Staff and Leadership
Lisabeth and Joseph Marziello
President-Chief Executive Officers
Lisabeth and Joe Marziello are a renowned national high-performing President/CEO team recognized for transforming and illuminating the cities and communities they serve through visionary leadership, strategic redevelopment, and innovative youth programming. Nationally respected for building financially strong, mission-driven organizations, they have revitalized underserved communities by leveraging public-private partnerships, HUD HOPE VI initiatives, New Market Tax Credits (NMTC), Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) funding, philanthropy, and Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) funding to modernize aging facilities and expand opportunities for youth and families.
Prior to Philadelphia, the Marziellos led transformational work in Oregon, Wisconsin, and New York, consistently elevating organizations into financially stable, high-performing youth development institutions recognized for operational excellence and community impact. In Portland, Oregon, they collaboratively helped shape and advance the nationally recognized HOPE VI redevelopment of New Columbia, a groundbreaking mixed-income neighborhood transformation built on the former Columbia Villa public housing site. The redevelopment included a new elementary school, Boys & Girls Club, community campus, parks, and family-centered services designed to restore opportunity and strengthen neighborhood connectivity in a severely distressed community. The project became a national model for urban revitalization and innovative public-private partnership development.
Today, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia (BGCP) employs more than 220 staff serving 24 locations throughout the region. Since joining BGCP, the Marziellos have raised more than $200 million to support programming, operations, and capital investment. Their leadership eliminated a debilitating operating deficit, increased net assets by more than $30 million, quintupled the organization’s endowment, and eliminated all long-term debt—positioning BGCP for long-term sustainability and growth.
Under their leadership, BGCP expanded literacy, STEM, teen engagement, and meal programs while increasing membership by 65%. Most notably, they launched the Bold Change for Kids campaign, which has secured more than $30 million to transform aging and severely distressed Club facilities into modern, technology-rich youth centers in underserved Philadelphia neighborhoods. Their work culminated in the opening of the 27,000-square-foot Ralph J. Roberts Germantown Club, a landmark investment and symbol of hope for the community.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Marziellos demonstrated extraordinary crisis leadership through strategic and swift execution, launching the D.E.F.Y. (Digital Education for Youth) virtual platform, serving more than 350,000 meals, retaining over 220 employees, maintaining in-person programming, and raising more than $15 million in donor support during one of the most challenging periods in nonprofit history.
Lisabeth and Joseph Marziello both earned Bachelor of Arts degrees from Whittier College. Together, they are recognized as one of the nation’s most respected nonprofit leadership teams, known for transforming organizations, restoring communities, and creating lasting impact in the cities they serve.
CFO | CBIZ, Partner
Dennis joined CBIZ, Inc via the acquisition of Marcum LLP in November 2024. At Marcum, Dennis was the managing partner for the Washington, DC office and partner-in-charge of the Firm’s Client Accounting & Advisory Services practice. He joined Marcum’s Nonprofit & Social Sector Group in 2000 to focus exclusively with working with not-for-profit organizations and during his tenure helped the practice grow into the premier practice of its kind – serving the non-profit sector.
At CBIZ, Dennis has continued to exclusively serve the non-profit industry and is a leader within the Outsourced Accounting Solutions Group. In addition to directing outsourced engagements, Dennis provides consulting and business advisory services, including assessing business processes for effectiveness and efficiency, developing long-range business plans, financial modeling and forecasting, financial statement and budget review and analysis, recommendations on budgeting tools and templates, implementation of various accounting systems, including proper chart of account structure and custom reports, and preparation of board of director presentations. He has worked with virtually all the primary accounting software packages.
Dennis also has experience working as the Director of Finance and Computer Information Systems for a $300 million revenue national non-profit organization. He is CPA licensed in Virginia and the District of Columbia, as well as a member of the AICPA.
Controller
A partner in Marcum’s Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAS) department, Albert brings over 16 years of public accounting experience to his work with Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia. In addition to leading Marcum’s outsourced engagements, Albert has expertise in consulting and business advisory services as a trusted advisor, streamlining processes and improved financial reporting using technology advancements and collaborating with client management, board and committee members on financial strategies.
