STAFF
REBECCA SNYDER FAWCETT
Founder & President
Becky Fawcett is a mother. She adopted her daughter Jane in 2005 and her daughter Brooke in 2009. She founded Helpusadopt.org in 2007 in her NYC apartment and has grown it into a national multi million dollar adoption grant program. A fierce advocate for change within the adoption community and beyond, she fights for family, equality and inclusion every day of her life. She lives in NYC with her family.
NASHA FOSTER
Vice President, Communication and Events
Prior to joining Helpusadopt.org, Nasha was the Events Manager for Community Action Program Legal Services, Inc. (CAPLAW), a nonprofit that provides legal resources and trainings to Community Action Agencies nationwide. She spent the early part of her career working in television and film production, shifting focus to event production after volunteering with the nonprofit Connections for Children in Southern California. Nasha has extensive experience in event management, communications, and customer service. She received her degree in Communications Media from Fitchburg State University in her home state of Massachusetts. Because of her nonprofit work, her decade as a babysitter, and her own family history, Nasha strongly believes that love makes a family. She is proud to spread that message and help build families through adoption as part of the Helpusadopt.org team.
ERIN MCMURTREY
Vice President, Finance and Programming
Having spent the past two years working in the fertility industry at Cryos International, the largest sperm bank in the world, Erin has an intimate understanding of the difficulties that can arise when building one's family. At Cryos, she headed the Marketing and Client Services departments in the United States; establishing the company's reputation as one that truly cares. Erin attended Haverford College, a school known for instilling a sense of social justice in its graduates. She is grateful to be able to work with an organization that will continue to allow her to help people through such a difficult and exciting time in their lives.
BLAMO JAUREY
Manager of Individual Giving
Blamo joins us with over 15 years of experience as a non-profit administrator with expertise in leading fundraising and development office operations, building strategic partnerships, and managing special events. Prior to joining Helpusadopt.org, Blamo served as Director of Development at Auburn Theological Seminary, a leadership institute that equips leaders of faith to build communities, bridge divides, pursue justice, and heal the world. She is an advocate for underserved communities and believes that philanthropy should be used as a catalyst to create positive social change. Blamo is personally inspired by the mission of Helpusadopt.org; she spent many years supporting her mother to facilitate adoption through foster care of her niece to make sure she had a permanent home. Blamo holds a BA in English Language Arts from Hunter College and resides in Queens, NY with her pre-teen son Blake and her 4-year-old rascal pup RussL.
JESSY CRIST
Development Assistant
Jessy Crist is a Development Professional based in Brooklyn, NY. She began working in arts administration as a Community Engagement Specialist for TheDynamiteExperience in 2020, working to meet various communities needs in arts education outreach. Jessy has worked as an early education teacher and caregiver for 6 + years in private and public schools, and feels passionately about addressing inequalities in child welfare through structural change. She is thrilled to be joining Helpusadopt as a Development Assistant, to further her knowledge in nonprofit administration and fundraising. In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering for various food justice initiatives throughout the tristate area.
KRISTAL SAPOLSKY
Executive Assistant
In her previous work environment at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy, Kristal has had first hand experience working with a non-profit that has a direct impact on children's futures. Both in her roles as assistant to the registrar and then executive to Debbie Allen, she developed the skills necessary to provide high level support to busy executives managing large and important causes. With a focus on process improvement and generating ideas, Kristal has maintained a reputation for leaving each position better than she found it. When she is not supporting the incredible work at Helpusadopt.org, Kristal co-runs a comic book publishing company with her husband and business partner.
VALERIA PEREZ
Community Relations Coordinator
Before taking on her role at Helpusadopt.org, Val began her career in the nonprofit healthcare space in one of New Jersey’s largest hospitals, where she developed a deep commitment to supporting families facing systemic barriers to care. As a first-generation Colombian-American from an immigrant family, she brings a personal understanding of the challenges hardworking families face when building their futures. At Helpusadopt.org, she’s excited to combine her love for children with her commitment to empowering families of all walks of life. Beyond her professional work, Val’s passion for Flamenco dance comes to life in NYC, where she dedicates herself to both perfecting her craft and teaching young children, nurturing their creativity and confidence. Known for her empathetic approach, uplifting spirit, and ability to take on any challenge with heart, Val is proud to be part of the mission at Helpusadopt.org and to help build brighter futures for families.