Michael F. Pierce
President / Co- Founder mfpierce@piercefxfoundation.org
Michael is the proud father to Graham and Reid Pierce, both diagnosed with Fragile X Syndrome. He serves as President /Co-Founder of the family foundation. As a lifelong Medford resident, Michael earned a BS in Finance and MBA from Bentley University. He now lives in Winchester and is a Vice President at Fidelity Investments in Boston and Owner of Mystic Properties Real Estate. Along with his wife, Kathan, they are now dedicated to finding a cure for Fragile X Syndrome.
Kathan B. Pierce
Chief Financial Officer / Co- Founder
kpierce@piercefxfoundation.org
Kathan is the proud mother to her sweet boys, Graham and Reid. She serves as Chief Financial Officer / Co-Founder of the family foundation. She holds a BS in Business Administration from Villanova University and MBA/MS in Accounting from Boston College. Originally from Nashua, NH and long time resident of Medford she now calls Winchester her home. Kathan has held previous senior positions at Fidelity Investments and Liberty Mutual Insurance while recently staying home full-time to care for Graham and Reid.
Christine M. Pierce
Board Member
cpierce13@hotmail.com
Christine is sister to co-founder Michael, Auntie to Graham and Reid, and Godmother to sweet Graham. As a lifelong Medford resident she is so honored and happy to be asked to join this amazing family foundation. She has a degree from Quinnipiac University and has been a Social Worker with the Department of Children and Families for the past 25 years servicing at-risk children and families of the Commonwealth. She is committed to charge forward to educate, raise awareness and funds to assist in finding a cure that will give these sweet boys the life that they deserve.
Cella Luchetti
Board Member
cellaluchetti@gmail.com
Cella Luchetti has been a part of the Pierce family since 2024, when she began caring for Graham and Reid and has a front-row seat to the boys’ lives as they grow and learn. A longtime resident of Winchester, Cella graduated from Winchester High School in 2019 and Babson College in 2023. She is also Real Estate Agent at The Agency. Spending every day with Graham and Reid has given her a unique understanding of their personalities, strengths, challenges, and the incredible joy they bring to the people around them. She is honored to serve as a board member while helping create a brighter future for Graham, Reid, and all individuals and families affected by Fragile X.
James "Bud" W. Pierce, Jr.
Chairman of the Board
bpierce@piercefxfoundation.org
Bud is a lifelong Medford resident and the father of Michael Pierce and beloved "Papa" to Graham and Reid. Bud brings a wealth of relationships and experience to the board. He served his country in the United States Air Force; worked 33 years at the MBTA; owned and operated two successful restaurants, and was a past Commodore of the Medford Boat Club. He serves as the Chairman of the Board of the family foundation.
John Doherty -Honorary Board Member
jdoherty@piercefxfoundation.org
John was very proud to be the father of Kathan, and the "Poppa" of Graham and Reid. John earned a BA from University of New Hampshire and a Master's of Education from Antioch College. John worked as an industrial engineer at the Nashua Corporation until becoming a self-employed management consultant, specializing in cost and efficiency improvements of many Fortune 100/500 companies. John completed his career by returning to the field of public education, spending ten years as a school principal. In November 2016, John passed away after a 6-year battle with pancreatic. He was integral in making this foundation a success.