His roles involve migrating accounts to new databases, achieving account reconciliations, generating financial statements, and acting as internal CFO. Albert has performed a myriad of accounting functions for organizations such as the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetrics & Neonatal Nurses, Wallace Global Fund, Gavi Alliance, and Colorectal Cancer Alliance.
Prior to joining CAS in 2008, Albert was an auditor with a member firm of the “Big Four” in the Philippines where he worked predominantly within the manufacturing industry. His experience has included a vast understanding of both IFRS and US GAAP accounting standards as well as analyzing the adequacy of client internal control structures.
Albert leads by example and empowers staff in their career development, fostering a cohesive team environment that produces effective and efficient outcomes. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Santo Tomas and is a licensed CPA, as well as a member of the AICPA.
Assistant Controller
Alexandra joined CBIZ, Inc. via the acquisition of Marcum LLP in November 2024. Alexandra has over 9 years of public accounting experience and joined the Marcum’s Nonprofit Specialty Group in 2017, primarily servicing the NFP industry since then.
As a Manager, Alexandra assists clients with month-end closings, financial consolidations, financial analysis and reporting, maintaining internal controls, managing cash flows, audit readiness, federal grant reporting and compliance, preparing Indirect Cost Rate Agreement applications, and staff oversight. She’s worked with many popular software packages including Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, Blackbaud’s Financial Edge and Great Plains, BILL, Nexonia and Concur.
Prior to joining Marcum, Alexandra worked for The Lab School of Washington, pioneer in special education, for over 10 years as an administrator.
Alexandra graduated from University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Finance Specialist
Wendi R. Wingfield has more than 18 years of Accounting and Finance experience. Having studied at Peirce College, Wendi continued her education in Fort Washington, where she obtained multiple payroll certifications. She is highly committed to demonstrating professional excellence with each and every project. Her path to becoming a Bookkeeper started in 1977 when she was offered a position in the Accounting Department of Commercial General Union Insurance Company in Philadelphia, PA. As an Accounts Receivable Clerk, she understood the importance of correctly coding and entering payables to the proper payment. Her responsibilities included managing vendor files, issuing checks, and maintaining good vendor relations. Wendi has experience working with a variety of payroll, financial, and reporting systems, including: Great Plains, BlackBaud, Sage MIP Accounting, ADP Payroll, and Proxus Professional Payroll System.
In November 2003, she joined the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia team as a Bookkeeper, where she was responsible for preparing and processing the bi-weekly payroll for approximately 175 employees. In 2013, she was promoted to Finance Specialist, becoming the Liaison for the organization’s Finance Department, and is now responsible for Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Banking, and Financial reporting for the Development Team. Family is a very important part of Wendi’s life, and she carries that loyalty into her work, having now worked for Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia for over a decade.
Manager of Administrative Operations, HR and Development
Kelli Agostini, an alumna of the Boys & Girls Club, embarked on her professional journey within the Boys & Girls Club movement in 2013. Initially serving as a summer camp counselor and later as an after-school youth development professional at the Boys & Girls Club of Northeastern Pennsylvania, she transitioned to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia in 2018. There, she assumed roles as a Literacy Supervisor, then as Program Director at the Bridesburg Unit, and currently serves as Manager of Administrative Operations and Development.
Specializing in data analysis, program leadership, and donor development, Kelli spearheaded donation procurement and tracking for BGCP's annual Coach’s Private Reserve Dinner, which raised over $3M for the organization.
Dedicated to nurturing children's growth, she has led diverse programs, spanning from homework assistance to grief support, with the goal of fostering well-rounded and self-assured individuals.
Kelli graduated Magna Cum Laude from Keystone College with a B.S. in Social Science and a Minor in Psychology.
Executive Vice President of Strategic Support, Training, and Systematic Development
Ariel Goldring is passionate about youth development and education. In 2014, she earned a Master’s Degree from Temple University in Urban Education, graduating Summa Cum Laude, with a concentration in school-community partnerships and Out of School Time learning. Ariel discovered her love of Boys & Girls Clubs while working as a program assistant at the Fairmount Club during college. Ariel brings a depth of knowledge regarding education, public policy, and urban affairs to the team, having presented academic work at the SEDAAG and AAA conferences. After completing her undergraduate degree, Ariel served for two years as an AmeriCorps member with City Year Greater Philadelphia, leading the Young Heroes Program, before re-joining the Boys & Girls Club team.
