Meet our Team! Most of our team members started out as clients.
Cristin Caine-Founder & CEO
Cristin's background in special events fundraising and as a Montgomery County Public School teacher combined with her own fulfilling volunteer positions led to her passion to ensure that everyone who wants to be volunteering is volunteering. Cristin currently volunteers as a mock interviewer with SEEC, a resuce dog walker for Partnership for Animal Welfare, and as a resource family for Generation Hope.
Jessica McIntyre- Director of Communications
Jessica has a background in education, development, and community outreach. Her organizational management skills and communication strategies will enable us to reach, inspire, and connect more volunteers. Jessica volunteers at Gaithersburg Help and as a resource family for Generation Hope.
Amy Stolker - Board Treasurer
Amy is excited to utilize her non-profit accounting experience and board positions to further Charity Connect's impact. Her ability to tailor reporting to our planning needs reflects her understanding of the customization inherent to our mission. Amy fundraises in memory of her sister for Melissa's Brigade, a division of Lisa's Army which comforts individuals with cancer through care packages.
Leah Getlan- Board member
Leah is passionate about helping people integrate community service into their everyday lives. As an attorney, Leah facilitated her colleagues' pro bono service. After pioneering service-learning programs in her children's schools, Leah is excited to continue her work with Charity Connect. Leah volunteers as the communications chair for the parent association at Georgetown Day School.
Jessica Baskett - Board Member
Jessica’s experience with community service has led her to be a successful student at the University of Maryland. She is passionate about developing future community leaders which will enable our communities to inherently do better. Jessica volunteers within her live and learn community service program, Civicus., through the University of Maryland.
Kmitra Lovely - Board Member
Kmitra has a background in health administration. She brings leadership, organization skills, and experience volunteering with five local organizations since she moved here a couple of years ago. As a client, Kmitra was impressed by the seamless, consultative service provided by Charity Connect. She is thrilled to join our board and help inspire community members to pursue worthwhile volunteering. Kmitra enjoys volunteering as a Career Coach with Future Link and prepping bikes for shipping with her son at Bikes for the World
Gabrielle Nash - Board Member
Gabrielle Nash - Board Member Gabrielle has a background in marketing, operations, and nonprofit management. She is passionate about sharing the importance of nonprofits in our communities and is excited to help strengthen and amplify Charity Connect’s mission. Gabrielle loves the outdoors and supports the National Park Foundation.
Katie Ostrowski - Board Member
Katie found her volunteering mojo after moving to Rockville and enlisting Charity Connect's help. She truly believes in the organization's consultative approach and looks forward to working with the Charity Connect team to encourage more people to pursue strategic and mindful volunteerism. Katie has volunteered with Nourish Now and enjoys being a friendly caller to Community Reach.