Meet the Team

Leading the change from all-volunteer to a resourced community organization. She began as the Offshore Wind Program Manager, driving a just transition vision tied to Salem’s offshore wind port via workforce equity initiatives, partnership building, advocacy for electrification, and organizing a Salem coalition that centered Environmental Justice principles in order to win a historic community benefit agreement for Salem. Bonnie has held roles in development at a national residential solar nonprofit as well as project management and field operations in residential solar and commercial battery storage. She grew up in the Central Valley of CA and has an MBA from the University of San Francisco. A proud Salem transplant, Bonnie enjoys all this funky city by the sea has to offer with her family.

Jorge is a student at Salem State University enrolled in the 4+1 program, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Cartography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and a Master’s degree in Geo-Information Sciences. He is also pursuing minors in Spanish and Media & Communications, along with a certificate in Translation.

Beyond academics, Jorge is actively involved in campus organizations and leadership. He serves as Secretary of the Latin American Student Organization, Vice President of the Geographical Society, and is a member of the Sustainability Council. Through these roles, He has gained a fondness for sustainability while promoting geographic education and awareness, supporting Latin American students, and helping with sustainability projects on campus.

Amarilys is a graduate student at Teachers College, Columbia University, pursuing a degree in Sustainability and Education. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Zoology and Anthropology with a minor in Psychology from Ohio Wesleyan University. Her academic interests center around the connections between education, environmental sustainability, culture, and community. Beyond academics, Amarilys has experience in student leadership, research, and community engagement. She currently serves as an advisor for the Latin American Student Organization (LASO) at Salem State University, where she supports student leadership, programming, and community-building. She has also worked with first-generation college students and conducted research exploring food, agriculture, sustainability, and cultural identity in Cuba. Through these experiences, she has developed a passion for making sustainability education accessible and meaningful while connecting environmental issues to the lived experiences, cultures, and communities they impact.

Frank is an attorney specializing in tax, estate, and charitable planning with a special focus on 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations like SAFE. Drawn by SAFE’s focus on community and environmental justice, he joined the board in January 2024 and advises on the wide range of legal issues relevant to nonprofits. Frank works at a progressive law firm in Salem and lives in Beverly with his wife and two cats. He spends as much of his time as possible enjoying nature and the outdoors.

Ibrahim is a climate planner working at the intersection of urban planning, climate change, and public policy in the North Shore area. He supports municipal efforts to reduce flood risk, enhance coastal resilience, and advance equitable adaptation through initiatives like the integration of climate data into local zoning and land use decisions. Prior to his current role in the City of Beverly, Ibrahim honed his expertise in planning and data analysis through municipal and community-based positions in Chelsea. Originally from Puerto Rico, Ibrahim moved to Massachusetts after Hurricane María—an event that solidified his commitment to pursuing his current career. He lives in Lynn and dedicates time volunteering as Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals. In his spare time, Ibrahim enjoys nature walks and flying his drone.

Jacquie has been President of the Massachusetts North Shore Chapter the Institute of Management Accountants since 2010 and Business Manager at the House of the Seven Gables since 2017. She brings to SAFE extensive experience helping small businesses across numerous industries evaluate their business processes. Her many interests include teaching, reading, traveling, languages, photography, hiking, karate, swimming, running, aerobics, playing the piano, dancing, and cooking. Jacquie, her husband Joseph, and their two children reside in Salem.

Jaime brings her background as an environmental engineer, program planner, sustainability specialist and educator to her service on the board. She supports the organization’s mission by researching and informing the board of the technical details related to SAFE’s efforts. When she’s not translating engineering plans, Jaime helps people bring balance to their lives in her work as a holistic healthcare practitioner. A mother of two, she can be found spending time with family and friends, taking long sunset walks with her dog, skipping rocks at the seaside, and – on any given day – cajoling people to dance with her for the health of it. Jaime is proud to say that she is a fourth generation Salemite.

Mireille is a community organizer dedicated to centering the voices of impacted residents through strategic grassroots campaigns. They work as the Co-Executive Director of Slingshot, a regional environmental justice nonprofit covering the Northeast. They bring to SAFE deep experience building power in community, connections to statewide and regional environmental efforts, and thorough knowledge of the alphabet soup of agencies, policies, and the energy landscape. They joined the board because they believe that local action rooted in relationships in the cornerstone of systemic change. When not involved in organizing, Mireille can be found walking their dog, reading a book, or going for a long-distance hike.

Carlie is a scholar-practitioner and community advocate committed to advancing equity, belonging, and social justice. She serves as Director of Education and Training in Inclusive Excellence at Salem State University, where she provides strategic leadership for the Center for Equity, Education, and Belonging. She is also a doctoral student in the Higher Education program at UMass Boston.
As a SAFE Board member, she brings experience in equity-centered leadership, educational programming and professional development, and community engagement, along with a deep belief in accessible, intersectional, culturally responsive, and community-centered support.

Hadas has decades of experience driving strategy and implementation of novel building decarbonization solutions. As Director of Climate & Energy at FedTech, Hadas heads strategy and implementation of venture advisory services designed to create and accelerate first-of-a-kind climate and energy ventures. Previously, as Deputy Director at Browning the Green Space, Hadas designed and led initiatives focused on enabling entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups to gain access to capital, networks, and other resources. Prior to joining BGS, Hadas served as Managing Director of Analytics for Cimetrics, a technology-enabled consultancy for the built environment. Hadas holds a B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Hadas serves as Board President of the New England Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers and is a Certified Energy Manager. She is a Salem resident.

Filipe Zamborlini is an immigrant from Brazil and a public servant who has worked on the everyday issues that shape people’s lives for over 15 years — housing, economic justice, and building opportunity. He manages the Community Assistance Unit at the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, helping cities and towns access the support and resources they need to meet local housing and community needs. Filipe also serves as Chair of the Salem Affordable Housing Trust Fund. He joined SAFE because he believes environmental and economic justice must go hand in hand, and that strong communities are built when people have stable homes, healthy environments, and a real voice in local decisions.

Hadee a native of the Dominican Republic and native Spanish speaker, works for the Salem Public Schools, where she is a bilingual senior administrative specialist and a family engagement facilitator. As a Family Engagement Facilitator at New Liberty, Hadee helps families support their students so they can be successful. Hadee provides Spanish interpretation for SAFE’s videos.

Alexandra is a skilled professional in the field of language access, with a rich background shaped by her unique cultural experiences. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, and raised in Cartagena, Colombia, Alexandra brings a global perspective to her work. Currently, Alexandra serves as the Language Access Manager at Salem Public Schools, where she continues her passion for ensuring linguistic equity and supporting the educational needs of students and families. With her extensive experience and commitment to improving language access, Alexandra is a valued advocate for inclusivity in every community she serves. She provides all translations and some interpretations for SAFE.

Carol is SAFE’s Volunteer Coordinator. After retiring from the American Cancer Society, Carol moved to Salem in 2012 to be near her two daughters. Within a few years, she was volunteering for Salem Sound Coastwatch and serves on the SalemRecycles city committee. Carol is bilingual and utilizes that in her volunteering. Additionally, she keeps SAFE’s Facebook and events calendar up to date.