Meet the VentureWell staff— a team of experts, leaders, and high-performing individuals committed to expanding the impact of innovation and entrepreneurship.
finance
Department
Meet the VentureWell staff— a team of experts, leaders, and high-performing individuals committed to expanding the impact of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Department
allyson chabot
senior accountant
Allyson assists the Director of Finance in executing the financial reporting and accounting functions of the organization including grants accounting, tax matters, budget management and compliance. She also manages the payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions of the organization. She holds a BA in economics degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst as well as a MS in Accounting degree from Western New England University. achabot@venturewell.org
chris desrosiers
director, finance
Chris manages the financial and accounting functions of the organization. Some of the activity he oversees includes accounting, grants and contracts, financial reporting and budget management. Chris gained his business and accounting experience as an entrepreneur primarily in the mortgage and real estate industries. He earned his MBA from American International College and is also a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, with a BA in sociology. cdesrosiers@venturewell.org
sarah eisenberg
senior accountant
Sarah assists with financial reporting and accounting functions at VentureWell, including federal award compliance, budget management, and account reconciliations. She is also responsible for overseeing accounts receivable, and accounts payable. Sarah is a CPA with a background in Audit and received her BBA with a concentration in Accounting from the Isenberg School of Management at University of Massachusetts Amherst. seisenberg@venturewell.org
kelly gorman
accounting administrator
Kelly supports the intake and processing of accounts payable, and assists with consultant contracting. Drawing on her strong background in administration and customer service, she cheerfully balances the routine of regular implementation against the ever changing tide of as-needed items. Her prior work experience is predominantly administrative, but also includes several years of organic farming. She is deeply invested in sustainability, as well as supporting innovators and entrepreneurs working to change the world. kgorman@venturewell.org
jennifer holme
chief of staff, sr. vp administration & finance
Jennifer champions a spirit of collaboration and open communications across all VentureWell departments and operations to provide leadership and ensure efficiency for organizational initiatives and priorities. She manages implementation of the strategic plan to ensure systemic alignment of the development, program, and functional units within the organization. She oversees the financial integrity, growth and stability of VentureWell and ensures that talent and technology act in support of administrative goals. Jennifer holds an MBA with a concentration in public and non-profit management from Boston University. jholme@venturewell.org
margo kinney-petrucha
accounting administrator
Margo supports the finance team with a primary focus on RADx by maintaining data, tracking consultant communication, and processing invoices. She joined VentureWell as a Webinar Facilitator for I-Corps programs. She has a BA in Mixed Media from Hampshire College. mkinneypetrucha@venturewell.org
colleen matte
contracts manager
Colleen is responsible for full cycle contract administration with the many vendors and consultants VentureWell engages with. As a member of the Finance team, vendor relations and commitment management are among her top priorities. With a background in hospitality and corporate finance, Colleen brings a solutions based approach to the management and adherence of funder rules and regulations. Colleen holds a BS in Business Administration from Robert Morris University. cmatte@venturewell.org
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