Board of Trustees

Amanda is a current parent of two current Shore students, Nate '24 and Cole '29. Amanda, Ned, and the boys live in Wenham, MA. She joined the Board in 2021 and is a member of the Equity & Inclusion and Strategic Initiatives Committees (chair), as well as a member of the Executive Committee. Amanda is a Managing Director of Business Development for SRS Acquiom and her favorite hobbies include skiing, hiking and cheering on her kids during their athletic events.

Alexa joined the Board in 2022 and serves on the Committee on Trustees and Equity & Inclusion Committee, as well as serving as a member of the Executive Committee. She lives in Marblehead with her wife, Jen, and son, Jonathan ’27. Alexa worked in varying roles for Nike, Inc. for over a decade but, since becoming a mom, has dedicated her time to caregiving, volunteer opportunities, and non-profit Board work. Her favorite activities include tennis, travel, youth sports spectating, and sitting still on the beach.

John is a Shore parent of a current student (Matthew ’26) and an alum (John ’22). John, his wife Danielle, and their sons live in Boxford, MA. John has served on the Board since 2022, and serves on the Finance, Investment, and Risk and Liability Committees, as well as serving as a member of the Executive Committee. John is a partner in D’Ambrosio LLP and the leader of its Investment Management practice group. He is also the President-Advisory Services and Chief Legal Officer of Integrated Partners, an investment advisory firm located in Waltham, MA. John enjoys exploring nature with his family, cooking, and tackling just about any project that he can get his hands on.

John is the parent of two Shore alumni from the classes of 2011 and 2015. He joined the board in 2021 and serves on three committees: Finance (chair), Investment (chair), and Facilities. He serves as Treasurer and is part of the Executive Committee. John is CIO of Equity Index at State Street Global Advisors.

Sydney is a Shore alumna and former Shore employee, having worked as a science teacher and coach, as well as the Student and Family Diversity Education Coordinator from 2006-2010. She is the Managing Director and Head of Capital Markets at Boston Omaha Corporation, a publicly traded investment firm. She is also the Chief Executive Officer of Mac Mountain LLC, a wireless and broadband connectivity company serving rural and underserved communities, and is co-owner of Killington Distillery & The Mountain Inn. Sydney currently serves on the advisory board at uAspire and is a board member for the non-profit, SheGives. Sydney received an MBA in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies from MIT Sloan School of Management, her BA in Neuroscience and Studio Art from Middlebury College, and attended St. Mark's School.

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Jason is the caregiver of two current Shore students and currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Shore Families Association (SFA). Jason joined MIT’s Office of the General Counsel in February 2016 where his practice focuses on commercial transactions, privacy issues, human subjects research, and research misconduct investigations. Before joining MIT, Jason served as the General Counsel of Suffolk University and as an Assistant General Counsel at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. Jason graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He is an active volunteer in the North Shore community and is currently Chair of the Swampscott Cultural Council and a member of the Board of Advisors of the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem.

Beth joined the Board of Trustees in 2023. She lives in Newburyport with her husband, Michael, and son, Crosby ‘29. Beth earned a B.A. from the University of New Hampshire and a JD from Massachusetts School of Law. She is currently a Senior Policy Advisor at Smith, Costello, and Crawford and a former cabinet secretary for the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Beth is an experienced practitioner in government relations and energy, environmental, and climate policy.  Along with volunteering with youth environmental programs, she enjoys spending time with family, hanging out at the beach, skiing and hiking in Maine, and reading.

Emily is the caregiver of two current Shore students and a stepdaughter in the Winchester Public Schools system, and is an active Shore volunteer, including co-chair of the Admissions Ambassador program this year. Emily holds a BA in Economics from Middlebury and an MA in International Relations & Affairs from Columbia University. Prior to staying home with her family she worked in Institutional Sales at Goldman Sachs. Emily sits on the board of the Nathaniel & Elizabeth P. Stevens Foundation based out of North Andover, a grant-making foundation with assets of $20M+ with efforts directed toward supporting and promoting education, housing, healthcare, the environment, historical preservation, the arts, and providing emergency assistance. She also sits on the board of Protect Our Past, an organization committed to the preservation, restoration, and conservation of historical properties on Cape Cod and beyond.

