About

Volunteers established the Friends of Needham High School Soccer (FONHSS) in 2022 to enhance the soccer experience for NHS soccer players and their families. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the FONHSS raises funds and works with NHS administrators, coaches, Needham Soccer, NHS players and families, and the Needham community to accomplish this mission.

2024-25 BOARD

Damien Newman: President, admin@fonhss.orgpresident@fonhss.org

Kristen Carr: Director, Fundraising Committee Member

Kathryn Chiappinelli: Director, Finance and Fundraising Committee Member

Jennifer Edwards: Director, Fundraising Committee Member

Alyson Goodrow: Vice President, Communications Committee Chair

Lori Horvat: Director, Fundraising Committee Chair

Rebecca Levine: Director, Fundraising Committee Member

Dave Linde: Director, Communications Committee Member

Seema MeloniFormer President, Treasurer and Communication Committee Member

Lee Popper: Director, Fundraising Committee Member

Gabriela Spear: Secretary

2023-24 BOARD

Damien Newman: President, admin@fonhss.orgpresident@fonhss.org

Frank Brayer: Assistant Treasurer

Kathryn Chiappinelli: Director, Finance and Fundraising Committee Member

Lee Cohen: Treasurer

Jennifer Edwards: Director, Fundraising Committee Member

Alyson Goodrow: Vice President, Communications Committee Chair

Lori Horvat: Director, Fundraising Committee Chair

Rebecca Levine: Director, Fundraising Committee Member

Seema MeloniFormer President and Director, seema.meloni@fonhss.org

Lee Popper: Director, Fundraising Committee Member

Gabriela Spear: Secretary