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The Love Takes Action Award program awards $50,000 to local nonprofit organizations that are championed by New York Life agents and employees. Foundation trustee and New York Life agent Jean Deliso, CFP nominated
the Rev. Ute Schmidt, manager of Spiritual Services at Baystate Health, for her exceptional community service and the compassionate care she showed for patients and families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Reverend Schmidt and her team chose to be by the sides of patients to bring them comfort during COVID-19,” Deliso said. “Particularly at the time when family members were not allowed to visit their sick loved ones, she felt it was and is her duty to step into the role of an intimate care-
giver. She continues to place herself and her fear aside to meet the needs of her patients.”
Thirty-five community members from across the na- tion, embodying the philosophy of Love Takes Action in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, were honored with the award. Each honoree selected a nonprofit to receive the $50,000 general support grant. Schmidt chose to sup- port Baystate Health’s Spiritual Services program.
Berkshire Health Systems Welcomes Haynes, Boyd to Board
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Health Systems announced the election of Leticia Smith-Evans Haynes and Julianne Boyd to the BHS board of trustees. Haynes and Boyd were both elected in January to three-year terms.
Boyd is the founder and artistic director of Barrington Stage Company (BSC) in Pittsfield. Since founding BSC in 1995, she has directed numerous critically acclaimed and award-winning productions. Beyond the Berk- shires, she also conceived and directed the Tony-nominated Broadway musical Eubie! and
the off-Broadway musical revue A... My Name is Alice. She has also created programs integrating arts, education, and the commu- nity, including BSC’s Playwright Mentoring Project, a program for underserved youth, the 10x10
New Play Festival in partnership with Pittsfield’s 10x10 Upstreet Arts Festival, and the Musical Theatre Conserva- tory, a pre-professional training program for college-aged performers and directors. Boyd holds a PhD in theatre history and criticism from CUNY Graduate Center.
Haynes is the vice president for Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Williams College, a role she has held since 2015. Prior to her work at the college, Haynes directed the Education Practice at the NAACP Legal De- fense & Educational Fund Inc., where she advocated for equal access to educational opportunities for students of all ages. With more than two decades as an administrator, educator, civil-rights advocate, and lawyer, her past expe- rience includes serving as a judicial law clerk in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, an associate at a global law firm, a policy advisor to a former Wiscon- sin governor, and a public elementary-school teacher in
New York City. Haynes holds a bachelor’s degree from Williams College and a master’s degree, juris doctorate, and PhD from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
TUCKed In Eldercare Welcomes Krupka to Team
NANTUCKET — TUCKed In Eldercare, Care Manage- ment and Consulting recently welcomed Katie Krupka, gerontologist, certified senior advisor, and certified de- mentia practitioner, to its care-management team serving Western Mass.
As a geriatric care-management company, TUCKed In offers guidance to support clients to live their best lives as they age. Services include acting as a support system, mak- ing home visits and suggesting needed services, arranging and overseeing support services and outside agencies, coordinating medical services, coordinating transporta- tion needs, evaluating alternative living options, providing caregiver stress relief and education, and advocating for the client and his or her family.
Public Health Institute Welcomes Seven New Board Members
SPRINGFIELD — The Public Health Institute of West- ern Massachusetts (PHIWM) announced the addition of seven new members to its board of directors.
Elizabeth Dineen is the executive director of the YWCA of Western Massachusetts. Prior to this role, she was as- sistant district attorney for 27 years in Hampden County, during which time she prosecuted domestic violence, rape, child abuse, and murder cases. She also served for four years as chair of the Criminal Justice Department at Bay Path University.
Keith Fairey is CEO of Way Finders. He previously served as the senior vice president for Enterprise Com- munity Partners Inc. and as chief operating officer of the Mount Hope Housing Co. He has extensive experience in building economic equity through community develop- ment, organizational development, and strategic planning.
Rachel Gordon is co-executive director of the New Eng- land Learning Center for Women in Transition, the sexual and domestic-violence crisis center serving Franklin County and the North Quabbin. She previously worked as a researcher and program manager for the London-based Secure Livelihoods Research Consortium, as well as a free- lance researcher and consultant for international and local nonprofits. She brings expertise in policy and compassion and dedication to creating equity for all.
Airín Martínez is an assistant professor in Health Policy & Management in the Department of Health Promotion and Policy at the School of Public Health & Health Sci- ences, UMass Amherst. She completed the W.K. Kellogg Health Scholars post-doctoral fellowship in community- based participatory research and health disparities at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Her research examines how sociopolitical conditions and insti- tutional racism produce chronic-disease disparities among Latinx immigrants and their U.S.-born children.
Dr. Sarah Perez McAdoo is the Population Health capstone director at UMass Medical School – Baystate. Her work has focused on the areas of public policy, community-based strategies, program planning, health advocacy, and healthcare education. She co-founded of the nationally recognized YEAH! Network, a local coali-
tion that reduced teen pregnancy rates and brought to the fore the importance of adolescent health and their power to change policies and systems for the better.
Kimberly Robinson is executive director at the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. She has vast experience thoughtfully and successfully guiding regional planning and community development at the city and county levels. She is recognized for her expert ability to create a holistic and compelling shared vision, anticipate challenges and creatively leverage opportunities, and develop relevant and impactful policy.
Cherelle Rozie is the director of Community Health & Well-Being for Trinity Health Of New England/Mercy Medical Center, which includes oversight of Healthcare for the Homeless and the MassUp Springfield Food Inse- curity program. Prior to joining Trinity Health Of New England, she led regional efforts at the American Heart Assoc./American Stroke Assoc. She has many years of experience leading efforts to address health equity and just systems and policy change.
BFAIR Promotes Phykitt, Meiklejohn
NORTH ADAMS — BFAIR announced the promo- tions of two staff members — Julia Phykitt and Christine Meiklejohn — into new roles in their respective depart-
ments. Phykitt began her career at BFAIR as a part-time behavior
specialist and was promoted to assistant director of Clinical Services and, most recently, to director of Clinical Services.
Phykitt attended Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in be- havior analysis. She furthered her educational career by attending Westfield State University, where she completed a master’s degree program in applied behavior analysis. Since that time, she has obtained both board certifica-
tion and state licensure as a behavior analyst. She started her career in human services as a teaching assistant with students with autism.
According to Eric Denette, vice president of Clinical Services, “Julia is an integral part of BFAIR’s clinical team. The passion she has for her work positively impacts all aspects of the agency.”
Meiklejohn began her career at BFAIR in 2016 as a manager of the organization’s first residence for adults with acquired brain injury (ABI) and was promoted to ABI Residential Program supervisor in November 2017. In addition to her primary responsibilities, she is active serv- ing on multiple committees and roles, including incident review, the medication-administration program, fire- safety officer, strategic planning, as well as the diversity committee.
“Christine embraces the BFAIR mission and continu- ally advocates for the individuals and staff she oversees,” said Michelle Carleton, vice president of Residential Services. “Christine is a wonderful fit for this position and has hit the ground running.”
REV. UTE SCHMIDT
JULIAPHYKITT
LETICIA SMITH-EVANS HAYNES
CHRISTINE MEIKLEJOHN
JULIANNE BOYD
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