Since 2013, Ariel has taken on a variety of roles at Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia and quickly developed as a leader in the organization. In 2013, under the guidance of the CEOS, she oversaw the launch of the Club’s Call to Action Literacy Initiative, which was successfully piloted in six clubs in 2013 and, to date, has expanded to 15clubs. In 2019, under the vision of the CEOs, Ariel helped plan and facilitate training to establish the introduction of multisensory literacy programming to Boys & Girls Clubs in Southern California.
Working with a fast-paced and innovative CEO Team, Ariel has been flexible and supported the momentum which has been advantageous in successfully securing over $50 million in private and public grant funding since 2013, including $3 million in Capital Grant Funding, $1.9 milion grant from PCCD to support expanded teen programming, and nearly $6 million in 21st Century CLC funding. As a highly analytical thinker, she has developed data-driven proposals and reporting mechanisms, ensuring that BGCP is able to accurately measure and assess its impact on youth.
Executive Vice President of Literacy, Education, and Training Initiatives
Kelly joined the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia in 2015 and since then has overseen the implementation of the Call to Action Literacy Initiative, coaching and developing literacy staff to strengthen youth literacy outcomes. Kelly is passionate about youth education and community service. Before coming to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia, Kelly worked with City Year Philadelphia as an AmeriCorps Member and later as a Program Manager. In that role, she managed AmeriCorps Members in Philadelphia public schools and supported the organization’s literacy training and initiatives. Kelly graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Sociology degree and an Education minor. Throughout college, she was dedicated to community-based education research and supporting youth programming in local schools and organizations. Kelly’s experience includes volunteer management, program evaluation, and facilitating community partnerships.
Manager of Communications & Creative Design
Ryan McNeill brings a dynamic blend of marketing acumen and creative design expertise to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia, where he plays an integral role in driving the organization's mission forward. A graduate of Rutgers University with a B.S. in Marketing and an A.A.S. in Graphic Design & Digital Media from Rowan College at Burlington County, Ryan's journey has been marked by a passion for innovative design and community impact.
Having sharpened his skills during an internship with Debra Malinics Advertising, one of Philadelphia’s pioneering agencies, Ryan has developed a decade-long proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite. His ability to craft compelling visual narratives is crucial in elevating the organization’s fundraising efforts, particularly for high-profile events like the annual Coach’s Private Reserve Dinner and the Michael Chapman Memorial Golf Classic.
Since joining the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia in November 2022, Ryan’s leadership in communication and creative design has not only enhanced the visibility of these key events but also bolstered the Club's ability to secure the necessary funds to support our city's youth. His dedication to serving others, combined with his deep love for Philadelphia, continues to fuel his creative vision, making a lasting difference in the lives of the children we serve.
Ryan's creative leadership is vital in ensuring that our events resonate with donors and stakeholders, generating the support needed to empower the next generation of leaders in our community.
Manager of Resource Development and Strategic Alliance
Kendra Allen, having recently joined the Boys & Girls Club of Philadelphia, comes with great experience working with children and youth. After graduating from Hobart and William Smith Colleges with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Economics, she entered the workforce as a case manager, providing housing and extensive case management to help facilitate the growth and success of Philadelphia’s homeless youth and their children. Kendra has loved working with children at a young age, coaching elementary school kids in their running club, assisting with middle school cross country, and more recently as a camp counselor at an all-boys summer camp.
Her work broadened her understanding of the world, and the challenges individuals are forced to face that hinder prosperity. She was able to see the integral role a child’s upbringing and environment have in their life. With this came a passion to provide the opportunities for children to flourish. Kendra is dedicated to using her education and experience to help transform the lives of Philadelphia’s youth through her work.
Manager of Youth and Family Services, Training, and Education
Caroline McDermott, a recent addition to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia, has a strong passion for social-emotional development and increasing mental health literacy in underserved communities. A 2024 graduate of Fordham University, Caroline earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Urban Studies with highest honors, and is currently pursuing her Master of Social Work at the University of Pennsylvania.
