The People Who Help

Below you will find a list of the people whose help is essential to Womanshelter/Compañeras.

Administrative Staff

Karen Boyle Cavanaugh
Executive Director

Judi Dorsett
Business Manager

Carmen Nieves
Community Educator

Melinda Thomas
Development Coordinator

Barbara Collins
Volunteer Coordinator

Sue Tyler
Maintenance Coordinator

Luz Vega
Shelter Manager

Blanca Osorio-Castillo
Children’s Advocate

Janelle
Children’s Advocate Assistant

Pat
Advocate

Hilda
Advocate

Carmen
Advocate

Mellisa
Advocate

Gail
SAFEPLAN Advocate

Kathy
SAFEPLAN Advocate

Jennifer
In-Court Advocate

Womanshelter/Companeras is grateful for the generous support of the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families, Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance, MA Executive Office of Public Safety, U.S. Department of Justice,  Holyoke and Chicopee Community Development offices, and the United Way of Pioneer Valley.  We also extend thanks to the many foundations, corporations, and individuals who support us in our work on behalf of victims.