Jill Mason, President
Jill has worked in various accounting roles since graduating from Bentley University in 2014 and is currently the CFO for LifeLine Financial Services. Her passion for helping children with disabilities is what lead her to join our board in 2018. When she is not working, Jill enjoys spending time with her husband while chasing their two energetic toddlers..
Celia Gatsas, Vice President
Celia has worked as a pediatric occupational therapist for over 25 years since graduating from Utica University in 1996. She enjoys working with children of all ages and disabilities and working professionally with this population is what fuels her passion to serve on our board. When she is not working, Celia enjoys photography, yoga and spending time with her husband and two children.
Jeff Grzesik, Treasurer
Jeff is a senior finance manager for BAE Systems, and has worked in finance and accounting since graduating Bryant University in 2012. Jeff’s enthusiasm for supporting local communities led him to join the High Hopes Foundation board in 2018. In his free time, Jeff enjoys playing golf with friends and pick-up basketball at the local YMCA.
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Lisa Rourke, General Board Member
Lisa is an Assistant Division Controller for Amphenol Corporation. She received her Master’s in Accounting from the University of New Hampshire and began her career in public accounting before joining Amphenol. In her free time, Lisa enjoys spending time with her family, her volunteer work with High Hopes Foundation, NH real estate, and baking.
Keith Ballingall, General Board Member
Since the beginning of the Affordable Care Act, Keith has worked to ensure New Hampshire’s residents have access to health insurance assistance. He created a practice that is counted on and trusted by hospitals and health centers throughout the state. He also built a federally funded health outreach organization to help New Hampshire’s most vulnerable residents. With two children in college, he and his wife enjoy traveling and quiet nights at home with their dog.
Bryan Marabella, General Board Member
Bryan has been a health insurance broker and partner at HealthApply since 2016. Bryan attended the University of New Hampshire where he majored in English Education but ultimately chose the path of entrepreneurship and has owned several businesses over his career. Bryan also has a child with Type 1 Diabetes and is intimately familiar with the shortcomings of today's health insurance. This is what drives him to give back to those children less fortunate than his through his work with the foundation. In his spare time he enjoys golfing and spending time with his wife and two daughters.
“The High Hopes Foundation sent my daughter and our family on a trip that kickstarted her recovery and gave her back the life she so deserves. It gave her something to look forward to and plan, and her outlook on the future is a direct result of the positive message and gift from the HHF.”