighborstable.org
​(978) 388-1907 ext. 21

Shannon joined Our Neighbors' Table in August 2020 as an AmeriCorps VISTA member. As our Community Engagement Coordinator, Shannon assists with community outreach, food drives, and volunteer communications. She graduated from College of Charleston in May 2020 with a degree in History and a minor in International Studies. In her free time Shannon enjoys playing the piano, baking, and hanging out with family and friends. She recently moved from South Carolina. 

Hannah Clarke, Market Manager
hannah@ourneighborstable.org
(978) 388-1907 ext. 15

ONT's Market Manager, Hannah Clarke, joined our team in September 2019. Hannah is responsible for food ordering and distribution as well as serving volunteers and guests during Market hours. Hannah has a Master's in Public Health and was previously involved in the restaurant business before coming to Our Neighbors' Table. In her free time, Hannah enjoys travelling and running. She currently resides in Methuen, Massachusetts with her husband Tom and their elderly pup, Fenster. 

Tracy Kane, Mobile Market Manager 
tracy@ourneighborstable.org
​(978) 388-1907 ext. 26

Our Mobile Market Manager, Tracy Kane, is responsible for managing guest service programs, supervising all Mobile Market programs, and supervising the programmatic needs of our new SNAP partnership with the DTA. Tracy works directly without Food Resource Advocate, Tress, to ensure that our guests and community members have the opportunity to apply for SNAP. Before joining the ONT team in 2016, Tracy received her Bachelors in Communications and Journalism and went on to own a design studio in Boston. Tracy has also worked with mentally ill adults in psycho-social rehabilitation program to acclimate folks back into the community who had lived in institutions. Her hobbies include being a mom, writing, reading, skiing, biking for charity, listening to music, and occasionally playing the drums. Tracy currently resides in West Newbury with her husband, 15-year-old son, and 12-year-old daughter, as well as the love of her life, Rudy-her 5-year-old Australian Labradoodle. 

Tress Ricker, Food Resource Advocate
tress@ourneighborstable.org
(978) 388-1907 ext. 18

Our Neighbors' Table recently became a SNAP certified site which means we can now assist guests with their SNAP applications. Our Food Resource Advocate, Tress Ricker, plays an integral role in this process. Tress is also responsible for reaching out to families who have been referred to ONT by Children's Health Care. She received her Bachelor's in Social Work and went on to work in mental health, brain injury, private charity, and Head Start/child care before joining the ONT team in August 2019. Tress lives in Amesbury, Massachusetts, and enjoys making jewelry and other arts and crafts in her free time. 

Heather Paterson, Meal Manager 
heather@ourneighborstable.org
​(978) 388-1907 ext. 14

Heather Paterson joined Our Neighbors' Table in August 2019 as our Meal Manager. She is responsible for managing our weekly meals and the individuals who volunteer there. Heather received her Master's in Business Administration and went on to become a small business consultant and Entrepreneurial coach. Heather lives in Salisbury, Massachusetts and enjoys writing, playing guitar, walking, and travelling. 

Dan Jackman, Warehouse Assistant
dan@ourneighborstable.org
(978) 388-1907 ext. 24

Dan Jackman joined Our Neighbors' Table as our Warehouse Assistant in 2018. He is responsible for helping any and all duties in the Warehouse. Dan received a Bachelor of Science form New England Institute of Technology and went on to work at a Gas Station, Walmart, and St. Ann's Home. Dan lives in Plaistow, New Hampshire with his wife and newborn child and enjoys tabletop gaming in his free time. 

Linda Incontri, Bookkeeper/Accountant 
lidna@ourneighborstable.org
​(978) 388-1907 ext. 17

Linda Incontri has been with Our Neighbors' Table for six years as our Bookkeeper/Accountant. Linda is responsible for day-to-day accounting and financial preparation and she is a member of our Finance Committee. She is a third year Certified Management Accountant and has a Certification in Human Resources. Before coming to ONT in 2013, Linda was self-employed. Linda and her three dogs are residents of Amesbury, Massachusetts. In her free time, Linda enjoys crafting, painting, and decorating.