Our Staff

Lisa Guyon began her career in the for-profit sector in commercial real estate and the hospitality industry. In 2004, she co-founded Building Impact, an award-winning non-profit organization in Boston encouraging corporate citizenship in small and medium businesses. She went on to provide leadership at Housing Assistance Corporation in Hyannis. Before joining WE CAN, Lisa served as Director of Community Benefits and Grants Administration at Cape Cod Healthcare where she directed a system-wide community benefits program and managed relationships with community organizations and coalitions, task forces, public health providers and governmental agencies. Lisa currently serves as a board member of The Sampson Fund for Veterinary Care and the advisory council for the Community Development Partnership. Lisa has been recognized as a Social Innovator for her non-profit business ventures by the Social Innovation Forum in Cambridge, MA and was selected as a ‘40 under 40’ rising business leader by the Boston Business Journal and Cape & Plymouth Business Magazine. She is a Cape Cod native, graduating from Harwich High School and Wheaton College and currently lives in West Barnstable.

Daisy is an Ecuadorian American who was born in NY but grew up on Cape Cod. She graduated from Bridgewater State with a BA in Social Work, and AA in Human Services from Cape Cod Community College. She has dedicated her career advocating, empowering and providing therapeutic support to children & families in need in the community. She has experience working for nonprofit organizations and mental health agencies. Daisy is also fluent in Spanish and dedicated to serving diverse populations, ensuring that all voices are heard and have the opportunity to access services. In her free time, Daisy enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, traveling, working out and reading. Daisy is eager to make a positive impact in our team and continue to support members of the community.

Andreia Gurski coordinates appointments and assists the flow of the office to keep everything productive. She also supervises WE CAN’s reception volunteers. She is originally from Brazil, where she studied accounting. Andreia is fluent in Portuguese. Andreia enjoys boxing, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. She enjoys taking her son to soccer and basketball games. Andreia is certified in massage therapy and hairdressing. She has been providing services to the Cape Cod community for many years.

Kat Pannill joined WE CAN in April 2022 and was promoted to Senior Development Manager in January of 2024. She collaborates closely with the Executive Director to lead WE CAN’s fundraising initiatives and oversees all marketing and communications efforts. Originally from Connecticut, Kat spent summers camping at Nickerson State Park, fostering her deep connection to Cape Cod. She officially made the Cape her home after moving from Ithaca, NY, where she earned a B.S. from Cornell University and spent over five years working in fundraising and volunteer management. A dedicated community leader, Kat was recognized as a 2024 40 Under 40 honoree. She is deeply involved in the Cape Cod community, serving on the CCYP Summit Committee, volunteering as a Big Sister with Big Brothers Big Sisters, and was a member of the Cape Leadership Institute’s Class of 2023. When not at WE CAN, Kat’s happy place is a low-tide beach walk with her pup Pemberly. She can also be found hiking, reading, crafting, or spending quality time with friends and family.

Beth Bowman is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Drew University in Madison, New Jersey and her Master in Social Services from Bryn Mawr College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Beth has spent over twenty years as a social worker working with children and families. She has held numerous leadership positions; most notably, as Assistant Commissioner for Performance Management and Accountability at the NJ Department of Children and Families prior to her move to Cape Cod in 2015. ​ Beth has experience working with women in a variety of settings as they struggle through substance use or as they receive child welfare services or as they transition through other challenges in their lives. She approaches her work with empathy, respect and in a strengths-based and nonjudgmental manner. Beth moved to Cape Cod in 2015 with her family. She started her career on Cape Cod working at the Cape and Islands United Way as their Director of Community Impact. During her four years there, she managed the community engagement and grant-making processes for the organization. In 2020, she joined the team at WE CAN as their first Assistant Director, overseeing all programs and services. She lives in East Sandwich with her husband and son.​

Amanda De Oliveira collaborates closely with the Executive Director to advance the organization’s mission, with a primary focus on strategic planning, human resources, and finance. As a WE CAN staff member, she plays a vital role in shaping and executing the organization's long-term vision, ensuring operational efficiency across all departments. Fluent in Portuguese, Amanda brings a unique perspective that enhances inclusivity and communication within the team. With a background in residential real estate, Amanda is also a licensed real estate advisor. Her experience in the industry has strengthened her expertise in client relations, strategic planning, and financial management—skills that complement her current role. Beyond work, Amanda is an avid reader who enjoys both fiction and non-fiction. She finds balance through hiking, yoga, and snowboarding, and treasures time at home with her boyfriend and their beloved cats.

