About:

Michael A. Rodrigues, Chief Executive Officer

Mike Rodrigues has served as Chief Executive Officer of Triangle since July 2001. Under Mike’s leadership, Triangle has grown from serving 350 people annually from three sites to serving 3,000 individuals from 16 service locations. In this time, Triangle’s service area has grown from 35 Massachusetts communities to 170 southern New England cities and towns. With Mike’s guidance, Triangle’s continuum of services has expanded greatly, offering support, challenge and opportunity to individuals at work, at home and in their leisure activities. Among the initiatives launched in Mike’s tenure are Triangle’s nationally recognized School-to-Career Project, and the national awardwinning television program, Ablevision. Mike has led Triangle through three mergers, each significantly expanding our mission impact. Mike’s career in senior management began in 1981, in the private sector with Teledyne (operating Job Corps Centers for the U. S. Department of Labor). Mike also held senior management positions in environmental consulting. Mike’s experience in the nonprofit world includes senior positions with the Environmental Careers Organization and Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries. Mike holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst (class of 1981). He is a founding member of Executive Minds for Social Innovation. Mike enjoys coaching youth baseball and basketball year-round and is President of the Hopedale Youth Baseball Association. He, his wife Stacy and their four children live in Hopedale, Massachusetts.

Executive Staff

Andrew Forti, Director of Operations

Over the past twenty-five years Andrew Forti has developed a career at Triangle by working in a wide variety of positions and ultimately focusing on the management of the Residential Services department. Under Andrew’s leadership Residential Services has expanded from two homes supporting seventeen individuals to ten homes, serving fifty-one individuals. Since Andrew helps out wherever he is needed, he is also currently overseeing additional programmatic areas in the day supports area. He holds a B.A. in English and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts.

Thomas L. Marshall, Chief Operating Officer

Tom Marshall has been working in the non-profit world for 15 years. Although he is the Chief Operating Officer, Tom never says no to anything that has to get done at Triangle. His day-to-day activities include running our Contract Services area where participants help customers fulfill projects such as bagging balloons, but he’s also in charge of our New Products division bringing stylish and functional products to consumer markets. He also overseas our newest acquisition, Employ + Ability, where employees with disabilities manufacture medical supplies.

Annie E. Middleton, Director of Human Resources

Annie Middleton is Triangle’s Director of Human Resources. She encourages individuals to reach their highest potential by promoting Triangle’s values and vision, overseeing HR policies and procedure and cultivating a high level of trust within the community. In 2008 Annie was recognized by Malden Access Television for the remarkable photographic record she has kept of Triangle’s award-winning Ablevision program. Annie also received the James Endicott Friendship Award at Triangle’s 2008 Annual Celebration. In addition to volunteering, Annie enjoys photography, traveling, reading and spending time with her family, friends and her dog Elvis.

John H. Porter, Information Management Coordinator

John Porter’s responsibility at Triangle is to be sure that staff and individuals we empower have the technology required to get the job done. John has dedicated a large part of his career to empowering people with disabilities and has served as a Job Coach, a Production Manager in a workshop and he now serves as Triangle’s Information Management Coordinator. John also spent several years working in the for-profit world and is proud to be part of an organization that is dedicated the helping people instead of simply generating profit. When he’s not answering IT questions John enjoys vacationing on the Cape.

Program Staff

Alisa Carbone, Ablevision Executive Producer

Alisa Carbone has worked with Ablevision crew since 2004 and has helped expand the bi-monthly television show into a multimedia artistic program for people with disabilities.  Alisa has worked several freelance jobs and was a video news editor for Boston’s NBC affiliate before coming to work at Triangle. Alisa assists each crewmember as they develop their media skills and find their creative voice. She also promotes Ablevision’s message of ability and awareness out to the larger community through YouTube, DVD distribution, and publicity. Alisa believes that everybody has their own unique abilities and is thrilled that Ablevision has amplified the voice of the disabled community.  In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cheering on the Red Sox, and hiking in the White Mountains with her dog Penny.

Sandra Copman, Strategic Program Developer & Grants Specialist

Sandra is a national expert in transition of youth with disabilities and joined Triangle to develop and expand programs, partnerships, and funding. While at the Boston Public Schools for 19 years and at Action for Boston Community Development for 7 years, Sandra raised millions for employment services and programs for Boston youth with disabilities. She was instrumental in designing and funding a multifaceted transitional skills development program for youth with disabilities that lives on today in Boston schools. Sandra believes everyone has strengths and we need to find their untapped talents instead of "fixing" deficits. Sandra has a BA in Fine Arts and Classics, an MA in Art Therapy, an MS in Severe Special Needs, and an EdD in Special Education Research, Policy and Administration. She loves reading, jazz, film, theatre, gourmet cooking, traveling, climbing mountains, art and dance. She designs costumes, writes, and visits unusual art galleries. Sandra is an active member of the Massachusetts Neuropsychological Society.