John Fawcett lives in Wenham with his wife Caitie and their three boys, two of whom are current Shore students. John joined the Board in 2020 and has served on the Equity & Inclusion and Strategic Initiatives Committees. John enjoys golfing, watching his sons play lacrosse/hockey/wrestling/squash, and helping them with homework. Professionally, he has founded two financial technology companies. He is currently the Director of Product Management for Brokerage Platform at Robinhood Markets, Inc.

Kelly is a Shore parent with three children who are currently Lower School students, Wyatt ’28, Catherine ’29, and Teddie ’32. Kelly and her family live in North Andover, MA. Kelly joined Shore’s Board of Trustees in 2022, and serves on the Advancement Committee and Strategic Initiatives Committee. She previously served on The Village School Board in Boxford MA. At Shore, her additional volunteer roles include SFA Class Rep, Admissions Ambassador, and Advancement volunteer. Some of Kelly's interests include traveling, hiking, skiing, and reading.

Allison joined the Board in 2023 and has previously volunteered at Shore as a room parent, greeter, and member of the Advancement Committee. She lives in Hamilton with her son, Daniel ‘32. Allison earned a B.S. from Syracuse University and is currently a Clinical Operations Manager at CereVasc, Inc. Allison also serves as Trustee for the Levangie Family Charitable Foundation, an organization focused on supporting educational access for populations in need. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and skiing.

Dom is a Shore parent of three children who are current students or alums - Bryan ’19, Luke ’21, and Emma ’24. Dom and his family live in Marblehead, MA. He joined the board in 2021 and has served on the Finance Committee and the Strategic Initiatives Committee. Dom is a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley, which he joined in 1994. Dom formed the Marinelli Group in 2010 which focuses on holistic wealth management. In his free time Dom enjoys golfing, boating, and skiing with his family.

John is the parent of two Shore graduates, Jack ‘21 and Kelly ‘23. John and his family reside in Holderness, NH. He joined Shore’s Board of Trustees in 2023 and has also enjoyed volunteering by speaking to prospective families at Open Houses and connecting with admitted families who are considering Shore. John earned a B.S. from Merrimack College and M.M. from Duke University. He is currently the Head of School at Holderness School and was previously a teacher, varsity coach, dorm parent, advisor, and held various administrative roles in the admissions office, as well as being Director of College Counseling, Dean of Faculty, and Associate Head of School at Brooks School. John enjoys family, travel, playing and coaching basketball, cycling, golf, hiking, travel, and mentoring young educators and coaches.

Elsa is the caregiver of two current Shore students and currently serves as a non-trustee committee member of Shore's Equity & Inclusion Committee. Elsa is a Business Development Lending Officer at Mill Cities Community Investments and was previously a Manager of Settlement Programs at The House of the Seven Gables. She is the Founder and Director of The Welcome Immigrant Network and serves as a part-time instructor at UMass Lowell. She received a BA from Springfield College, M.Ed in Community Engagement from Merrimack College, and is currently a Ph.D. student at UMass Lowell studying International/Global Studies with a concentration on Migration/Human Rights. Elsa also serves on the Essex County Community Foundation Racial Equity Committee, the Latino Leadership Coalition, and Project Out.

Meg is a Shore parent of two boys; Oliver ’23, Peter ’25. She joined the board in 2022 and serves on the Advancement and Facilities Committees. Meg is the VP of Marketing for the Northeast Division of Comcast. Meg and her family live in Essex, MA. Meg loves to spend time on the water and has a passion for the performing arts and music.

Alex is a former Shore parent, with two alumni boys – Othar ’20 and Oliver ’21. Alex and his family live in Hamilton, MA. He joined the Board in 2020, and has served on the Advancement and Finance Committees. Alex is a former Investment Professional and is currently a Private Investor. He enjoys snowboarding, kiteboarding, and occasionally playing golf.