Our Navigator personally answers questions and talks with you about resources that may be available in the community to meet your individualized needs. If you have any questions about our programs or services, or aren't sure what you need, contact our Service Navigator, Rachel Arruda, and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
Our Team
President
Andy, President and CEO of Justice Resource Institute (JRI), has served as the agency's leader since September 2006. He holds Master's Degrees in
Chief Operating Officer
Mia began working in the human service field in 1992 as a Direct Care Staff for JRI. She received her MPA from Suffolk University and completed the Executive Education Program at Harvard University.
Chief Financial Officer
Bisser joined JRI in 1996 as an assistant accountant and was promoted into several finance positions over the past 20 years.
Chief Information Officer
Roody joined JRI as Chief Information Officer in January 2016.
Senior Vice President
Kari Beserra, LMHC, is a Senior Vice President for JRI. In this role, Kari directly oversees the Massachusetts Residential and Group Home Programs
Senior Vice President
Tom Fisher’s effective leadership has produced sustained organization growth since his start with the Community Care Services in 1978.
Senior Vice President of Community Health
John first began working at JRI as a mental health clinician at JRI Health in 1994, providing home-based services to adults with HIV/AIDS in our ho
Senior Vice President
Patti Maguire, LICSW is a Senior Vice President for JRI. In this role, Patti leads the new Mass Health reform initiative for JRI and also directly
Senior Vice President
Jennifer has worked in the human service field for over 20 years with children and families in residential, community and hospital settings and re
General Counsel and Vice President of Human Resources
Mark joined JRI in 2005 and has more than 20 years of experience representing rapidly growing companies as an attorney and business leader.
Vice President
Nancy came to JRI in 2013 as a result of the merger with Community Care Services (CCS), and has been a strong leader
Vice President, JRI Developing Abilities
Deirdre came to JRI in 1991 to manage the start up of a community group home for women transitioning from institutional settings.
Vice President
Rick joined JRI in 1987 as Contract Manager and transitioned to Director of Contracts and Information Technology.
Director of Clinical Quality Management
Catherine earned her PhD from Texas A&M University and started at JRI in 1988, initially as the Program Director of Centerpoint IRTP.
Vice President
Deb holds her Master's degree in Psychology and is a LMHC. She has been working for JRI since 1999, developing and leading several large community based initiatives.
Vice President for Community Engagement
Ed was named Vice President for Community Engagement at Justice Resource Institute (JRI) effective May 2014.
Executive Director of JRI Connecticut
Sean has more than 20 years of experience in education, treatment, and mental health with families, children and adolescents.
Vice President
Stephanie holds her Master's degree in social work and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. Stephanie joined JRI in 2017 when Childre
Vice President of Behavioral Health & Trauma Services
Joe has been with the Trauma Center since 1999 and assumed the position of Executive Director of the Trauma Center and Vice President of Behavioral
Vice President of Development
Kimberly A. Thomas joined JRI in 2014, as Vice President of Development, creating, executing and managing the strategic direction of development.
Trauma Center Medical Director and Vice President of Research
Bessel has been the Medical Director of The Trauma Center in Boston for the past 25 years and is Professor of Psychiatry at Boston University Medic
