Club Leadership
We work hard to attract the highest caliber employees possible. Our primary focus is delivering safe, affordable, high-quality youth programming. That goal can only be achieved if we have an amazing team of employees who are dedicated to that cause. Below are the bios of some of our team members.
Executive Director: Craig Fitzgerald
Contact Craig if you would like to set up a Discovery Tour of the Club, or if you are a business partner or Club supporter looking to get more involved with the Club’s mission
First and foremost, Craig is a Club kid! He started his journey at the Nashua Boys & Girls Club when he was eight years old and was an active Club member from 1985 to 1995. His very first job was at the Nashua Club, working part-time as both a dishwasher and a laundry room attendant. After high school, Craig served in the military as an Air Force Pararescueman, providing front-line combat and humanitarian search, rescue, and medical assistance to severely wounded military and civilian personnel. He has a bachelor’s degree in history from Dartmouth College, and a master’s degree in business administration from Harvard Business School. Prior to his current role, Craig was a business management consultant, helping medium to large-scale companies improve their business processes and navigate organizational change. Craig has dedicated his life to helping people in need and was inducted into Boys & Girls Clubs America’s Alumni Hall of Fame in 2007 for his community service efforts on behalf of underserved populations.
Senior Director of Club Operations: Ashley Fudala
Contact Ashley if you have questions regarding the Operations of our Club, to include: Services Provided, Safety, Building Rentals, Food Services, Youth Mental Health Services, Substance Use Prevention, and/or Aquatics Programming
Senior Director of Advancement: Meghan Fitzgerald
Contact Meghan if you would like to partner with our Club to provide a financial contribution, sponsor or attend one of our fundraising events, include the Club in your will, or provide an in-kind gift
Senior Director of Finance & Business Services: Katie Kapsimalis
Contact Katie if you have any questions regarding Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Grant-related Financials, or any other Finance and Accounting-related questions
Director of Compliance & Business Services: Christine Lessard
Contact Christine for questions regarding Club membership registrations, Club transportation services, and donor payment inquiries
Christine has worked at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua for ten years! She is an alumna of the Nashua Club, whose first job was working as a Jr. Staff member in our Club’s front office. Christine oversees all the Club’s front office operations, including Club member registrations, management of the Club’s member database, and the measurement and tracking of programming outcomes. She also coordinates all transportation activities, which includes five vans and two buses, and provides morning, afternoon, and evening transportation for our Club members. Beginning in July of 2023, Christine will assume management responsibilities of the Club’s donor database and will serve as the primary point of contact for all donor payment inquiries. Through all her years working at the Club, Christine has helped and coached hundreds of Club members through their very first job in the front office, and helped them prepare for college. Christine has been recognized as Boys & Girls Club of Americas Yankee Chapter Support Professional of the Year for her efforts on behalf of Nashua’s youth.
Director of Cultural Arts: Cristhian Londoño
Contact Cristhian if you would like to learn more about the art programs the Club offers
Director of Youth Programming (Grades 6-12): Erica Russell
Contact Erica for any questions regarding Teen Services, College Preparation, or Job Readiness
Erica is a Club alumna with over five years of experience working in the Boys & Girls Club movement. She oversees all operational and programming aspects of the Club’s Teen programming. Erica manages providing fun and engaging activities for youth aged 13-18, with program areas of focus include: academic success, college readiness, career exploration, basic life skills, and leadership development. Erica is both a recreation and youth development enthusiast with a passion for helping our members reach their full potential. She enjoys being an advocate for teens and cultivating meaningful relationships. Erica has a bachelor’s degree in recreation management from Springfield College.
Professional Opportunities
The Club is always looking for caring, qualified, and professional people to serve our members and help to support Club operations. If you are passionate about youth and youth development, we may have a position for you. The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua is an equal opportunity employer.
