About
The Festival of Trees team includes a board of directors and committee members. This fun group is comprised of Braintree residents who have come together with a shared mission to enhance the lives of those living in our community.
Mission
The Festival of Trees for Braintree was established by Elizabeth Inglis in 2024 as the primary mechanism for businesses, foundations, and individual donors to invest in programs (including but not limited to schools, sports, neighborhoods, and personal emergency situations) to improve the lives of Braintree residents.
The fund is non-partisan and is designed to operate in a consistent manner, separate from the mayoral and town council administration.
Board of Directors
Elizabeth “Bizz” Inglis, Founder & Chair
Bizz and her husband, Rich, have lived in Braintree since 2008, where Rich grew up. She is a sonographer at South Shore Hospital and at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. In her free time, you can find Bizz on the sidelines cheering on their three kids or spending time with family and friends
Linda Adler, Vice-Chair
Linda and her family have lived in Braintree since 2011. She is a wife and the mom of two active boys. Her previous work experience includes advertising and social media marketing, and she’s putting those skills to good use with the festival.
Kelly Drew, Treasurer
Kelly and her husband, along with their two children, have lived in Braintree for 12 years. Prior to becoming a stay-at-home mom, she worked at Liberty Mutual and IBM in accounting. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, reading, cooking, and boating.
Karen Lane, Secretary
Karen has lived in Braintree for 16 years with her husband and two children. She was an elementary school teacher for 21 years and is now the Director of Religious Education for the Braintree Catholic Collaborative. She enjoys gardening, hiking, and reading in her spare time.
Committee Members
- Dick Inglis
- Lisa Inglis
- Marisa Moscaritolo
- Patty Nashawaty
- Jaye Nashawaty
- Lani Taormina