Dr. Nicola Paugh, Executive Director
Dr. Nicola Paugh is the Executive Director of the Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda. Since joining as the Alliance’s first full-time employee, she has led its transformation from a start-up into a recognized driver of sector capacity, collaboration, and advocacy. Nicola has overseen the expansion of services from two to six core functions, launched Bermuda’s first nonprofit accelerator, taken on responsibility for Bermuda’s social services accreditation process, and grown revenue and financial reserves significantly. She brings over 15 years of nonprofit leadership and consulting experience, with expertise in strategy, policy, and organizational development. She also serves as Deputy Chair for both the Government of Bermuda’s Wage Commission and the Bermuda Health Council, contributing to national efforts in social and health policy and sector improvement. Nicola holds a PhD in Public Policy and Administration and is certified in nonprofit management, executive coaching, and strategy implementation.
Dr. Aria Bean, Director of Operations
Dr. Aria Bean is an accomplished mental health professional with nearly 20 years of experience supporting individuals and organizations across the public, non-profit, and charitable sectors. As the Director of Operations for the Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda, she is dedicated to strengthening infrastructure, ensuring compliance, and refining internal processes to drive lasting impact. Dr. Bean holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Social Work, and is the first and only Bermudian to earn a Doctorate in Social Work. With expertise in coaching, training, and education, she is passionate about advancing organizational effectiveness, cultivating leadership potential, and promoting sustainable progress while fostering collaboration and innovation within the nonprofit sector.
Ms Pamela Amaral, Programme Manager I Operations Coordinator
Pam is responsible for the administration of Nonprofit Alliance’s programmes and operations. With over 20 years’ experience in the travel industry, 30 years of customer service experience, and ten years working in Bermuda’s non-profit sector, Pam brings an understanding of client needs and an attention to detail that is an asset to the Nonprofit Alliance team. Pam graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Travel and Tourism from Niagara University, U.S., and is the proud mother of two. She enjoys volunteering at events, reading, and spends her down time exploring Bermuda’s trails and waters with her family and pet dog.
Dr. Claudette Fleming, Core Programme Delivery – Part time contractor
Claudette holds a PhD in Diplomacy/the Political Economy; a Masters and an Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work; in addition to a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, with concentrations in gerontology and administration and; a Certificate in Ageing and the Life Course. Dr. Fleming has built extensive stakeholder relationships in Bermuda and abroad and has a long professional history among nonprofits, community and human services. In 2022 Claudette was recognized internationally for her contributions to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, within the American College of Healthcare Administrators. Most recently she has become a Certified Strategic Implementation Professional providing her the opportunity to combine her decades of leadership and management experience with an advancing skillset to support, advise, train and coach a new generation of leaders. Before joining Nonprofit Alliance, Dr. Fleming retired as the Executive Director from Age Concern Bermuda in September 2022, where she served for over 22 years.
Dominque Smith, Accountant – Part time contractor
Dominique Smith is a Chartered Financial Analyst and prior Chief Operating Officer of the Bermuda Commercial Bank. After retiring from the banking sector in 2008, Dominique dedicated her time to humanitarian efforts, serving as Chief Financial Officer for All Hands Volunteers, a US-based NGO. In this role, she travelled to disaster recovery sites around the world, contributing her expertise to communities in need. Currently, she provides accounting services to the Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda.