Patrice Keegan

Interim Executive Director

For 35+ years Patrice Keegan has been building the capacity and effectiveness of nonprofits that improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities. Key roles have included Executive Director at Boston Cares; and, at Codman Square Health Center, Director of the CivicHealth Institute and Director of Administration and Finance. Patrice has served on numerous Boards including Points of Light, Friday Night Supper Program, Croma, Inc. and Fenway Community Health Center.

As an Interim Executive Director Patrice has worked with Boards, Staff and other stakeholders to fine-tune missions, improve systems, recalibrate programs and budgets, reveal opportunities and tackle seemingly intractable challenges. She is adept at revitalizing organizational cultures, and skilled at fostering conditions that bring to life Gandhi’s belief that “A sign of a good leader is not how many followers you have but how many leaders you create.”

Patrice has a Master in Public Administration degree from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government and a Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies cum laude from Harvard University. She is a longtime Dorchester resident and a proud native of New Jersey.

Kenzi Martin

Program Manager, Operations and Partnership Engagement

Kenzi Martin brings a wealth of experience and a passion for making an impact to The Midas Collaborative. With a background in Cultural Anthropology from the University of North Carolina at Asheville and ongoing studies for an MBA at Boston University, Kenzi is dedicated to addressing societal issues through innovative business practices. Her education has helped her develop a keen understanding of the interconnectedness of social, economic, and political systems within various cultural contexts. Her diverse background includes IT service in the US Navy and experience in Human Resources. Outside of work, Kenzi enjoys volunteering, painting, and baking. Kenzi’s dedication to social impact, coupled with her strategic mindset and collaborative approach, make her an invaluable asset to our team.

Carolyn Brandes

Deputy Director

Carolyn Brandes has a deep passion for helping people turn their dreams into reality. Carolyn graduated from Stanford University and received her MA from Carnegie-Mellon and her JD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. For many years she owned a family law and mediation business and served in several leadership roles in her community. Carolyn is the former Business Development lead at the State Bar of Wisconsin, AED of Just Dane, COO of the Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition, and COO of FirstGen Ahead. After many years as a Girl Scout leader, Carolyn now enjoys mentoring young adults in their first years of career development.

Petroy Thompson

Asset Development Program Manager

Petroy Thompson is a Bridgewater State University Alumni with a Bachelor's degree in Business Management. During his time at Bridgewater, he discovered a passion for advocating for Financial Literacy to support at-risk populations. While still an undergraduate, Petroy served as an intern to The Midas Collaborative and an intern to the Finance Department at Bridgewater and served on the advisory committee for Financial Literacy at Bridgewater Center for Economic Education. Upon graduating, Petroy served as a Relationship Banker for Bank of America; now, he is excited to continue the work of advancing the financial security of low-and-moderate-income residents across Massachusetts as a Program Associate for Midas.