 Peter D'Amico, Fulillment Center General Manager

Pete has been the General Manager of Triangle’s Fulfillment Center for the past six years. On a daily basis Peter oversees the production of Triangle’s line of men’s products and ensures that our diverse workforce efficiently and effectively packages, assembles and ships a wide variety of products. In addition to managing our fulfillment business, Peter is an excellent teacher and mentor who is constantly focused on helping our trainees accomplish individual goals such as transitioning into the workforce or earning a bigger paycheck. Peter loves coming to work because Triangle is like a family.

Jeff Gentry, Community Relations Director

As Triangle’s Community Relations Director, Jeff Gentry is responsible for writing grants, working alongside volunteers and sharing Triangle’s story with anyone who will listen. Jeff has worked in corporate and non-profit communications for seven years and he spent two years helping the young adults in Triangle’s School-to- Career Project transition into the workforce. He recently completed his master’s degree, but he still spends more time researching and writing in the library than he would like to admit. Because Jeff is a fanatic St. Louis Cardinals fan, he is terrified his son will root for the Red Sox.

Jennifer Killeen, Director of Employment First Initiative

Over the past fifteen years Jennifer Killeen has been devoted to Triangle and has held many roles.  After spending a number of years as the Director of Residential Services, this year Jenn will be leading Triangle’s Employment First Initiative. She will be guiding our talented staff through a major strategic change and strengthening our commitment to making community employment the first priority for all people who want to work.    Jenn is proud to be involved in this exciting time in Triangle’s history.  She holds a BA in Sociology and an MBA from Framingham State College. 

Debbie Muldoon, Director of Career Services

After receiving her bachelor’s degree from Suffolk University in 1989, Debbie Muldoon joined Triangle as a Placement Specialist. Since she was a former business owner, Debbie understood the importance of explaining how individuals with disabilities could help employers fulfill their mission and increase their revenue. Since that time Debbie has expanded Triangle’s Employment Services and managed a growing staff that provides the career planning, placement assistance and support services that people with disabilities need to achieve their career goals. Debbie is now Triangle’s Career Services Director and she is as passionate about her job as ever.

Beth Nuzzo, Triangle Beverly Manager

Beth Nuzzo’s life has been greatly enriched by the Triangle community for over 20 years. She started as a floor supervisor in Triangle’s Fulfillment Center and was Triangle’s first ìoff siteî job coach when Triangle started offering hands-on, community based employment opportunities in 1987. After serving as the Senior Case Manager Beth was asked in 2005 to open Triangle’s Beverly Program and serve as the Program Manager, where she continues to serve today. When she’s not leading the Beverly team Beth enjoys camping with her family and watching the Red Sox.

Kathy Passalacqua, School-to-Career Program Director

Kathy has developed a diverse, distinguished career with Triangle. Kathy served as a Residential Director, Human Rights Officer as well as an Employment Specialist in Career Services. When Triangle committed itself to helping young adults with disabilities establish and achieve their career goals, Kathy was asked to lead the School-to-Career Project. Since that time School-to-Career has become a national award-winning program that has empowered over 175 young adults throughout Greater Boston. Although she has 20 years experience in the field, Kathy is currently pursuing an advanced degree in human services.

Bob Ross, Café Manager

Bob has managed the Triangle Café for 14 years. Under Bob’s steady leadership the Café has become known for serving savory food and training individuals who thrive in their careers. Bob earned degrees in Business Administration and Culinary Arts from Johnson & Wales University and has experience working in college, catering and restaurant environments. If you stop by the Triangle Café for breakfast or lunch, the food and service will far surpass your expectations. On his rare days away, Bob enjoys thinking about making the world a better place to live and exploring creative ways to sustain and renew the environment.

Karen Fosa Salhaney, Director of Events and Marketing

For a number of years Karen catalyzed events at local nonprofits through her own events management company. Karen is responsible for amplifying the message of people with ability by strengthening Triangle’s brand, collaborating with sponsors and creating unforgettable events. She is a graduate of Emanuel College and a current faculty member at Massasoit Community College, where she teaches event management. Karen lives in Greater Boston and enjoys time with her family & friends, a good game of tennis and nights out at the theater.

Meg Stone, Director of IMPACT

Meg began working with survivors of domestic violence in 1993, and since that time has served as a legal advocate, hotline counselor, overnight shelter worker, trainer of health care providers, research assistant, qualitative evaluator, event planner, and program manager. Meg earned a Master of Public Health degree from Boston University in 2004 with a concentration in long-term health effects of abuse and abuse prevention. Meg created the Take Your Power and Peer IMPACT curricula. As Director of IMPACT, Meg oversees training and prevention programs in schools, businesses, and community organizations. She also developed and coordinates the Project SAFE internship program for homeless parents. Meg enjoys hiking, creative writing and New England in the fall.