Maureen Prout Alvidrez
Maureen Alvidrez is Managing Director of Sobel Bixel: Consulting for Nonprofits. Maureen is Lead Grant Writer & Strategist for Mercer Street Friends.
Team Category: Senior Leadership Team
Vicki Bixel
Vicki Bixel is CEO of Sobel Bixel: Consulting for Nonprofits and has partnered with Mercer Street Friends since 2017, overseeing Development and Communications. https://www.sobelbixel.com/
Xiumei Chen
Xiumei Chen, Director of Finance, manages accounting, financial reporting, and financial analysis. She joined Mercer Street Friends in February 2023. Xiumei has rich experience in virtually all aspects of finance and accounting management, including financial reporting, budgeting, financial modeling and analysis, internal controls, cash management, internal and external reporting, government …
Bernadette Trapp
Bernadette Trapp joined the Mercer Street Friends team in July of 2021. Bernadette oversees the Community School partnerships in Trenton, ensuring staff works collaboratively with the principals to connect schools, students’ families, and community within the greater Trenton area. The connections can be for physical and mental health, basic life …
Lisa Banks
Lisa Banks has been with Mercer Street Friends since 2006. For the children and parents, alike, Lisa ensures that the Preschool is a safe, caring, and comfortable environment. She is responsible for staffing the Preschool with qualified, certified staff, placing children in classrooms and complying with Trenton Board of Education …
Karen Hoppock
Karen Hoppock, MSW, LCSW is a Master’s Degree awarded social worker with a concentration in group work and is certified in implementation of the Bavolek Family Nurturing curriculum in individual, family and group settings. She is certified in Pennsylvania and New Jersey as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker; the highest …
James “Butter” Allen
James “Butter” Allen initially joined Mercer Street Friends as a member of the Board of Trustees and served on the Board for nine years. In 2019, Butter resigned to assist Mercer Street Friends Food Bank with programs such as Send Hunger Packing and CSFP (Commodity Supplemental Food Program). In March …
Courtney Matlock
Courtney Matlock joined Mercer Street Friends in August 2022. In her role as Chief Development and Marketing Officer, she leads the execution of the organization’s fundraising and communications strategies, successfully growing support and overseeing both internal and external communications. Prior to joining Mercer Street Friends, Courtney served as Senior Director …
David Zboray
Starting in 2000, Dave Zboray currently oversees operations at Mercer Street Friends which includes finance, buildings, and computer systems. Dave finds joy in supporting the people at Mercer Street Friends who are doing good things for other people in the community. Before his time with Mercer Street Friends, Dave owned …
Bernie Flynn
Bernie Flynn joined Mercer Street Friends as a full-time volunteer Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in February, 2020 – right before the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in the United States. He was drawn to the organization because of its leadership role in the Trenton Community School Initiative and quickly learned about …
