Who We Are

Darcy Paiva has been on the Steering Committee since 2019. Darcy is the Executive Director of the Old Colony YMCA Easton branch and within her role represents the Youth Serving Organization sector for the coalition. She has worked in this role for the past 10 years and uses her expertise to advocate for the community and advance the mission of the Y–for youth development, social responsibility, and healthy living.

Lisa St. Mary has been on the Steering Committee since 2021. Lisa has worked in the Easton Public Schools as a High School Adjustment Counselor for 17 years, making her feel connected to the community. Having witnessed the increasing levels of stress and mental health needs in students which can make them more vulnerable to using substances to cope and the toll addiction takes on teenager and their families, she believes that prevention work is a key component in helping youth build healthy, fulfilling futures.

John Morley has been on the Steering Committee since it began in 2015 and is treasurer of the coalition. John has lived in Easton for 25 years and has 3 children who attended Easton Public Schools. John is the CEO/President of the Bank of Easton and uses his knowledge and experience to help guide the coalition’s budgets and fiscal decisions.

Colleen Less has been on the Steering Committee since its founding in 2015. At the time, Colleen was the Chair of the Easton School Committee and two of her four children were still students in the Easton Public Schools. Personally, Colleen is very much aware of the devastating effect substance use disorder has on those who are struggling with it, and the effect that struggle has on their loved ones. Coordinating with institutions dedicated to serving the young people of Easton and the community generally to address these issues is a mission she fervently agrees with. An attorney by trade, Colleen works with young people every day as a faculty member at Johnson and Wales University in Providence.

Stephanie Patton has been on the Steering Committee since its founding in 2015. Stephanie holds a Master’s in Public Health and works in the substance misuse prevention field in her role as Prevention Coordinator for the Town of Stoughton. She has lived in Easton since 2007 and has a child who attends Easton Middle School. As a parent and prevention worker, Stephanie works hard to ensure the youth of local communities remain healthy and thrive.

Vanessa Fossouo has been on the Steering Committee since 2022. She has a BS in Chemistry from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth and a Doctorate in Pharmacy from Northeastern University. She is a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist at the VA Boston Healthcare System in Brockton. Vanessa has been a member of Raising Multicultural Kids since inception and has served on the board. She is a parent and resident in Easton.

Lydia Hogan (she/her) has been on the Steering Committee since 2023. As the Health and Wellness Coordinator at Stonehill College, Lydia has worked with teens around navigating peer pressure, adopting safe habits, and examining their relationship with substances. Lydia approaches substance use prevention from a public health lens with an emphasis on harm reduction.

Marvel has been on the Steering Committee since 2023. She is the Chair of the Easton Wings of Hope Youth Coalition and the youth representative on the Steering Committee. She is currently a senior at Oliver Ames High School, and she is actively involved in a variety of clubs and organizations. Marvel initially joined the coalition in hopes of making a difference in her immediate school community, especially as she began to see the firsthand effects of substance misuse within her school environment. Through various opportunities offered by EWOH, Marvel has grown as a leader in substance use prevention and dedicates much of her time to the cause.

Stephanie Cantave has been on the Steering Committee for Wings of Hope since 2024. She works as the Community Mental Health Liaison for the Town of Easton and has an investment in prevention, education and awareness around issues of substance use and mental health in youth. She has over 25 years of experience working in the field of mental health and substance use.

Evan Malone has been on the Steering Committee since 2024. He is a Firefighter / Paramedic working for the Town of Easton for 27 years. He has been a Fire Department shift officer for 20 years, now at the rank of Captain. Currently his role is working as a liaison between the Fire Department and the Department of Community Services as the EMS Coordinator / Public Health Officer. This role allows the two departments to work together in the interest of public health and wellness. He studied at Northeastern University and earned degrees in Paramedic Technology and Healthcare Management.