Advisory Board
Mary-Ann Agresti

Principal architect and owner of The Design Initiative Inc., an award winning interior design and architecture firm located in Hyannis. She is also an active printmaker and educator. Finding common ground in printmaking and interior architecture through story telling, Mary-Ann Agresti AIA looks for opportunities in each project to demonstrate a a unique experience. After a stint designing Boston bridges and university buildings,  Mary-Ann  established the Design Initiative, Inc in 1996.  She has since developed an international body of work from furniture design to university buildings – at sites from Cape Cod to Kuwait.  Since 2004, she has been an adjunct professor at Rhode Island School of Design in the department of Interior Architecture. Mary-Ann earned her Master of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania and her BFA in Editorial Design from Syracuse University. Committed to bringing design awareness to the Cape, Mary-Ann has been the chairperson of the BSA Cape and Islands Architects’ Network for 4 years, having successfully organized regular educational programs locally, including a public forum on low income housing, a day-long tour of members’ Martha’s Vineyard modern projects, and co-coordinating the Add-On design competition for accessory dwelling units in Wellfleet. Mary-Ann lives in Yarmouth Port with her husband and daughter.

Pam Cheney

A series of life changing events and a little serendipity led Pam to Jill and CARE for the Cape and Islands. The organization was in need of a finance professional. Pam’s 35 years of accounting experience and her penchant for the mission of CARE made a well timed match.

After graduating from Westfield State College with a degree in mathematics and accounting, Pam spent a number of years with a prominent brokerage firm in New York City followed by a stint as a production accountant for independent feature film. The need to see stars in the night sky and breathe fresh air every day led to a change to a bucolic New England town and employment in health care accounting and the American Red Cross.

As a life-long volunteer, Pam has lent her time and support to a number of organizations including Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels and Old Sturbridge Village. CARE is Pam’s first board appointment. She is excited about being a part of the movement as travelers recognize the win-win of giving back while they visit idyllic Cape Cod or any travel destination. She strongly believes in the importance of educating and building awareness of our individual carbon footprint. By Creating A Responsible Environment, the Cape and Islands can thrive for generations.

Lisa Guyon

Director of Community Benefits for Cape Cod Healthcare. In this role, she is responsible for directing a system-wide community benefits program. Early in her career, Lisa built her skill set in commercial real estate ventures and the hospitality industry. In 2004, she founded Building Impact, an award winning non-profit organization in Boston dedicated to increasing corporate citizenship. Lisa was selected a ’40 Under 40′ rising business leader by the Boston Business Journal in 2007 and Cape & Plymouth Business Magazine in 2012 and currently serves as president of Cape Cod Young Profession

Janet Lincoln

Regional Sales Manager with Scout Hotels, a hotel management company with properties in Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Florida.  Janet is a “native Cape Coddah” who has been in the hospitality business for over twenty years.  She started her career with Hampton Inns, then spent several years with Starwood Hotels, where her experience included city, suburban, resort, and luxury properties in the Boston/Cape Cod area.  Immediately prior to joining Scout Hotels, Janet was Assistant Director of Sales & Marketing for Chatham Bars Inn, and worked with both the corporate and leisure travel markets.  Janet received a B.A. in English from Southeastern Massachusetts University (now the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth), and is currently on the Board of Directors of the New England Chapter of Meeting Professionals International, where she serves as Director of Publications.

Mark Novota

Managing Partner for Wequassett Resort and Golf Club having held various positions such as CFO and General Manger for the Resort since 1986. Mark’s passion, vision and determination transformed the Wequassett into a world-class resort.   Over the years, every feature and amenity of the resort was renovated or refined. Mark established a unique service culture based on customer intimacy that helped to set the resort apart and developed an innovative training program that inspires his staff in all aspects of the hospitality business with a focus on personal service.  Most recently he has implemented a resort-wide sustainability initiative. He has also served on numerous boards and was recognized by the Massachusetts Lodging Association’s as Outstanding General Manager of the Year, and in 2003 Preferred Hotels nominated him as Hotelier of the Year.

Michelle Pino

Co-Founder, Co-Owner and Vice President of Northeast Unlimited Tours, Inc. based in Sandwich, MA (Cape Cod). With 28 years of experience in the tourism industry, Michelle’s expertise in sales, marketing and product development enables her to successfully cultivate strong long-lasting client relationships by providing creative, unique and memorable tour packages along with unparalleled customer service. Her entrepreneurial drive and leadership has helped guide Northeast Unlimited Tours to become one of the Northeast’s leading Receptive Tour Operators.

Christina Rawley

Environmentalist, currently residing in Woods Hole.

Mary Vilbon

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