Davi has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Bay Path College and was part of the volleyball team during her tenure. She joined Nonotuck in July after almost 12 years as Senior Client Support Specialist at Checkwriters, Inc. She resides with her husband, Joseph. During her free time she enjoys hanging out with family and friends while doing various activities: cooking, baking, shopping, watching TV, and playing video/board games.
James “Jim” Donnelly has worked in the Human Service Field since 2016. He was inspired to enter the field by the numerous opportunities he saw to support people with disabilities, and was similarly attracted to Nonotuck by what he calls our innovative approach to shared living options for people with disabilities.
Outside of work, he enjoys working on creative writing projects, as well as cooking and spending time with family.
George has led the agency as its president and CEO since the fall of 1987. He brought to Nonotuck a firm and deep-rooted set of values that centered on his profound belief in family, community, life sharing and authentic relationships. Early in his tenure, and based on these values, George guided the agency’s path from congregate care [by closing 15 group homes and moving all 55 people it served] into the personalized service of shared living. His leadership has taken Nonotuck from a small western Massachusetts based organization to a large state-wide agency with 12 offices from Pittsfield to Hyannis while serving over 300 people in shared living and over 800 people in adult family care. George is nationally recognized as an innovator of value-based and personalized services to people with intellectually and/or physically disabled people. George has two children and lives in the small town of Williamsburg, Massachusetts.
Ryan was raised in Westfield and currently lives in Easthampton with his wife and son, Casey and Rickey. Ryan graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 2007 with a bachelor's in accounting and earned a Master's in accounting from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2019.Ryan has spent over several years as an accountant in various industries including audit, property management, and mutual fund accounting. He is an avid fan of the Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins, and Celtics. In his spare time, he enjoys golf, running, hiking, biking in addition to playing and listening to music.
With a deep-rooted connection to Human Services, Amalie "Amma" Sullivan-Joyce was inspired by her parents' careers in the field—her mother in Hospice and her father, a long-time caregiver at Nonotuck. Growing up, Amma was profoundly influenced by the compassion and dedication her parents exhibited, particularly by her father's 30-year shared living relationship with Ron, whom she affectionately calls "Uncle Ron."
This personal connection to Nonotuck's mission made her transition into the Human Services field a natural and heartfelt decision.
Amma's enthusiasm for her role at Nonotuck is matched by her diverse interests outside of work. She enjoys a variety of hobbies, including crocheting, drawing, painting, hiking, and spending time with her beloved pets—a bearded dragon, two cats, and a dog. Amma also has a passion for trying new foods and cooking, with Vietnamese fresh wraps and sushi being her top culinary favorites. When it comes to music, she appreciates all genres but has a particular fondness for alternative music.
Deborah Lawton
Accounts Payable Clerk
With Nonotuck since: 2012
Debbie joined the Nonotuck team – continuing her 15 years of support to the non-profit sector. She shares a home in Williamsburg with her partner, David, and son, Jonathan, as well as their two parakeets. In her free time, Debbie enjoys exploring genealogy, history, antiques and collectibles, and is an avid fan of Agatha Christie novels and the movies based on them.
Malika Ortiz-Palacios joined Nonotuck in 2024 as a Staff Accountant. Malika's journey into the Human Services field was inspired by a lifelong dream of helping and supporting others. This aspiration, combined with her expertise in accounting, allows her to find deep fulfillment in contributing to Nonotuck's mission.
Malika was drawn to Nonotuck by its commitment to providing support and resources to individuals with disabilities, a cause that resonated deeply with her. In search of a meaningful career, she found in Nonotuck the perfect place to merge her professional skills with her desire to make a positive impact. Outside of her professional life, Malika loves Asian cuisine, calm lo-fi music, and the adventures of nature activities like rope courses and climbing.
She draws inspiration from the quote, "Imperfect action is better than perfect inaction" by Harry S. Truman, which reflects her proactive and positive approach to life.
Drawn to Nonotuck by its mission statement, Mario feltaligned with the company’s values and is excited to be part of a team thatmakes a meaningful impact in the community. As a first-generation collegegraduate, Mario’s journey has been marked by hard work and determination, withone of his proudest moments being his acceptance into UMass, a milestone thatbrought immense joy to his family.
Outside of work, Mario enjoys taking peaceful walks in thepark near his home, where he takes time to appreciate the beauty of nature. Hisfavorite meal is a classic combination of rice and beans with steak, and heenjoys listening to music from Maverick City. Known for his positive attitudeand warm smile, Mario brings a happy and welcoming presence to the Nonotuckcommunity every day, eager to contribute to the organization’s mission whileembracing new experiences in Human Services.
Krista Spencer comes to Nonotuck eager to learn about finance in the human services field. She previously worked as a payroll administrator.
Outside of work, she enjoys volunteering at her church, Korean and Asian cuisine, reading, and tabletop board games with friends. She graduated with a Masters of Divinity in 2020 from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, and became a licensed minister with the Assemblies of God in 2019.
