Our Board

Meet Our Board

Our Board of Directors is comprised of eight professionals, bringing a broad range of skills and experience to the organization, including legal, research, human resources, accounting, IT, and development. They are committed to expanding Board membership, adding members who have skills and experience that would add to the strength and diversity of the Board and that would extend our contacts in the community.

  • Karen Shaines

    Board Chair

    Karen Shaines is a retired information professional with a background in communications and editing, who has worked across departments at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank. Prior to joining the Board, she served as volunteer coordinator for CareerCatchers. She has
    been a Board member since  2019.

    “I joined the Board because I want to contribute to this organization, which does invaluable work for our community.”

  • Donna Boxer

    Treasurer

    Donna Boxer is now retired; she formerly served as the finance officer for several public sector organizations and she is a Maryland CPA (inactive). She is currently on the Board of two other organizations: Scotland Community Development, Inc (SCDI), the community organization at Scotland Townhomes, a low and moderate income community; and Housing Opportunities Community Partners (HOCP), which supports programs for  residents of the County housing programs.

    "I joined because I wanted to be part of an organization that has developed a career coaching system that has transformed the lives of the people that it serves."

  • Chase Engel

    Secretary

    Chase Engel is a seasoned HR professional with secondary expertise in quality management and business process management. As a former member of the armed forces, he has extensive connections with military organizations.

    “I joined CareerCatchers because I want to give back to society. I’m committed to the level of investment the organization has in expanding the personal and professional development of our local community.”

  • Jane Kerschner

    Jane Kerschner is an educator, facilitator, and coach focusing on retirement and aging. She is affiliated with Newfield Network as a program coach, a member of the International Coach Federation, a National Board of Certified Health Coach, the Lead Wise Aging Facilitator at Temple Micah, a member of the of the Chautauqua Property Association Executive Board and the Board Chair of CareerCatchers.

    " I joined the board because CareerCatchers invests the time and care in people to make real and lasting change in their lives. After 10 years of serving citizens of Montgomery County, CC is sharing its winning formula with other agencies in the County and beyond."

  • Carol O'Connell

    Executive with writing, management, and analytical experience across the federal government at senior levels. Expertise in leading, mentoring, teaching, and executive communication.

    "I am convinced that the vital work of CareerCatchers is our best model for the future."

  • Carlene Goodman

    Carlene Goodman is in training to become one a Registered Behavior Therapist at Behavior Framework to work with autistic children.  She has three children from elementary to college.  As a former client of CareerCatchers and now a Board Member, she knows how CareerCatchers makes a difference in people’s lives.

  • Ruth retired from a career working for nonprofits on the local, regional and national level in a wide range of issues. Her career included serving as an Executive Director, a  Development Director, an organizer and a grant maker. She has been a volunteer with CareerCatchers since 2018, joined the Fundraising Committee in 2024 and the Board of Directors in 2026.

  • Zoila Gonzalez is a technology executive and entrepreneur with more than 18 years of experience leading digital transformation, data analytics, and AI initiatives across healthcare, government, and private organizations in the U.S. and Latin America. She holds an MBA from Johns Hopkins University and is passionate about using technology to create opportunities, improve workforce development, and help organizations grow through innovation. Zoila is honored to serve on the CareerCatchers Board and support its mission of empowering job seekers.

  • Emeritus Board Members

    Ronnie Haber
    Mier Wolf
    Sara Mazie
    Ivana McNeill