The Community Caregivers Staff
Community Caregivers staff consists of 4.9 full-time employees. All of our employees are committed to our mission and truly enjoy working with our volunteers, clients, and Loaner's closet patrons. Altogether our staff has over 61 years of experience in their areas of responsibility.
Improving the quality of life for everyone we serve.
We are committed to:
- Compassion
- Respect
- Dedication
- Excellence
- Reliabilty
Cindee Alice Tanuma
Executive Director
Cindee has been with Caregivers since 2004, serving as Executive Director since 2006, during
which time the program has grown from a two-person office to an eight-person staff supporting
nearly 400 volunteers and 300 clients. “Working alongside our dedicated staff and volunteers to
assist others is a privilege and an honor,” she says. As a native New Englander, Cindee fell in
love with nonprofits as a teenager through her work with the UCC Churches mission trips and a
year of service with Up With People. She is a graduate of Goucher College where she studied
relational psychology and worked in an AIDS hospice house. After graduation, Cindee joined
Volunteer Maryland within AmeriCorps, developing a self-sustaining volunteer
program. Cindee, her husband, and their two children live on a Goffstown mini-homestead
where they enjoy growing Christmas trees, keeping bees, harvesting apples, and making maple syrup. Cindee
is known for her impeccable memory for names and love of cake.
Donna Kluk
Director of Site Services
Donna first volunteered with Community Caregivers in 2011, joining the staff a year later. In
those early years, she spent a good part of her day carrying equipment up and down flights of
stairs to the Loaner’s Closet, then located on a fourth floor. (“I miss those major workouts!” she
says.) Donna’s past work as a home health aide and her extensive experience with handling
durable medical equipment and donated supplies keeps the Loaner’s Closet humming along
with efficiency and good humor. As a survivor of breast cancer, Donna has a favorite
motivational quote, which sums up her personal mantra: “…Challenge accepted; challenge
achieved!” When she is not at work, Donna loves being Grandma Kiki, working on her sewing
and quilting, kickboxing, hiking, and tending to her cats and dog.
Tricia Adams
Transportation Coordinator
Tricia Adams joined Community Caregivers in 2022 in the newly created role of Transportation
Coordinator. A native New Englander and now a Derry resident, Tricia’s love of community
service started in high school when she founded an AIDS Awareness Committee and took part
in fundraising events throughout the region. Her work alongside dedicated healthcare
professionals introduced Tricia to the value of advocacy and personal support, especially for
seniors. “I am so grateful I had the chance early in my life to experience the feeling that goes
with helping people become more empowered and independent,” she says. Along with her
work, Tricia enjoys coaching her son’s Little League team and cheering her daughter on at Roller
Derby.
Sarah Copley
Operations Manager
Sarah Copley joined Community Caregivers in 2026, bringing 24 years of experience in leadership, operations, and accounting. Originally from WV, Sarah has a deep appreciation for the importance of community and lending a helping hand. Throughout her career, she has enjoyed building relationships, problem-solving, and building efficient processes that help teams succeed. She is excited to bring her experience to an organization that makes such a meaningful difference in the lives of others. “I’m grateful to be a part of this team.”
Outside of work, Sarah enjoys spending time with her daughter, friends, and dog, Remy, as well as practicing yoga and attending comedy shows. She values laughter and believes life’s simple joys are often the most meaningful.
Stephen Gibson
Grant Writer
Stephen Gibson joined Community Caregivers in 2026, bringing a background in professional writing, systems development, and mission driven communication. His work focuses on securing sustainable funding, strengthening organizational resilience, and translating the everyday impact of volunteers and staff into clear, compelling narratives for funders.
“What drew me here was the honesty of the mission,” he says. “Community Caregivers fills the gaps no one else is built to catch, and I’m grateful to help tell that story.”
Stephen lives in New Hampshire and is the proud parent of two adult daughters. Outside of work, he enjoys playing music and keeping up with his daughters’ latest adventures.
Kim McFarland
Community Services Coordinator
Kim joined Community Caregivers in 2025 with a background in nonprofit operations, volunteer management, and community development. Her career has long been shaped by a commitment to mission-driven work.
“Throughout my experience in nonprofits, I’m continually in awe of the generosity and time volunteers give. I feel grateful to be part of the Community Caregivers community and to work alongside such dedicated volunteers.”
She lives in the greater Seacoast area and is the proud parent of two young adult daughters. In her free time, Kim enjoys reading, running, listening to podcasts, and spending time with her family.
Denny O'Connor
Loaner's Closet Assistant
Denise “Denny” O’Connor began volunteering for Community Caregivers in 2011 following a long career in the hospitality industry. She was immediately inspired by a team of caring and compassionate people whose goal is to help others in need. She was excited to become an official member of the team in March of 2026 working as a Loaner’s Closet assistant. She currently resides in Londonderry along with her husband. She enjoys spending time with her 2 children and 3 grandchildren. She also loves to travel, read, take long walks, and hanging out with friends.