The Board of Trustees features an accomplished group of individuals with expertise within the fields of education, arts, law and business. They bring a broad range of experience and serve as the authoritative body over policy and administration.
Brenda Burdick, AdamsMs. Burdick is Director, Marketing and Strategic Communications for General Dynamics Mission Systems.
Frederick J. Keator, LenoxMr. Keator is Managing Partner of the Keator Group, LLC. A nationally recognized wealth management firm.
Mr. Barrett is the state representative for the 1st Berkshire district. As a former 13-term Mayor, he is the first graduate of MCLA to serve as Mayor of North Adams. He is a longtime supporter of MCLA and has been a strong advocate for public higher education in Massachusetts.
Mohan Boodram, QuicyMr. Boodram is Associate Dean for Enrollment and Student Services at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Dr. Clarke-Mitchell is an Assistant Professor of Social Work with Lesley University in Cambridge, MA.
Ms. Lord, Esq. is a practicing attorney with Donovan O’Connor & Dodig, LLP of North Adams, MA. Licensed in Massachusetts and Vermont, her main practice area is civil litigation alongside multiple practice areas, including personal injury and workers’ compensation, domestic relations, municipal law, and appellate work.
Ms. Marshall, now retired, formerly served as Executive Vice President of Adams Community Bank based in Adams, MA.
Mr. Reynolds is president and CEO of UIL Holdings Corporation, the AVANGRID subsidiary that oversees its natural gas and electric companies in Connecticut and Massachusetts, including Berkshire Gas Company.
Ms. Rodowicz is President and CEO of Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) and a lifelong resident of Berkshire County. She has dedicated her career to advancing the health and well-being of the community having served for years as chair of both the Berkshire Community College Board of Trustees and the Hoosac Valley Regional School Committee.
Dr. Spicer is the Executive Director of Life Science Cares, Boston and an adjunct lecturer at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Dr. Spicer was the first mayor of Framingham, serving from January 1, 2018-January 1, 2022. In 2016, MCLA conferred an honorary doctorate of humanities on Dr. Spicer at its 117th Commencement exercises.
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