Providing integrated community services that empower individuals and families to overcome challenges, reach their potential, and achieve their goals.
We fulfill our mission through our Community Engagement Program and Comprehensive Food Services programs, which tackle critical issues like unemployment, underemployment, and food insecurity. These services help build pathways to stability and growth for individuals and families in our community.
History of The Margaret Fuller House
Join Our Team
Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House is a cornerstone of community support in Cambridge, offering diverse services that include educational programs, food assistance, and other community engagement activities. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and vibrant community by empowering individuals and families to overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams. We are currently seeking passionate and skilled individuals to join our team.
We do not have any openings currently.
Margaret Fuller House Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Alan Schwartz, Treasurer
Retired, Product Manager
Board Memebrs
Commissioner Christine Elow
Commissioner, Cambridge Police Department
Autumn Harrison
Officer, Cambridge Police Department
Michele N. Scott
Program Coordinator
The Cambridge Police Department
Allyson Callahan
Project Manager, Turner Construction Company
Laura Sesody
Senior Vice President of Corporate Marketing & Communications BXP
Staff
Selvin L. Chambers III – Chief Executive Officer
As Chief Executive Officer of The Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House (MFNH), Selvin L. Chambers III provides strategic leadership in planning, advocacy, organizational management, fundraising, and community engagement. He is dedicated to strengthening community-based programs, fostering meaningful partnerships, and ensuring the effective allocation of resources to maximize MFNH’s impact.
Selvin is deeply passionate about community empowerment and works to develop programs that serve a broad spectrum of youth, families, and young adults. Since joining MFNH in April 2024, he has focused on expanding outreach efforts, enhancing organizational sustainability, and advancing initiatives that drive social change.
Before MFNH, Selvin served as Executive Director of LifeScene in Lynn, Massachusetts, where he led efforts to support youth and families through comprehensive community programs. His leadership experience includes key roles as Executive Director of The Food Project, Regional Executive Director of BUILD Boston, Regional Director of The Trustees of Reservations, the City of Boston’s Centers for Youth & Families, the City of Cambridge’s Department of Human Services Youth Programs, and City Year in multiple U.S. cities.
Selvin is a native of Cambridge and holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Fitchburg State University and earned a certificate from the Institute for Nonprofit Management and Leadership at Boston University.
Phoebe Heyman, Food Pantry Manager
Phoebe Heyman joined the Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House team in 2022. She is responsible for all food pantry operations including ordering and distribution, managing program data and reports, directing the work of volunteers and pantry staff, and collaborating with partner organizations to support the community’s food needs. Outside of work, she likes to read, practice yoga and spend time outdoors with her cat.
Jose Beriguete, Food Pantry Assistant
Jose is a Full time Biology student at the University of Massachusetts Boston. He is from the Dominican Republic and immigrated to the United States in 2009.
Jose is the food pantry assistant, he manages volunteers, stock produce , and overall general upkeep in the food pantry.
He thrives in making people smile and loves working out and watching sports.
Ryan Masse, Grants and Communications Manager
Ryan Masse is a nonprofit advocate who is dedicated to merging his passions for effective communications with helping others. Throughout his academic and professional journey, Ryan has worked alongside various organizations in the nonprofit industry, including Merrimack College’s Office of Alumni Relations and Development as a Graphic Design Graduate Fellow. After earning a Master’s Degree in Communication and Media studies from Merrimack College, Ryan honed in on the ways in which successful and impactful external communications practices can be achieved. Outside of the office, Ryan enjoys reading, kayaking, and catching a ball game at Fenway Park.
Lavonne Davis, Community Engagement Coordinator
Lavonne Davis is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, dedicated to community building and systemic change. Originally from California, she is pursuing a Master’s in DEIJ Leadership at Tufts University. With a strong commitment to amplifying marginalized voices, she works to create inclusive spaces that foster meaningful connections. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time in nature and baking.
Dhara Dhruv, Marketing and Brand Associate
Dhara Dhruv is a seasoned marketing professional with over 4 years of experience spanning education, entertainment, and technology sectors. She has contributed her skills to prominent organizations like Disney+ and Ericsson, specializing in strategic marketing and brand management. Beyond her corporate achievements, Dhara is deeply involved in social causes.
Her journey in the non-profit sector began with teaching underprivileged children basic math and English in India. Currently, she volunteers her marketing expertise to support Justice Health Initiative, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting health equity. Dhara’s dedication to professional growth is underscored by her Master’s degree in Marketing. Passionate about both marketing and making a positive social impact, Dhara continually seeks new ways to combine these passions for meaningful change.
Pricilla Ricapa, Director of Finance & Operations
Pricilla Ricapa is a finance and AI strategy professional with expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, business intelligence, and AI-driven automation. She holds an MBA with specialization in Finance and Strategy, she has led AI adoption and financial transformation initiatives across various industries. Previously, she worked as an Artificial Intelligence Manager at Lumentum, Finance Manager at JRC, Business Intelligence Manager at Volvo Group, Treasurer Associate at Belcorp, and Investor Relations Analyst at Repsol Peru.
Alicia McCabe, Director of Strategic Programs and Operations
Alicia McCabe brings extensive experience in nonprofit leadership, program development, and community engagement to her role as Director of Strategic Programs and Operations at Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House. With over two decades of diverse experience—spanning work with unhoused populations, wooden boat building, culinary arts, nutrition education, and nonprofit leadership—she brings a unique blend of creativity and strategic insight to leadership development. As a longtime Cambridge resident, she is deeply committed to supporting her local community. In addition to her work at MFNH, Alicia is a certified leadership coach and DISC facilitator, a yoga teacher, and a potter.