Marilyn Schlein Kramer, President of the Beverly Bootstraps Board of Directors, recently announced that Allison Caffrey has been appointed as the organization’s new Executive Director. Allison brings a deep commitment to strengthening communities by addressing food insecurity and expanding access to critical resources.
Most recently, Allison served as Executive Director of Root in Salem, where she led efforts to empower young adults through workforce development and food service training. There, she witnessed firsthand how access to food and opportunity can transform lives, an experience that deepened her passion for ensuring no one goes without the essentials needed to thrive.
With nearly two decades of nonprofit leadership experience, Allison has built expertise in fundraising, program strategy and development, and cultivating donor and partner relationships. She successfully secured institutional support and designed programs that drive measurable impact and long-term sustainability. A lifelong resident of Andover, Allison holds degrees from Dartmouth College and Harvard University, as well as a certificate in nonprofit leadership from Tufts University.
The mission of Beverly Bootstraps is to provide food assistance, housing stability services, education, and other essential supports for individuals and families living in Beverly, Manchester, Essex, Hamilton, and Wenham. The Board is confident that Allison’s leadership will strengthen these efforts and support the dedicated staff and volunteers as they continue to meet the growing needs of the community.
“I’m incredibly impressed and inspired by Beverly Bootstraps’ work and mission,” Allison shared. “The services and support they provide are now more important than ever, and I am honored and excited to work with the board, team, and volunteers to steward this vital community organization into its next chapter.”
