EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Tricia Glass, MSJ, is Executive Director of Quiet Communities, where she brings a combination of experience as a journalist and seasoned nonprofit leader to the fight against noise pollution. Early in her career she worked as a reporter, including time at Reuters and UPI, developing instincts she has carried into two decades of nonprofit work advancing causes at the intersection of environment, community, and social impact.

She has advised and led a wide range of organizations, serving on the board of the Oceanside Conservation Trust of Casco Bay, as vice president of Sustainable Wellesley, and as an executive board member at Boston-based Tenacity, where she helped transform the organization's signature fundraiser from gala to tennis tournament. She was a founding board member of Beyond the 11th, TentED, and Razia's Ray of Hope, and has held staff roles at ARZU Studio Hope in Chicago and The Steppingstone Foundation in Boston. She is an occasional contributor to The Boston Globe.

Tricia holds a Master's from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism and a BA from Colby College.

QUIET COALITION EXECUTIVE EDITOR AND LEGAL ADVISORY COUNCIL

Gina M. Briggs, JD, LLM, is Executive Editor at Quiet Coalition and serves on the Legal Advisory Council for Quiet Communities. Currently, she is a deputy editor of Law360’s Tax Authority State and Local Tax. Before she began her focus on noise and quiet advocacy, she was a tax lawyer.

CONTENT EDITOR

Rachael Cassells, MA, is a photographer, filmmaker, creative strategist, writer, editor and advisor dedicated to supporting and amplifying the work and voices of leaders in the creative, cultural, health, social justice and climate fields. She has extensive experience producing and editing short-form documentary projects, oral histories, community testimonies, and storytelling and communications content for various nonprofit organizations, communities and leaders.

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

Halimat Olunlade combines her passion for environmental health with creative storytelling in her role for QC. Growing up in urban environments, she understands firsthand the impact of noise pollution on community wellbeing. As an ecology student at Northeastern University with a background in science communication, she brings a unique perspective to environmental advocacy. She also contributes as a writer and editor for the Quiet Matters Newsletter.

BUSINESS MANAGER

Beth Schultze is an accomplished professional with over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, specializing in operations and project management. Her expertise extends across data analytics, financial reporting, and bookkeeping, and her leadership experience includes guiding cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Driven by a passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement, Beth is currently advancing into a Business Manager role, where she continues to contribute her deep operational knowledge and commitment to excellence.

TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANT

Dee Williams is the Technology Assistant at Quiet Communities. She has a background in research and data analysis and is currently pursuing a master’s in computer science at Boston University. Dee is based in Boston, Massachusetts, and is passionate about the possibility of using technology to increase the reach and capabilities of nonprofits seeking to make a positive impact on the world. She attended Brown University as an undergraduate.

Jerry Ackerman is a marketing communications and business consultant, currently affiliated with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Venture Mentoring Service.

Jill Bellenger, MBA, is passionate about reducing air and noise pollution, especially in the landscape industry.

Jeanine Botta, MPH, lives in New York City and works as a legal administrative assistant.

Julie Kolehouse, MS, is a graduate of the Urban and Regional Planning Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison, with volunteer experience in NYC municipal programs and years of health administration experience in various university hospital settings.

Yishane Lee is the director of marketing and communications at Hearing Health Foundation.

Prabashni Reddy, PharmD, established and directs the Center for Drug Policy at Mass General Brigham (formerly Partners Healthcare), where she oversees a team of pharmacists and analysts that develops system-level drug policy.

Bradley Vite created and pioneered an innovative noise ordinance and noise enforcement program in Elkhart, Indiana, which has received wide recognition for its novel approach and subsequent success.