Liza joined Shooting Touch as Executive Director in December 2022, bringing nearly 20 years of leadership experience and a wealth of nonprofit management skills to the organization.
For the past 11 years, Liza has been the Executive Director of Camp Jabberwocky, a nonprofit residential summer camp for adults and kids with disabilities, held in Martha's Vineyard. During her time at Camp Jabberwocky, she created and executed two strategic plans, developed a tuition endowment making camp free for all campers and families, expanded programming to serve more beneficiaries, ran a successful $4.5 million dollar capital campaign, and managed a major campus renovation project.
Liza attended the University of Vermont, where she received her degree in Psychology, and later spent ten years at local Independent Schools in New England as a school administrator and then as a consultant, helping to create, grow, and expand institutional income outside of tuition and development.
As a Boston-area resident, Liza has been involved with Shooting Touch events and Galas over the years and has volunteered for the organization in Rwanda while visiting with the Noble & Greenough School in 2018. She also volunteers with Viamistad, an organization who supports overnight recreational camps for people with disabilities in Guatemala, as well as with Double H, a Paul Newman Camp for children with critical and terminal illnesses. Liza and her husband Alex have also been foster parents, supporting kids and families in the Boston area. Liza lives in Dedham, MA and is a mom to four.
LIZA GALLAGHER
Executive Director
After 14 years serving as the Executive Director, Lindsey has transitioned into her new role as Chief Advancement Officer, where she is responsible for leading all development, fundraising and global strategy efforts for the organization. Under her leadership, Shooting Touch has grown from a small grassroots basketball program in Boston into an international sport-for-development organization impacting well over 50,000 youth and women since inception. She has raised over $6.5M for the organization, secured global speaking engagements, press exposure and various NPO awards, deeply advocating for Shooting Touch’s work at every turn.
After an international 10-year career in public relations and real estate marketing, Lindsey realized her career path needed to pivot to be able to utilize her passion to help others through the power of sport and its ability to make life-changing impacts within underserved communities. As a two-time mother and marathoner, Lindsey played Division I lacrosse at the University of Vermont where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Child Development and Nutrition.
LINDSEY KITTREDGE
Chief Advancement Officer and Founder
Chloe graduated with a degree in Sports Medicine from Merrimack College in 2015. Chloe was not only a standout basketball player for her school, but an exceptional student and leader on campus. One of Chloe's many strengths is her ability to connect with others, and she used that skills to start her own "Humans of Merrimack" (mimicking the “Human of New York” platform) which served as a safe space for students to divulge personal narratives. She interviewed over 150 individuals, all while running the platform anonymously. It was no surprise when Chloe was chosen to give the commencement speech at her graduation.
Upon graduating, Chloe played professional basketball in Israel for one season. After the season, she spent time volunteering with refugees in Greece. There, she realized that playing basketball was not enough to fulfill her passion of making a difference in the world.
Chloe returned to Boston, where she met with ST’s co-founder, Lindsey Kittredge, to talk about the Rwanda fellowship, and was later selected as one of the fellows for the 2016/2017 year. Chloe made an immediate impact by leading the expansion of the women's and girls program and is a crowd favorite both on and off the court.
As a result of her prodigious performance as a fellow, Chloe moved into the role of In-Country Program Director in Rwanda, and later became the organization’s Director of Programming, overseeing all programmatic work in Boston and Rwanda.
CHLOE ROTHMAN
Director of International Programming & Strategy
After completing her undergraduate studies in Uganda (International Business), Christelle was one of fifteen “Young Rwanda Leaders” selected to receive the Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) Mandela Washington Fellowship, taking part in a six-week leadership and networking course in the US. With a strong interest in female empowerment, Christelle created a local Rwandan NGO, using music and art therapy to help young girls deal with the emotional aftermath of trauma. With a Masters Degree in International Development Management from the University of Bradford (UK),
Christelle's role with Shooting Touch involves management of all staff, fellows, and partnerships, overseeing and reporting on all programmatic activity, conducting and analyzing all monitoring and evaluation methods, and assisting in grants and expansion projects.
Prior to Shooting Touch, Christelle worked for World Vision Rwanda on a USDA-funded educational project and World Relief Rwanda on a UNICEF-funded program to combat childhood malnutrition.
CHRISTELLE UMUHOZA
Rwanda In-Country Program Director
Kamilah received an Associate’s Degree from Quincy College in Early Childhood Education prior to receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Educational Studies from the University of Arizona. While attending school, she worked as a certified Preschool Teacher and coached girls middle school soccer and basketball at Shady Hill School in Cambridge, MA. After graduating, Kamilah took the position as the Athletics Director at the Dorchester Boys and Girls Club before her most recent role as Teacher Coordinator at the Windsor Preschool in Cambridge, MA, focusing on how to implement diversity and inclusion into the curriculum and the classroom.
Kamilah has always had a passion for sports and social justice so she is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Arizona which I am currently working on now. She currently lives in Everett, Massachusetts with her fiancé and their pitbull, Benji.
KAMILAH WASHINGTON
Director of Boston Operations
Sam attended UC Santa Barbara, where he earned a degree in communication and a certificate in sport management while gaining experience in sport marketing and athletic event management. During his senior year, Sam studied abroad at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, focusing on Media and African Studies and interning with a local nonprofit working in the townships surrounding Cape Town.