Caroline’s experience includes both individualized social work and broader community development. Through her volunteer work with the Center for Community Engaged Learning at Fordham University and her participation in youth outreach programs in public schools in the Bronx, she developed a particular interest in supporting at-risk youth. She later began an internship with Move This World, where she helped develop nationally recognized social-emotional learning curricula for schools and juvenile detention centers, with a specific focus on providing local teens with practical and accessible Social Emotional Learning skills.
With a strong background in case management and social-emotional learning, Caroline hopes to continue growing and expanding our Youth and Family Services programs across Philadelphia, providing mental health support and preventative tools to our Clubs.
Executive Vice President of Programs, and Facility Operations
Gerald Houck, a Boys & Girls Club Alumni, is an Executive Program Officer for Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia, with over 15 years of professional youth development experience. Jerry’s goal is to provide leadership and strategic direction to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia, which prides itself on being the premier youth development agency in Philadelphia. He believes in win-win situations and helping young people succeed. Experienced in staff development, program development and evaluation, facility management, community relations, and special events. Jerry has a particular interest in supporting underserved and at-risk populations. He enjoys developing his team members as they are the future of the Boys & Girls Club Movement. Jerry earned a B.S. in Sports & Recreation Management from Temple University and has been working with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia for over 14 years.
Executive Vice President of Programs, Partnerships, and Development
Libby Lescalleet, with over 20 years of youth development experience and 17 with Boys & Girls Club, is a dedicated advocate for the personal growth and development of young people. Over her tenure with Boys & Girls Club, she has grown partnerships in underserved areas to ensure that youth who need us the most have access to quality youth development programming. These ventures have included summer-based programs serving migrant families, opening new doors in public housing communities for youth and their families, and offering training and technical assistance to Clubs in Indian Country. She is dedicated to the professional development of staff on both the national and local levels, and has served as a National Training Associate for Boys & Girls Clubs of America and a conference adviser to Regional Keystone events.
As a graduate of LaSalle University, service to the community has also been a focal point for Libby. Prior to working with the Boys & Girls Club, she facilitated summer and environmental education programs for youth from the Boston Area, started enrichment camp-based programs on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota, and took part in cross-cultural programs for youth and teens in Chile.
Through dedicated service to youth and their success, she has been honored within the communities she serves with the Crime Prevention and Livability Award, Rose CDC Community Leader Award, and the Portland Police Community Police Problem Solving Award.
Executive Vice President of Programs, Athletics, and Teen Advancement
Shakir Johnson, a Boys and Girls Club Alumni and our Executive Vice President of Programs, Athletics, and Teen advancement, is passionate about sports and teen programming. After his high-level basketball playing career was cut short due to injuries, Shakir returned to the Club that supported him during his teen years, to educate Philadelphia’s youth in what it takes to get to and play at the next level. A graduate of Pierce College, Shakir has a passion for helping club teens develop the physical and mental stamina needed to prepare for higher education and/or the workforce. Over the last eight years, Shakir has taken on a number of roles within the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia.
His leadership transformed the lives of our kids and families, ensuring that they have access to hot meals, transformational programming, and caring adults. In his role as the Unit Director of the Shane Victorino Club, Shakir’s recruitment and outreach efforts, increased membership by 300 Percent, with over 1,000 members enrolled in each of the last four years, making the Shane Victorino Club the first in the organization to engage more than 1,000 members annually. As the Vice President of Programs and Athletics, Shakir is dedicated to enhancing athletic programs throughout the organization, increasing teen membership, and developing leadership and mentoring opportunities for teens throughout Philadelphia.
Executive Vice President of Youth & Family Services and Data Administration
Mare Shipton has over 18 years of youth development experience with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia, finding her passion for the movement as a college student. During her tenure with BGCP, Mare has led numerous program areas, including Arts & Culture, Project Learn, and many facets of youth and family service, always striving to meet youth where they are and continuously advocating
Over the last 10 years, Mare played an instrumental role in expanding and supporting the organization’s Out of School Time programming from six to nine clubs, ensuring that we reach more of the youth who need us the most. Most recently, she has helped design and implement D.E.F.Y. Club, a digital Club experience for youth to access critical programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a liaison between families and vital human services, Mare is strategic in ensuring youth reach their full potential while gaining access to necessary programs. Mare earned a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies from Ellis College, with a concentration in Behavioral Science, Social Science, and Math/Physics.