Meet Our Team

Dougie Jr., now 27, was diagnosed with childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD), a very rare autism spectrum disorder, at the age of 3.  Like other kids with CDD, Dougie developed typically for his first three years but then lost most of his language, motor, and social skills. Shortly after, his parents Doug and Laurie Flutie, started the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism to help other families give their loved one with autism the same opportunities to live life to the fullest.  Twenty years later, Dougie continues to inspire everyone around him with his infectious smile and passion for all thing’s sports. During the day, Dougie attends the Scott Center for Autism in Florida, where he resides with his mom and dad, and his two dogs, Lou Lou and Elsa.  Dougie's favorite activities include swimming in the pool, horseback riding and spending time with his friends and family.  "People really connect with him," says his proud dad. "We give comfort to families so they feel like they're not alone."

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Nick is responsible for the overall management of the day-to-day operations of the Flutie Foundation. He works closely with the Foundation’s Board of Directors, staff, and many other constituents with a goal of growing the Foundation and significantly increasing its impact in the lives of people and families affected by autism. While he is involved in all aspects of the Foundation’s work, his primary focus is to provide vision and grow revenue, as the Foundation approaches its 25^th Anniversary in 2023.

Prior to joining the Flutie Foundation, Nick spent eleven years at Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA) working in a variety of capacities, including his final role as Vice President for Advancement and Marketing.

Prior to moving back to his home state of Massachusetts and joining SOMA, Nick founded Sky’s the Limit, a Colorado-based organization providing inclusive social and recreational programs for children with and without disabilities. Nick received a B.A. from Metropolitan State Universality of Denver with a concentration in Nonprofit Organization Management.

Nick spends his free time with his wife, Stephanie, running between soccer, dance, basketball, and all the other activities of their two children Naomi and Dominic. Nick is also an avid sports fan, rooting for all the Boston professional sports teams to continue their recent run of great success.

Lisa joined the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism in September of 2009. As the Director of Programs & Operations, she develops programs and activities that further the Foundation's mission to help individuals and families with autism live life to the fullest and manages much of the administrative work that allows the organization to function on a daily basis. A significant amount of her time is spent overseeing the Foundation's three grant cycles: the Signature Grant Program, Allison Keller Education Technology Grants and Joey's Fund's direct family support grants. 

Lover of ice cream as a late-night snack and dreamer of being on House Hunters International, Lisa holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from Framingham State College. Prior to joining our team, she worked as a Business Analyst for The MathWorks, Inc. and as a Scheduling Coordinator for Focus On Service, LLC. In her free time, Lisa enjoys beach days in Maine with her husband, Don, and three kids. 

Terri joined the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism in November of 2019. As the Senior Director of Development, she will lead and implement external-facing fundraising strategies designed to cultivate, maintain, and grow relationships with those who share our mission of helping people and families affected by autism live life to the fullest. Additionally, she will manage a team responsible for Flutie's signature annual fundraising events and Peer to Peer Fundraising program that offers corporations and individuals opportunities to partner with the Flutie Foundation to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by autism.

Terri spends her free time running marathons, coaching cross country at Notre Dame Academy in Hingham, and managing her household of six – husband Tom, and four kids. Terri holds a bachelor's degree in Business Management from the University of Montana. Prior to joining our team, she was the Executive Director of the Martin Richard Foundation.

Liz Monroe joined the Foundation in November of 2018 as a Marketing and Development Associate. She works closely with the Executive Director to plan and execute events and marketing campaigns. Liz also manages the Foundation’s presence on social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter) and assists in supporting 3rd party events hosted on behalf of the Foundation.

Liz was part of a 3+1 BS/MBA program at Quinnipiac University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and an MBA. At Quinnipiac, Liz was heavily involved in Relay for Life and Residence Hall Council. She loves to travel, eat tacos and walk with her two labradoodles.

Ethan joined the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism in April of 2022 as the Senior Development Manager. In this role, Ethan manages fundraising strategy and the execution of multiple initiatives to engage individuals and corporate partners including Dougie’s Team for Autism. He works closely with the Director of Development and the Development Team to provide expertise and leadership on goals and long-term strategy to support the Foundation’s strategic and annual fundraising plans for program growth.

Prior to joining the Flutie Foundation, Ethan managed peer-to-peer campaigns, community programs, and fundraising events for multiple non-profits including Family Reach and the Martin Richard Foundation. Outside of work, Ethan remains active in the running community as an athlete and youth cross country coach. Currently calling Boston home, he can often be found splitting time between the city and his home state of New Hampshire where he enjoys hiking, biking, and skiing.

Ethan holds a bachelor’s degree in Sports Communication with a focus in Public Relations from Emerson College.

Alyssa joined the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism in August of 2021 as the Marketing Coordinator. In this role, Alyssa captures and creates content through many mediums including videography, photography, and graphic design. She works closely with the Senior Marketing Manager and the Development Team to implement marketing campaigns and strategies. Also, Alyssa assists at events and helps manage the Foundation’s social media platforms.

After receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Video Production from Webster University, Alyssa worked at a marketing agency in St. Louis creating content and managing social media presences for over 15 different brands and organizations. In addition to storytelling, she is passionate about helping people and advocating for those with disabilities. Outside of work, Alyssa enjoys exploring the city with friends, traveling, going to concerts, and spending time with her Mini Australian Shepherd, Leo.

Amanda Willis joined the Foundation in November of 2022 as a Marketing Coordinator working in the Marketing Department. She will be handling our social media presence and content and will be playing a key role in many marketing events and live initiatives

Amanda graduated with her degree in Sociology at Boston University in 2021. At Boston University, she was involved with non-profit work. She has also worked as an ABA therapist in Everett, Ma. During her free time, she likes to do Zumba and hangout with her mini-Australian shepherd.

Sue joined the foundation in December of 2022 as a Development Coordinator – Partnerships.  In this role, Sue will support a wide array of fundraising initiatives with new and existing corporate partners and support the Development department through relationship management, partnership cultivation, event logistics ad act as an ambassador for the Flutie Foundation.

Prior to joining the Flutie Foundation, Sue worked in finance roles for several Fortune 500 companies as well as smaller organizations.  Sue holds an MBA in Finance and Marketing from Adelphi University and a bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York in Business Economics.  She enjoys gardening, the beach, and travelling, as well as spending time with her black lab and family in Massachusetts and New York.

Joe has just returned to his home state of MA after spending the last few years between Boise, ID and Durham, NC. Ever since serving two years with AmeriCorps in Boston Public Schools, he has been deeply passionate about fostering supportive communities where all can prosper. Joe is bringing 7 years of non-profit experience, primarily in program management and direct service. He is incredibly excited to join the development team at the Flutie Foundation! On his off days, you can find Joe off the grid, in the woods or in the mountains with good friends and good food.

Kim joined the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism in May 2023 as the Business Operations Administrator. She will work closely with the Director of Programs & Operations to administer and organize strategic projects and initiatives, as well as provide overall operational and administrative support to the Foundation. She has been involved with the Foundation for years and is passionate about the mission of the Foundation to help people and families affected by autism live life to the fullest.

Kim graduated from Boston College and has worked in administrative and client services for several years. She is an avid runner, running the Boston Marathon twice for Dougie’s Team in 2017 and 2020, as well as the upcoming 2023 NYC Marathon. Besides running, she spends her spare time with her 3 kids and loves to be at the beach on Cape Cod.