Sam returned to California and spent three years working at the Santa Barbara Foundation, supporting the organization with marketing and communications, public relations, development, and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
Combining his passions for sport, philanthropy, and Africa, Sam joined Shooting Touch in 2022 as the Director of Marketing & Development Fellow in Rwanda. After a successful eight month Fellowship that oversaw significant growth of the Rwanda Program, he was brought back to serve as ST’s Communications & Development Manager.
In his current role, Sam splits time between the US and Rwanda, where he leads the organization’s strategic communications, storytelling, and public relations efforts. He also helps manage existing partnerships and cultivate new relationships with global partners, funders, and donors.
SAM WATERSTONE
Director of Communications
Jackie served as the Head Coach of the Milton Academy’s Girl’s Basketball Team for five consecutive seasons, while also working full-time as the institution's P.E. Coordinator and an Academic Advisor. Prior to working at Milton Academy, Jackie worked for the Adidas Select Basketball Circuit, where she directed all grassroots exposure events in the Northeast Region. She created their brand image and marketing strategy for Adidas branded events. After graduating from Merrimack College, Jackie worked for the innovative footwear company, ISlide, as their lead graphic designer.
Jackie is currently the co-owner of Hardwood Hustle, a female-owned and operated basketball skills company located in Middleton, MA. Hardwood Hustle’s mission is to support athletes as they work towards their potential, while empowering them throughout their journey. Jackie is deeply committed to the game. She strives to help all of her clients reach their goals through individual skillwork and mentorship.
JACKIE LYONS
Marketing & Development Coordinator
Vinh has been with Shooting Touch Boston since February of 2018. As the Director of Basketball Operations for Shooting Touch Boston, he handles all things basketball for ST’s AAU teams and Shooting Touch University (STU) program.
Prior to joining Shooting Touch, Vinh spent over a decade at the Dorchester Youth Collaborative, working closely with urban youth in high-crime areas of the city, using sports and workshops as a deterrent for crime. He has also coached basketball coach for many years, starting from the grassroots ranks at neighborhood community centers. In 2016, as an assistant coach for the boys program at New Mission High School, Vinh’s team won the MIAA state championship and have since won two Boston City League championships. He is currently an assistant girls basketball coach at Noble and Greenough School.
VINH BUI
Director of
Basketball Operations (Boston)
From an unconventional background, Ingrid is determined to contribute to health equity in order to help everyone achieve their full health potential, regardless of social position or economic circumstances. She took a leap of faith when she left the engineering world to be part of the health sector, and she is currently completing her bachelor’s degree in Public Health.
Ingrid’s passion to work on global development issues emerged while volunteering with International Citizen Service (ICS) in 2015. After volunteering, she began her career in the nonprofit sector, working for a variety of local organizations focused on public health issues such as raising awareness about the importance of contraceptives in rural communities.
Additionally, Ingrid has experience providing exceptional support to the team at Igihe - a Rwanda-based media outlet - working across departments to ensure tasks were completed successfully and on time. Most recently, Ingrid served in a leadership role at WAKA, a combined fitness, co-working, and event facility in Kigali, where she oversaw the operations and administration department. With her experience and immense interest in making a social impact, Ingrid joined Shooting Touch in January 2023 as a Community Engagement Coordinator. Her motto is “Pessimism of the intellect, optimism of the will.”
INGRID UWASE
Community Engagement Coordinator
(Bugesera, Rwanda)
Denise graduated with a degree in Journalism and Communication, Social Studies from the University of Rwanda in 2014. During her high school and university studies, she consistently played high-level basketball, including representing Rwanda in the U18 National Basketball Team in 2012. She went on to play in the Rwanda Basketball League for 6 years, showcasing her talent and passion for the sport.
After a successful internship with the Rwanda Basketball League Federation in 2013, she became the 1st official Public Relations Officer of the league in 2015. Her communication skills played a vital role in attracting basketball enthusiasts to the courts and creating a vibrant atmosphere with increased fan attendance. Due to her dedication and hard work, sponsors started showing interest in the league after three years, strengthening the organization’s financial standing.
Denise was selected to serve as Assistant Manager of the Federation’s International Basketball Foundation (IBF) basketball project, a 3-year basketball development pilot program. In this new role, she collaborated with coaches in the Western and Southern provinces of Rwanda, contributing to the development of basketball in the regions.
Denise decided to switch her career to focus on mentorship for girls and women, joining the nonprofit program Global GLOW in Rwinkwavu Sector, Kayonza. During her time there, she also volunteered as a Shooting Touch coaching assistant and served as a public relations consultant for major Shooting Touch events, leveraging her sports and media expertise to empower others.
In early 2023, Denise took on the role of Communication Officer for the local APR Basketball club, before joining Shooting Touch full-time in August as Community Engagement Coordinator in Kayonza.
Denise's guiding values of mentorship, respect, discipline, and embracing change demonstrate her commitment to creating a positive impact in the community.
DENISE UWASE
Community Engagement Coordinator
(Kayonza, Rwanda)