We guide so you can give

Who We Are

The Plain Jaine Foundation is a boutique approach to giving. With a focus on children who have experienced trauma and neglect, the Plain Jaine Foundation exists to bridge the gap between those who want to give and those who live in critical need. The hustle of daily life can create a disconnect between our deep desire for service and the organizations that thrive on our participation. Enter: Plane Jaine Foundation, the connective tissue between your heart’s devotion and your brain’s intellect. With years of collective experience volunteering and assisting donors, Plain Jaine Foundation is your charitable spirit guide, here to support your philanthropic experience by piloting your participation and maximizing your positive impact.

FOUNDER & CEO
Lara Durand

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Katie Moniz, Clerk
Kaitlin Sands, Treasurer

Lara Durand,
*Founder & CEO*

Lara has over two decades of experience working in real estate development, managing large scale residential projects and overseeing investor funds. Lara manages day-to-day operations for the Back Bay Development Group while also managing her portfolio of independent real estate investments–positions she was well prepared for after receiving her MBA from Boston College. Lara is a volunteer panel member with the DCF Foster Care Review Board and has over a decade of experience volunteering with at risk youth in the Boston area. She also serves as a Life Long Mentor to youth in DCF care. Through her volunteer experience and now as the head of Plain Jaine Foundation, she is extremely skilled at educating and leading donors to maximize their positive impact. Her passion is to give fully each day and guide others to do the same. Lara lives in Wellesley with her husband, where she can be found running after her puppy Freddie. When she isn’t working, Lara enjoys skiing, boating, tennis, cooking and cheering on the Pats (and the Bruins!) or visiting her granddaughters, nieces and nephews.

Kaitlin Sands,
*Treasurer*

Kaitlin Sands holds a BS in Finance and is currently the Senior Director of corporate development at Dell Technologies. Prior to Dell, Kaitlin worked in investment banking and risk management at Morgan Stanley, and managed the leveraged finance analyst and associate program at Citizens Bank. Kaitlin is wildly passionate about the Plain Jaine approach to empowering and supporting underprivileged youth and children impacted by trauma. She also helps lead the charge in fundraising for those impacted by disabilities. Kaitlin’s dedication and devotion to our causes is an invaluable asset to PJF. Kaitlin lives in Wellesley with her husband and son where she can be found running, reading fiction, baking or cheering on her favorite sports teams: the Steelers and the Nittany Lions.

Katie Moniz,
*Clerk*

Katie Moniz lives in South Boston with her new golden retriever puppy, Rosie. She holds a BS in Civil Engineering and a joint Master of Science in Urban and Environmental Planning and Cilvil Engineering from Tufts University. She joined the Fort Point Associates, Inc. team in 2019 as a Registered Professional Civil Engineer, Certified Planner, and Certified Floodplain Manager. Katie is LEED AP and BD+C accredited and brings nearly 15 years of experience in civil and site land development. Prior to joining FPA, Katie worked as an engineer and project manager at a Boston-area civil engineering and planning firm, where she gained a deep knowledge of the local, state, and federal project approval processes, designed low-impact stormwater management systems for sites, and oversaw construction administration services. When she isn't hard at work, Katie can be found out walking with Rosie at Castle Island, playing tennis, traveling, or watching the Patriots and Celtics. She also loves visiting her family and toddler nephew on Massachusetts' beautiful southern coast.

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Take the next step. With years of collective experience volunteering and assisting donors, Plain Jaine Foundation is here to support your philanthropic experience by piloting your participation and maximizing your positive impact.

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