Board of Directors

Paul hammersley - President

Paul Hammersley is a man in long-term recovery, as well as a husband and a father to 5 girls. He is a lifelong resident of Malden, MA. Paul’s first-hand knowledge of the barriers that people face when trying to recover, combined with his immense gratitude for those who never gave up on him during his years of active addiction, have served as inspiration for all he does.

Paul helped to found the nonprofit organization Malden Overcoming Addiction, where he serves as President and Chairman of the board. Paul is employed by the City of Malden as an Addiction Recover Resource Specialist where he has been the driving force behind Malden’s newest addiction assistance initiative, Malden Cares. Paul credits his strong advocacy work with local legislative leaders for the opening of a state-funded recovery center in Malden – the Bridge Recovery Center

In keeping with his passion for public service, Paul is very active with assisting individuals who are housed in local shelters sites and guests of the Malden Warming Center by helping them to access any treatment or resources they may need. Paul’s strong community connections combined with his passion for helping those with SUD have not only made him a valuable resource for individuals in Malden, his hard work and dedication have also been an inspiration for many others looking to join the fight.

Dawn Zanazzo - Board Member

Dawn Zanazzo serves as the Treasurer of Malden Overcoming Addiction. Dawn was introduced to Malden Overcoming Addiction when a family member was receiving support from the organization.  Impressed with the knowledge, attitudes, and commitment to their clients that her family member received from MOA, and combined with seeing the success MOA had with many of its clients, she dedicated her time, talent, and treasure to help the organization. Dawn believes that although she is not trained in the field of recovery, as a loved one of someone suffering from Substance Use Disorder, she brings a different and hopefully added value to the MOA Board.  For the past six years, Dawn has worked as a Tenant Relations Manager at Preotle, Lane & Associates in Malden, and is an event coordinator for her family-owned restaurant, The Establishment in Chelmsford.
 

Paul Bell - Board Member

Paul "PJ" Bell is a lifelong resident of Malden and in recovery. His lived experiences were a catalyst for becoming involved in Malden Overcoming Addiction in 2018. PJ credits the devotion of his wife & children along with the wisdom and memory of his Father for his continued sobriety. It is PJ's hope that as a recovery coach he is able to guide others overcome substance use disorder and continue outreach efforts to educate about the stigma associated with this disease. PJ is also an active member of Club 24 and shares his experiences by engaging in the recovery community through sponsoring and commitments.

Dana Brown - Vice President

Dana Brown has been a Board Member for Malden Overcoming Addiction for the last four years.  Dana also volunteers as a Coach with Malden Youth Basketball, at the Malden Warming Center, and is also active in his Church, the Forestdale Community Church.  Dana is passionate about helping others and believes that recovery programs are a vital source of support and hope in the community. 

Linda cochran - SEcretary

Linda is a recovery coach and committed to educating people about substance use disorder and ending the stigma associated with the disease of addiction. Linda became involved with MOA through volunteering at the Malden Warming Center, she enjoys volunteering for multiple organizations that serve those facing food insecurities, chronic homelessness and substance use disorder. Mrs. Cochran is VP of Operations at a fire life safety company in Wakefield, MA.

Dave Allan - Treasurer

Dave Allan started volunteering with MOA in 2022 and was elected as Treasurer and Board Member in
the fall of 2023. Dave brings 50 years of diverse financial experience and education to MOA. Dave is a
long time resident of Malden. His children and grandchildren all attended Malden Public Schools.
He is Assistant Treasurer at Northeast Metro Tech High School in Wakefield. Dave also volunteers with
Malden Babe Ruth Baseball and serves on the board of the Malden Warming Center. He is a former
board member of the Al Locke Youth Basketball League.

Karen Andrews - Board Member

Karen Andrews is the newest board member of MOA and has been an active member for several years. She has been the Community Outreach Specialist for Tufts Medicine Melrose Wakefield Healthcare for 15 years. Karen is involved in a number of other community projects including Wakefield United Prevention Coalition, the Melrose Health and Wellness Coalition, Healthy Families/MA Home Visiting, and the North Suburban Child & Family Resource Network. In alignment with the mission and vision of her work, Karen is committed to ensuring that the Recovery Community has the support, encouragement, and services needed.

Mindy Tam - Board Member

Mindy Tam is a Malden High School graduate and Malden resident. She enjoys volunteering with seniors, the youth, soup kitchens & food pantries in her local community. Mindy started as a volunteer with MOA in the summer of 2021. She is committed to educating others about substance use disorder and is very passionate about supporting and helping others. Mindy is an Executive Assistant at a healthcare fund in Cambridge.