Michael F. Pierce
President / Co- Founder mfpierce@piercefxfoundation.org
Michael is the proud father to Graham and Reid Pierce, both diagnosed with Fragile X Syndrome. He serves as President /Co-Founder of the family foundation. As a lifelong Medford resident, Michael earned a BS in Finance and MBA from Bentley University. He now lives in Winchester is a Vice President at Fidelity Investments in Boston as well as the co-owner of Pierce Properties Real Estate. He is also a Board member at the FRAXA Research Foundation located in Newburyport. Along with his wife, Kathan, they are now dedicated to finding a cure for Fragile X.
Kathan B. Pierce
Chief Financial Officer / Co- Founder
kpierce@piercefxfoundation.org
Kathan is the proud mother to her sweet boys, Graham and Reid. She serves as Chief Financial Officer / Co-Founder of the family foundation. She holds a BS in Business Administration from Villanova University and MBA/MS in Accounting from Boston College. Originally from Nashua, NH and long time resident of Medford she now calls Winchester her home. Kathan has held previous senior positions at Fidelity Investments and Liberty Mutual Insurance while recently staying home full-time to care for Graham and Reid.
Christine M. Pierce
cpierce@piercefxfoundation.org
Christine is sister to co-founder Michael, Auntie to Graham and Reid, and Godmother to sweet Graham. As a lifelong Medford resident she is so honored and happy to be asked to join this amazing family foundation. She has a degree from Quinnipiac University and has been a Social Worker with the Department of Children and Families for the past 16 years servicing at-risk children and families of the Commonwealth. She is committed to charge forward to educate, raise awareness and funds to assist in finding a cure that will give these sweet boys the life that they deserve.
Jessica Vacanti
jvacanti@piercefxfoundation.org
Jessica and Kathan are lifelong friends growing up in Nashua, NH. She is the proud Godmother of sweet, lovable Reid. Jessica has a BA in Communication from the University of New Hampshire. She is a Vice President at North American Management Corporation in Boston. She, her husband, and two children reside in Wakefield. She looks forward to Graham, Reid and her children to be best of friends just like their moms.
James "Bud" W. Pierce, Jr.
Chairman of the Board
bpierce@piercefxfoundation.org
Bud is a lifelong Medford resident and the father of Michael Pierce and beloved "Papa" to Graham and Reid. Bud brings a wealth of relationships and experience to the board. He served his country in the United States Air Force; worked 33 years at the MBTA; owned and operated two successful restaurants, and was a past Commodore of the Medford Boat Club. He serves as the Chairman of the Board of the family foundation.
John Doherty -Honorary Board Member
jdoherty@piercefxfoundation.org
John was very proud to be the father of Kathan, and the "Poppa" of Graham and Reid. John earned a BA from University of New Hampshire and a Master's of Education from Antioch College. John worked as an industrial engineer at the Nashua Corporation until becoming a self-employed management consultant, specializing in cost and efficiency improvements of many Fortune 100/500 companies. John completed his career by returning to the field of public education, spending ten years as a school principal. In November 2016, John passed away after a 6-year battle with pancreatic. He was integral in making this foundation a success and will continue to be part of our ongoing mission.