Michelle Botus
Executive Director
Michelle Botus holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Tufts University and a Master of Science in Nonprofit Management and Organizational Leadership from Northeastern University. She began her PhD in Organizational Leadership and Change in 2019. Ms. Botus has more than 20 years of experience working in Government and Nonprofit sectors. Read more.
Chynere V. Scott-Dottin Executive Administrative Assistant
Chynere has worked in the social service industry for 7 years. She has gained experience through acute treatment service, case management, program development, outreach, and care coordination. As the Executive Administrative Assistant here at Project HOPE Boston, she is passionate about advancing the resources and programs available to strengthen the quality of life for Greater Boston families. Read more.
Tonya E. Jones
Operations Manager
Tonya oversees and manages operations for Project HOPE Boston’s main office and shelter site. Tonya first became familiar with the mission of Project HOPE Boston, Inc. when she worked as a legislative aide in the State Senate for the Second Suffolk District handling constituent services. After leaving the State Senate Tonya worked at a non-profit called Nuestra Comunidad Development Corporation in Nubian Square for 12 years. Read more.
Rosa Almanzar
Director of Project HOPE Family Shelter
Rosa Almanzar first came to Project HOPE Boston, Inc. as a shelter resident in 1984. She lived at the shelter for 6 months with her infant son. She was hired as a front-line staff at the Project HOPE Shelter in 1988 and became the Director of the Shelter in 2008. Read More.
Anandi Hambrick
Human Resource Generalist Administrator
Born and raised in New York, he moved to Massachusetts in October 2014 and joined Project HOPE Boston in August 2023 as the Human Resources Generalist Administrator. With over 20 years of administrative support and management experience, HR and people development came naturally. As a change management specialist, he brings an approachable, professional, and organized mindset to support Project HOPE’s mission and its most important asset, its’ people. Read more.