MISSION:
To fund research, sponsor community programming, and advocate for policies that promote and safeguard the emotional well-being of adolescents and young adults.
THE BOARD:
Deb Mann Schmill
President
Becca’s mother. Deb has been a climate activist for almost two decades and is the founder and past president of the Needham Community Farm. Prior to having children, she was a computer programmer and has a degree in accounting.
Stu Schmill
Clerk
Becca’s father. Stu has worked at MIT since 1987 in a variety of roles, including as the coach of the rowing program and currently in admissions and financial aid. He graduated from MIT with a degree in mechanical engineering.
Stacie Mann Shapiro
Treasurer
Becca’s aunt. Stacie has been a bookkeeper for 25 years while raising her two children. She was the treasurer of the Needham League of Women Voters for nine years and is currently the treasurer of New Year’s Needham and Community Health Partnership-Honduras.
Carrie Schmill Leifer
Director
Becca’s aunt. Carrie is currently a lay leader at the Forest Hills Jewish Center in Queens, NY as their VP of Education. She left her corporate job in Market Research many years ago to stay home with her two children who are now in college and grad school. Carrie has a degree in business administration from SUNY at Buffalo.
Eric Mann
Director
Becca’s uncle. Eric has been an education consultant for social-emotional learning for more than 20 years. His prior work was as a teacher, psychotherapist, and special education administrator.
Rick Mann
Director
Becca’s uncle. Rick is a lawyer and community activist. He has served as a board member and/or officer of numerous non-profit organizations including the New England Holocaust Memorial, the American Jewish Committee, and the American Anti-Slavery Group. A portion of Rick’s legal practice has been devoted to pro bono matters.
Randi Schmill Johnson
Director
Becca’s aunt.
Leslie Mann Kaplan
Director
Becca’s aunt.
Alan Shapiro
Director
Alan is Becca’s uncle by marriage and is the owner of a digital printing business in Harvard Square.
OUR COMMITTEES:
Policy Team
Lisa Aylaian
Samantha Burman
Rick Mann
Jessica Miller
Kathleen Mortimer
Johanna Ralston Lamb
Larni Rosenlev
Jane Schirch
Barbara Sacks Singer
Community Engagement Team
Emily Bartel – Social Media
Julia Bingel – Social Media
Mara Gorden – Social Media
Sarah Johnson – Youth Advisory
Cathy Freedberg – Fundraising
Carrie Leifer – Marketing
Judy Magram – Fundraising
Jamie Shapiro – Social Media
Amy Singer – Youth Advisory
Pam Steinfeld – Newsletter
Madeline Wolfield – Newsletter
The Becca Schmill Foundation is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization run by volunteers committed to honoring Becca’s memory.
