Meet the Staff
Updated: July 15, 2010See a complete staff list on our Philadelphia site here.
Debra Maxfield, Boston Executive Director, Shoe Size 8.5
Debra joined Back on My Feet Boston in July 2010.
Prior, she spent four years developing the John Hancock Financial Services sponsorships of the Boston Red Sox, the Boston Marathon and a number of additional properties and related programs, Debra joins the Back on My Feet team as the chapter’s Executive Director. She has logged many a mile along the Boston Marathon course on foot, as well as many a frequent flyer mile in air while visiting athletes and running major events around the globe. Debra continues to be impressed by the industry and individuals, and brings her passion, expertise and inquisitive nature to work at BOMF.
She received her Bachelor of Arts from Hamilton College, Clinton, New York; and her Masters in Business Administration from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
To contact Debra Maxfield, Boston Chapter Executive Director, please e-mail at debra@backonmyfeet.org or call 617.794.7104.
Victor Acosta, Boston Program Director, Shoe Size 10.5
Vic is a slow but tenacious runner who loves working with his community and when he heard about Back on My Feet found his calling. Founder of Dreamfar Training, one of Boston's premier training organizations geared towards community service, and having worked in area non-profits for over fourteen years Vic has also completed over twenty five marathons and is an Ironman athlete; all of which have guided him to BOMF.
Prior to coming to BOMF Vic worked at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, the Arthritis Foundation, and United Way in various development and management positions and also served as an engineering manager in aerospace and semiconductor industries. He is a USA Triathlon certified coach and 12-year veteran marathon coach.
"I feel like everything I've loved and done has prepared me to give BOMF my best. Running changes lives and BOMF takes that to a level that puts people on the road to realize dignity, strength, and fulfillment of promise. And I promise to give it my all."
The native of New York City, NY is a graduate of Manhattan College.
To contact Vic Acosta, Boston Chapter Program Director, please e-mail at vic@backonmyfeet.org or call 215.847.0548.
Bridget Horne, Boston Director of Corporate Communications and Special Events, Shoe Size 7
Bridget first became entrenched in the Back on My Feet culture in her native Philadelphia as a member of Team Ridge. Since moving to the Boston area in 2010, she has become a full time BOMF staff member as the Boston Director of Corporate Communications and Special Events. Bridget manages the logistical coordination of all Back on My Feet Events in Boston and supports the Vice President of Corporate Communications and Special Events for all major national events.
Bridget loves running, and has found her Back on My Feet community to be an ever-growing presence and passion in her life.
Prior to joining Back on My Feet, she was an Associate Editor for a public relations firm in Philadelphia. Bridget is a 2007 graduate of Loyola University, Baltimore.
To contact Bridget Horne, Boston Chapter Director of Corporate Communications and Special Events, please e-mail at bridget@backonmyfeet.org or call 215.821.4773
