Food Bank of Western Massachusetts Welcomes Two New Board Members

CHICOPEE — The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts announced the addition of two community members, Dr. Elizabeth Eagleson and Ariana Williams, to its board of directors. Both bring a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to addressing food insecurity in the region.

Other changes to the board include the appointments of Omar Irizarry as president, Stephen Speelman as vice president, and Mary McGovern as treasurer. Shannon Wilson remains as clerk.

Eagleson is a board-certified internist and assistant professor of Medicine affiliated with Baystate Medical Center and Baystate Brightwood Health Center in Springfield. She provides comprehensive adult internal medicine care and sees patients at Baystate’s Brightwood location.

Williams is a visionary public health strategist, nonprofit leader, grant writer, and consultant dedicated to advancing health equity through systems-level innovation. As chief of Public Health Strategy & Innovation at Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Services, she designs and implements bold, measurable initiatives that address systemic health disparities, integrate cross-sector partnerships, and strengthen community resilience. She is also the founder and CEO of Catalyst for Equity Consulting, where she helps nonprofits bridge the gap between the public health and nonprofit sectors, aligning with funding priorities, developing evidence-based programs, and driving systemic change.

“We are thrilled to welcome Elizabeth and Ariana to our board,” Irizarry said. “Their diverse expertise and deep commitment to our mission will strengthen our ability to build lasting food security by providing nutritious food and partnering with communities to end hunger in Western Massachusetts.”