Board of Directors
Embedded Files
The Board of Directors will manage the business of the Corporation and will exercise all the powers that may be exercised by the Corporation under the statutes of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Articles of Organization, or the Bylaws. The Board will always consist of at least three (3) members and may contain up to five (5) members. A vacancy on the Board of Directors by reason of death, resignation, removal, or other causes may be filled by the remaining Directors, or the Board may leave the position unfilled. During periods when there is an unfilled vacancy on the Board of Directors, actions taken by the remaining Directors will constitute actions of the Board.
Dawn M. Saba
President
Dawn Saba is an inspiration in her leadership of West Side Benevolent Circle, with two decades of experience, she has offered her time and her dedication to organizations that support the community. She has been an instrumental force in expanding the programs that West Side offers and has strengthened connections within the community. As a member of the Board of Directors for West Side, Dawn also brings heart and an unwavering commitment to assisting the residents of Mansfield when needed and to give them a hand to change their situations.
Throughout her career, Dawn has held roles in Human Resources, Special Education, as well as retail management. Dawn currently enjoys working in an elementary school office, supporting families, administration, and staff. Her passion has always been working with people in any capacity. Her ability to turn challenges into opportunities and inspire volunteers to be creative in their approach, has helped achieve inspiring results and has solidified her reputation in the town of Mansfield.
Beyond her accomplishments with West Side, Dawn is a wife and a proud mother of 5. She has received Massachusetts Unsung Heroine Award as well as the Town of Mansfield Community Service Award. She has dedicated her time to raising her 5 children here in Mansfield, serving as President and on the board for West Side, as well as volunteering for many years with the Mansfield Public Schools, the Hockomock YMCA and her church. When she’s not assisting the residents of Mansfield, Dawn finds joy in reading, going to the beach, listening to music, and spending time with her family.
Maria Smith
Vice President
Maria Smith has been an integral part of West Side Benevolent Circle for over 10 years, initially as a volunteer with its Gifts of Hope Program and as a member of its board since 2021. Maria has been a passionate volunteer at Our Daily Bread Mansfield Food Pantry for over 20 years. In addition to day to day volunteering, she is a member of its Steering Committee holding the Inventory Coordinator and Distribution Coordinator positions. In addition, she has given her time to volunteering at the schools here in Mansfield by running fundraisers, events, and by helping in her childrens' classrooms. She dedicates her time at West Side to guiding our volunteers in many capacities and heading some of West Side's programs to ensure they are running smoothly while offering the best support to the families of Mansfield. Her longstanding commitment to service is evident in her dedication to the residents of the town of Mansfield and in 2018 was graciously recognized with the Town of Mansfield Community Service Award. Her passion for volunteering and her commitment to assisting the families is evident in everything she does.
Maria is a graduate of Salem State University and has held roles in Public Accounting and Financial Analysis. Maria and her husband, Mike, have lived in Mansfield since 1995 where they have raised their three children. When she’s not assisting the residents of Mansfield, Maria loves to travel, read, relax on the beach, and root on her beloved Bruins!
Kate Allen
Treasurer
Kate has been an integral part in West Side and its board since 2021, and has been volunteering with us for over 10 years. When her girls were growing up, Kate served as the Membership Director and VP for the Mansfield Mother’s Club, volunteering in her daughter's classrooms and with the PTO, organizing dinners and bookfairs. Kate spent many a night over the years clipping and bagging what felt like 100,000 box tops for education. Throughout the years she has formed lifelong friendships with those she has worked with.
Throughout her career, Kate has held roles in publishing and account management. Her longstanding commitment to service is evident in her dedication to the town of Mansfield especially over the past 11 years while she has been the Meals on Wheels driver for the Council on Aging in Mansfield, delivering lunch to homebound seniors in Mansfield.
Kate lives in Mansfield with her husband John, her daughters Sophia and Amelia, and temperamental cat Ivar. When she’s not assisting the residents of Mansfield, Kate loves to read books in paper form, garden (flowers, not vegetables!), do puzzles, go to the theater, and find new restaurants in the area.
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse