Viability Welcomes Paul Murphy to Board of Directors

SPRINGFIELD — Viability Inc., a human services organization dedicated to building a world in which individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages realize acceptance, inclusion, and access, announced the addition of Paul Murphy to its board of directors.

“Paul Murphy is an experienced leader who brings the value of care for people and mission coupled with thoughtful curiosity and insight for important discussions and steadfast commitment to service,” said Colleen Holmes, Viability’s President and CEO. “I can’t say enough about how thrilled we are to welcome Paul to Viability’s board of directors.”

Murphy is a retired attorney with more than 30 years at the Boston law firm Foley Hoag, after which he served as legal and administrative counsel at Amherst College, his alma mater. He has served on the board of directors or board of trustees of numerous nonprofit organizations, including New England Public Media, Baystate Health, and the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts.

“I am honored to join the Viability board of directors,” Murphy said. “For 55 years, Viability has had a profound impact on the lives of many disabled and disadvantaged members of our community. Viability has helped to ensure that they have real opportunities to thrive in all aspects of life. I am grateful to have been given an opportunity to contribute to this important work.”