Erin McAleer is President and CEO of Project Bread, Massachusetts' leading statewide anti-hunger organization. A passionate advocate for food security, she has led Project Bread through a period of significant growth, expanding its statewide impact while advancing innovative programs, policy initiatives, and partnerships that help ensure everyone has access to nutritious food.
Under Erin's leadership, Project Bread has more than doubled its operating budget and staff, strengthened its advocacy efforts, and helped secure landmark legislation making free school meals permanent for all Massachusetts students. She has championed a comprehensive approach to ending hunger by combining direct food access with systems-level policy change, helping thousands of individuals and families across the Commonwealth.
In recognition of her visionary leadership and commitment to ending hunger, Erin was named NonProfit PRO's 2023 Nonprofit Professional of the Year. Her collaborative leadership and unwavering commitment to equity continue to make Massachusetts a stronger, healthier, and more food-secure place for all.

Justin Pasquariello is Chief Executive Officer of the East Boston Social Centers, where he leads a century-old community organization dedicated to enriching the lives of people of all ages, with a strong commitment to supporting older adults. Under his leadership, the Social Centers has expanded opportunities for seniors to remain active, connected, and engaged through programs that promote health, social connection, lifelong learning, and overall well-being.
A collaborative and visionary nonprofit leader, Justin believes thriving communities are built by investing in people across every stage of life. Through innovative partnerships and a focus on joy, belonging, and community, he has helped strengthen East Boston as a place where older adults can age with dignity, purpose, and connection.