Our Mission

Three Squares New England
works with community partners
to raise funds and awareness
to increase food security.

Meet Our Leaders

Executive Director

Marena Burnett

Marena Burnett-Executive Director

Over the past 20 years Marena Burnett has developed and scaled access to innovative programming that connects people with one another and critical resources through roles in healthcare, start-ups, and nonprofits.

As Chief Engagement Officer at the Centering Healthcare Institute she had the opportunity to work with Federally Qualified Health Centers and Community Health Centers across the country that were providing holistic care to their patients and finding innovative approaches to address the social determinants of health.

Visiting clinics with vegetable gardens, teaching kitchens, nutrition classes built into the medical encounter, onsite farmers markets that accepted SNAP benefits, and partnerships with local food banks illuminated how access to healthy foods is at the core of health.

Marena has been a volunteer with TSNE partner Community Servings, and most recently served on the executive leadership team at Somerville nonprofit, Food For Free.

Board of Directors

Shirin Baradaran

Shirin Baradaran

Shirin is a lawyer in the financial services industry. She currently is legal counsel at Polen Capital and previously worked for Fidelity and Ropes & Gray.

Shirin is passionate about supporting healthy communities and has previously served on Dedham’s Board of Library Trustees. She joined the Board in 2023.

Bernice Behar

Bernice is the Director of Family Table at Jewish Family & Children’s Services, the largest kosher food pantry serving Greater Boston, the North Shore, and the South Area. She joined JF&CS in 2010, having spent many years working in the financial industry.

Bernice brings to Family Table a passion for helping people access nutritious food and a dedication to working in the Jewish community. She joined the Board of Directors of Three Squares New England in January 2019.

Richard Bonomo

Richard Bonomo

As a retired restructuring banker, Rich brings 40 years of financial, governance, and operating experience to Three Squares New England.

Since retiring, Rich has served on the Board of Camp Jabberwocky, the Bowdoin College Alumni Council, and co-chairs the leadership giving committee at Bowdoin.

In his personal life, Rich is the active father of two boys and enjoys live music, travel, being outdoors, fishing, and golfing both at home and on Martha’s Vineyard. He is also the committed father of Dozer, a four-year-old Labrador Retriever.

Rich is excited to share his life and work experiences to further the cause of Three Squares NE and to help make a real Impact on food insecurity.

Mike Evangelista

Mike has been an active volunteer in The Ride for food for the past six years from running the Medway water stop to helping at Nobles the day before the race.

Formerly a Director of a publicly traded REIT, Mike offers over 17 years of financial industry experience and is recognized for his unique background of asset management that includes hedging and financing leveraged portfolios. He is thrilled to bring his financial background and fantastic sense of humor to the Board.

 

Liz Harrington

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Liz is the former Outreach and External Events Coordinator for Women’s Lunch Place, a Boston based daytime shelter for women experiencing homelessness and poverty. Since 2014 she has led the Women’s Lunch Place’s participation in the Ride for food and helped raise much needed funds to support their Healthy Meals Program.

Liz developed a passion for Three Squares New England’s mission and committed to developing creative approaches to address food insecurity. Three Squares New England is honored to have Liz on board.

Alex Harrison

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Alex was appointed to the Three Squares Board in 2024. As a lifelong resident of the Greater Boston community Alex is passionate about the Three Squares mission and that of its partners.

Alex is a corporate tax consultant for PwC. Alex advises private businesses in the New England area with an expertise in international taxation.

Outside of work, Alex enjoys hiking with his wife and two sons, and the occasional round of golf.

Kristen Johnson

Kristen has been involved with Three Squares, and the Ride for Food, as a corporate sponsor, volunteer, and participant, for the past eight years. She is the Senior Vice President of Employee and Brand Experience at Direct Federal Credit Union. Her day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing Human Resources, Training, Marketing, Public Relations, and Community Relations. Her role at Direct Federal ensures that the Credit Union is building a solid and memorable brand from the inside out.

In her personal time, Kristen is the proud mom to two children and loves being outside—either at the Ocean on Cape Cod or in the Mountains of New Hampshire.

Kristen is committed to working with Three Squares to find creative solutions to spread awareness about food insecurity, and educating the community on how Three Squares can help.

Ron Joseph

Treasurer

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Ron joined the TSNE Board in January 2023 after many years as a volunteer, Board Member, and Treasurer of the Newton Food Pantry, one of our partners.

Ron has also been a regular Ride for Food rider for the past five years.

Before retiring from full-time work, Ron served as Budget Director for the Mass Department of Public Health and the Mass Water Resources Authority.

Besides cycling, Ron loves to play pickleball.

Raghu Krishnan

Raghu recently joined the Board of Directors with a biotech and entrepreneurial background ranging from preclinical drug development projects to launching Reign Drink Lab. Raghu is also an avid cyclist (Tour de France enthusiast) and home chef (eats like Anthony Bourdain – cooks like his Mum). Welcome!

 

Marcia Robinson

Marcia has helped grow the Ride for Food from the onset. She contributes ideas, volunteer hours and an incredible sense of efficacy.

Currently a consultant with strategic planning and corporate communications, Marcia has been steering non-profits for positive growth for over a decade.

Advisory Board

Greg Jundanian

Greg Jundanian is the founder of Three Squares New England and the Ride for Food. After six years as the Chair of the Board of Directors, Greg is taking a side step to an Advisory Board position. He is still actively involved.

A former Managing Director with CYS Investments, a mortgage REIT based in Waltham, Greg also serves on the Board of Griffin Museum as a Corporator Member.

Seta Nersessian

A co-founder of Three Squares New England, Seta served on the Board for six years. She was in private practice as an attorney, and has always held a passion for helping others. Seta also serves on the Board of Armenian Women’s Welfare Association.

J. Mike Remy

“Remy” is a Data Specialist and fitness enthusiast. He is determined to cultivate a love for movement in others and make athletics approachable for all. A big part of that is making sure you are properly nourished. It starts with having access to clean, nutrient dense foods to sustain your mind and body. With Three Squares, Remy hopes to make this a reality for as many as possible.

Our Impact

Generating over $4,200,000 in Hunger‑Relief Funds

Engaging over 22,000 Volunteers for Hunger Relief

Over 50,000 Email & Social‑Media Impressions

Expanding Our Hunger‑Relief Network to 24 Partners