Our Board

Jonny Torres

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Jonny graduated from Villanova School of Business and currently works in data and analytics at ESPN. Jonny is eager to contribute to the Time to Compete team and community by embracing the values of unity, perseverance, and vulnerability.

Chris Romano

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Chris has served on the Board of Time to Compete since 2024, focusing on his role within the Finance Committee to coordinate fundraising efforts and financial partnerships. Chris lives and works in Downtown Portland, selling and leasing commercial real estate for The Boulos Company. He brings strong relationships with the local business community and a knack for complex problem solving. Chris is deeply excited to further Gib’s legacy and the mission of Time to Compete.

Parker Harnett

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I am a student at Williams College studying biology and Spanish on the premed track. Outside of school, I play on the women’s soccer team and teach science to second graders! Time to Compete is a mantra that I choose to live by each and every day, and I am honored to play a role in the growth of this incredible organization.

Max Allen

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Max is a Seattle-based professional with strong experience in data and analytics consulting. With a background in sales, marketing, and impactful data projects in healthcare, he brings diverse expertise. Max is poised to contribute strategic insights and a data-driven mindset as a valuable board member for Time to Compete.

Izzy Gillis

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Izzy Gillis graduated with a B.S. in Marketing from the University of Connecticut, School of Business. She now works in fashion in NYC. She has had life-long passion for philanthropy and is ready to fuel Time to Compete’s mission to support cancer patient advocacy. She will be working with the Events Committee to bring community together.

Deanna Harnett

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Deanna has spent her entire career in the financial arena. Working for public, private and NFP entities for her first thirty years she gained financial reporting, operational and senior management experience. She is currently an Associate Vice President with Morgan Stanley where she brings an immense talent to develop and simplify procedures and find innovative solutions to complex problems. She is excited to bring this energy to Time to Compete.

Matt Clinton

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Matt graduated from University of Denver in 2021 with a degree in Business Analytics. He is currently a consultant who is working in the Government & Public Services sector of Deloitte. His projects have centered around large-scale system implementations, and he has gained valuable experience in managing the software development lifecycle, dashboard reporting, and solving complex problems. Matt hopes to use his data analytics and client management experience to drive informed decisions at Time to Compete.

Amber McDonald

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A Maine native, Amber is deeply devoted to serving local businesses and communities. With a background in marketing and a strong commitment to ethical practices, she co-founded Local Image, a rapidly expanding full-service digital marketing agency dedicated to prioritizing the needs of small businesses. Balancing her time between Charleston, SC, and Portland, ME, Amber finds solace by the ocean while cherishing moments with her loved ones.

Alek Medenica

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Hello! My name is Alek, I am a seasoned Multimedia and Graphic Designer with over 8 years of experience. Born in Belgrade, Serbia, I honed my skills through diverse experiences, including attending Yarmouth High School in Maine with Gibson and playing Division 2 College Basketball in Alabama for four years. Now based in Chicago, IL at New Home Star, I lead the creation of marketing materials for 30+ estate campaigns monthly, utilizing my expertise in design applications to bring brands to life.

Kendall Harnett

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I am a proud father and teacher who is struggling to understand the devastation and reverberations of losing a child to cancer. I am gratefully buoyed by the unity of this amazing board and our mission.

Henry Coolidge

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Henry is a driven individual, holding a degree in Psychology from Syracuse University. With a background in soccer coaching and customer experience, Henry excels in nurturing team success and delivering a high-quality product. His strong communication skills and keen attention to detail, position Henry to be a valuable addition to Time to Compete.