Providing integrated community services that empower individuals and families to overcome challenges, reach their potential, and achieve their goals.

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.

schambers@margaretfullerhouse.org   

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.

pheyman@margaretfullerhouse.org

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.

jberiguete@margaretfullerhouse.org

Christy Charlot is a seasoned event producer and surreal visual artist who brings creativity, vision, and a deep commitment to community to the Margaret Fuller House. With years of experience designing and leading events across Massachusetts, Christy has built a reputation for creating spaces where people can connect, celebrate, and be inspired. Her artwork, rooted in surreal and imaginative expression, showcases her ability to spark dialogue and encourage new ways of seeing the world. Through both her artistic practice and professional work, Christy is dedicated to uplifting others, fostering collaboration, and building stronger communities. At the Margaret Fuller House, Christy channels her passion for creativity and service into programs that empower individuals, honor diverse voices, and inspire transformation.

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.

ddhruv@margaretfullerhouse.org   

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.

amccabe@margaretfullerhouse.org