Jessica C. Brayden, Executive Director
Selected by the board of directors in early 2008, Jessica Brayden brings over 15 years of not-for-profit management experience to New England's first domestic violence agency. Ms. Brayden currently serves as the Executive Director and in her role she oversees all aspects of programs and management to ensure efficiency, fiscal and service accountability, and the organization’s creative and innovative growth. Ms. Brayden’s career has focused on program development and stabilization and she has distinguished herself through creative change management and strategic programmatic growth. Ms. Brayden is active in the local community, serving on several boards including the Somerville Chamber of Commerce, Somerville Community Action Television, and the Somerville Rotary. Ms. Brayden has received numerous awards for her leadership, including, most recently, the Fox 25 Hometown Hero Award. Ms. Brayden holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Salem State College and a Master of Business Administration from Endicott College.
Email: jessica@respondinc.org
Darcie DeLuca, Controller
Ms. DeLuca is responsible for overseeing RESPOND’s finance, human resources and information technology functions. She brings over 13 years of financial experience in both for profit and nonprofit industries, most recently serving as Financial Analyst at Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries. There she was a key member of the management team and oversaw the financial control and reporting, audit, budget creation/monitoring and deposit and loan operations. Her experience includes risk management, budgeting and asset/liability management. Darcie holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Suffolk University and a Master of Business Administration from Endicott College.
Email: darcie@respondinc.org
Jasmine Lopez, Development and Communications Coordinator
Ms. Lopez brings experience in fundraising, community organizing, event coordination, and media relations to the Coordinator of Development and Communications role where she is charged with expanding the organization’s financial standing and increasing public visibility. Ms. Lopez began her career as a Community Organizer and Fund Developer for AmeriCorps VISTA in the community center of a diverse, low-income community in Rhode Island. Intrigued by the power of grassroots political action within traditionally disadvantaged populations, Ms. Lopez moved on to Neighbor to Neighbor Massachusetts as the Development & Communications Associate, then as the Strategic Communications Organizer. She holds a B.S. in Legal Studies and Spanish from Roger Williams University, as well as a Master of Public Health with a Health Law and Human Rights focus from Boston University’s School of Public Health. In addition, she completed the two-year Diversity Fellowship organized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals MA Chapter. Ms. Lopez held positions on the Boston Women’s Fund Board of Directors and the Women’s Pipeline for Change Oversight and Planning Board.
Email: jasmine@respondinc.org
