Meet the Board

Lynne Abbott, Founder 

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Lynne, a graduate of Norwood High School and the University of Massachusetts Amherst (Class of 1994), is married to David Abbott and a dedicated mother of two adult daughters. She has been a lifelong advocate for children and families. With a strong background in early childhood education, Lynne spent many years as a full-time preschool teacher and currently works part-time at the Daniel Feeney Preschool in Walpole, MA.

Inspired by her love of the beach and the restorative power of nature, Lynne founded Salt Water Initiative to help families experience rest and renewal at her favorite place – the beach. Her mission is to ensure that every family, regardless of their background, can take a break and find joy in a peaceful, coastal environment.

In addition to her work with Salt Water Initiative, Lynne serves on the board of Confikids, another nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and families. Through her experience and passion for community service, Lynne continues to provide opportunities for families to unwind, reconnect, and recharge.

Sarah Krueger, President

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Sarah is a seasoned Technical Portfolio Delivery Manager at Bank of America, with an impressive career spanning over 20 years. A proud graduate of Boston College, she has a wealth of experience in achieving positive results from complex problems.
Beyond her professional life, Sarah is dedicated to her role as the President of the non-profit, Salt Water Initiative, showcasing her commitment to her community and serving low income families of children with Autism. She balances her career with family life, happily raising two active boys in Walpole Massachusetts, Logan (13) and Lucas (10), alongside her husband, Mike Krueger. When she’s not managing portfolios or dedicating time to SWI, you can find her cheering on her boys at the hockey rink or lost in the pages of a good book.
Christy Goodrich, Vice President

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Christy lives in Walpole where she raised her two sons who are now adults. She completed her undergraduate degree at Georgetown University and has a master’s degree from University of Massachusetts Boston. She has dedicated her career to fundraising at non-profit human services organizations in the Greater Boston area. Her work is driven by a deep commitment to supporting children and families in need.
Christy joined the Salt Water Initiative Board to advance the mission and help families caring for a child with autism create special and lasting memories together. She remembers many wonderful times spent on Cape Cod when her children were young and hopes to provide similar opportunities for other families.
Diane Camozzi, Treasurer

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Diane grew up in Needham, Massachusetts, where she now lives with her husband of 23 years and their three teenagers: Christopher (19), Annie (17), and Sophia (14). She earned her undergraduate degree from Boston College and completed her Master’s in Intensive Special Education in her mid-twenties at Fitchburg State University.

With 27 years of teaching experience, Diane spent fifteen years at The Education Cooperative at Norwood High School before transitioning to Wayland High School. At Wayland, she established a specialized program from the ground up, working with students diagnosed with Autism, Learning Disabilities, Communication Disorders, and Down Syndrome. Diane is a dedicated, enthusiastic, and caring advocate for her students, their families, and her colleagues. She partners with the Best Buddies Organization to create resources and foster inclusive opportunities for her students at Wayland High School and in neighboring communities.

Diane joined the Salt Water Initiative Board to support its mission of helping families with a child with autism create meaningful and lasting memories. Having cherished many summers with her family in East Dennis on Cape Cod, Diane deeply values those special moments and believes providing similar opportunities for other families to experience and enjoy is essential.
Sarah Quinn, Secretary

Sarah lives in Norwood with her three college aged children. A graduate of Boston College and Emerson College, she has been a speech language pathologist for almost 30 years. She has worked at Boston Children’s Hospital, local private practices and local school districts, specializing in pediatric autism spectrum disorders.  Sarah is currently a special education administrator in the Newton Public Schools. 

 

Outside of work Sarah keeps busy volunteering in her community, reading and spending time with dear friends.  Like Lynne she grew up going to the Cape each summer and has continued that tradition with her own family.  Sarah continues to seek the salt air in times of stress and wants to help other families experience the magic of the ocean.

 

Rebecca Surprenant, Director of Social Media

 

Rebecca grew up in New Jersey and graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst. She is the mother of four and resides in Fairhaven, Massachusetts with her husband and children. Rebecca was a middle school English teacher but left teaching to raise her children. She now spends her time volunteering for a number of organizations including Damien’s Pantry, Fairhaven High School PTO, Mass Saints AAU Basketball, Big Brother Big Sister, and the Rotch Jones Duff House. Rebecca also fills her free time with friends, travel, the beach, reading, yoga, and dance.

 

Rebecca volunteers with Salt Water Initiative because she knows the value of family time and how refreshing and meaningful getting away and being near the ocean can be. She wants every family to be able to experience that magic.