Kimberly grew up on Cape Cod and currently resides in West Barnstable. She spent eight years in California where she had a career in retail management while obtaining her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from California State University, Fullerton. After returning to the Cape, Kimberly went to school to receive her Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from Boston University. Throughout her education, she had the opportunity to work both within the school setting and in a mental health agency.

Priscilla is a licensed clinical social worker. She received her MSW from Boston College. She considers herself fortunate that she has worked in different settings throughout her career supporting families and children. She has worked in many private non profit settings and public schools. Her passion is supporting families and building community that help people thrive. When she is not working she spends her time in the outdoors. She is a certified forest therapy guide. Priscilla spends her free time in New Hampshire. She has lived in Brewster for over 30 years.

Sunny grew up on the Lower Cape and currently resides in Yarmouth with her two awesome kiddos. She spent over 15 years as a Realtor and Manager on Cape Cod with a background in coaching, marketing, and housing advocacy. Sunny is a social and racial justice advocate and has committed her time to multiple local organizations including Amplify POC, Housing Assistance Organization, and Bay to Sound Neighbors. Sunny thrives on bringing people together and making sure our community members have access to the resources they need. As an Amplify POC Board Member and active member of the local Realtor Association (CCIAOR), she has organized successful events that build a stronger and more diverse Cape Cod and brought awareness and access to important community resources to underserved community members. As an avid volunteer herself, she is well equipped to support WE CAN's robust volunteer program and will continue to build strategic community connections that will help to move WE CAN's mission forward. Sunny is a self proclaimed "sunset chaser" and can be found year-round at the Bayside beaches enjoying this special time. Her love of the beach and nature keep her active and endlessly exploring all of the beauty that the Cape offers. She loves to travel and is incredibly lucky to have built a deep connection with Jamaica which she considers her second home.

Tashane is a Jamaican national who completed her Bachelor's degree in Education, specializing in literacy. Before immigrating to Cape Cod in 2016, she worked as an educator. She then began her professional career on Cape Cod working in the hospitality industry, where she spent almost seven years. Tashane enjoys spending quality time with her young boy and girl twins. She is also a lover of traveling and interacting with new people.

Kait joined WE CAN as the Development Coordinator in the spring of 2024, bringing experience in social services and nonprofit work. Originally from a suburb outside of Boston, she spent several years on the opposite coast in Los Angeles before returning to Massachusetts. With a B.A. in Peace and Justice Studies and Communication from Saint Anselm College, Kait is passionate about community, empowerment, and building strong relationships. She loves getting out into the community, exploring through running—especially with her weekly run club—, starting her mornings with beach walks, and spending time with her loved ones. Grateful to be part of such an incredible organization and team, she is excited to be a part of WE CAN’s mission every day.

Cara joined WE CAN with a wealth of knowledge in human services as well as in small business. Cara has a master’s in forensic psychology and has worked with vulnerable populations through the Barnstable County District Attorney's Office. Prior to her work there, Cara owned her own small business for five years on Cape Cod. Her business, Cara’s Canine Club, began in 2017 as a dog sitting business and over the course of five years, expanded into a full service pet business offering all types of services including walking, grooming, feeding, sitting and overnight/vacation care. In January of 2022, after completing her masters degree and obtaining a full-time position, she closed her business to work in her chosen field of forensic psychology. Cara coordinates all of WE CAN's Business Support programs which include GROW, OWN IT! and our 1:1 Small Business Support appointments. Cara works with the volunteers and participants closely to ensure that all are supported throughout their time at WE CAN. She conducts outreach before and after the program to expand the diversity of our participants and facilitators as well as keep participants engaged with WE CAN, CDP and other local small business resources.

Marina Mendoza-Burris is from Sonora, Mexico. After graduating with a B.A. degree in Psychology from the University of Sonora, she worked as a Social Worker in Hermosillo, the capital of Sonora, Mexico. After moving to Boston for two years, Marina relocated to Cape Cod, where she taught Spanish language classes and currently operates an on-line retail business. Marina joined WE CAN in November 2017, to manage our Work Support and GROW programs. Marina was recently promoted to the new position of Program Manager of all one-to-one services at WE CAN. In this new role, Marina manages our legal, financial, work support, and business support one-to-one programs. ​ Marina lives in Brewster with her husband, 3 children, and dog ‘Lolly’. When not working, she spends her time attending her children’s’ basketball, baseball, gymnastics, and all the other things that Cape Cod offers to families.