Regis College Workforce Development Council

Mission Statement

We provide a collaborative space for groups and organizations to unite in driving innovative solutions. By sharing resources and gathering information, we aim to develop robust career pathways and create a sustainable workforce pipeline for the New England region.

Goals

• Expand Access to Job Opportunities: Promote equal access to career opportunities in emerging fields, with special interest in health care.
• Grow Professional Networks: Assist organizations in diversifying and strengthening their workforce by expanding professional networks.
• Support Workforce Development: Encourage individuals to acquire the necessary skills and education to thrive in and sustain within the regional economy.

• Career Development Strategies: We focus on strategies that enhance career growth and employee success.
• Sustainable Growth Support: Assist organizations in scaling and expanding their impact.
• Employee Success and Retention: Promote initiatives that foster career development, job satisfaction, and long-term retention.
• Networking Opportunities: Facilitate peer-to-peer connections for professional investment and growth.
• Diverse Member Representation: Our members span a variety of sectors, including healthcare, workforce development, higher education, youth services, job readiness, and human services.

• Quarterly Meetings: Engage in four in-person meetings a year.
• Rotating Locations: Meetings will rotate across different member campuses and locations to promote inclusivity and accessibility.
• Specialized Subgroups: Form subgroups that focus on specific topics and workforce needs.
• Open Forums: Host forums for information sharing and collaborative problem-solving.

Education (K-12)

• Boston Public Schools
  Rashaun J. Martin, Managing Director-Recruitment, Cultivation and Diversity Programs
• Fontbonne | The Early College of Boston
  Maura Lamadore Spignesi, Head of School
• Minuteman
  Krystina Jurzyn, Director of Coop and Workforce Development
• Newton Public Schools
  Joany Santa, Director of Human Resources
  Kendall Brown, Recruitment Manager
  Kathy Lopes, Director of DEI
• Quincy Public Schools
  Kim Connolly, Director of DEI and Belonging
• Watertown Public Schools
  Aisling Bucci, Recruitment and Cultivation Specialist
• Weymouth Public Schools
  Jennifer Mckenna, Career Center Director

Corporate

• National Grid
  Carlene Lacy, Director, Strategic Workforce Development, Governance and Partnerships

Health Care Organizations

• Atrius Health
  Andre Laffitte, Strategic Recruiting Consultant
  Nicola Valentine, Talent Acquisition Manager
• Brockton Neighborhood Health Center
  Samuel DePina, Director of Career and Technical Education
  Jennifer Brown, Student Relationship Manager
• The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health
  Stephanie Trilling, Director of Implementation and Special Projects
  Emma Steinert
• Cambridge Health Alliance
  Chris Carr, Director of Learning and Development
• East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
  Cara Okopnyc, Director of Workforce Development
  Steven Snyder, SR VP and Chief HR Officer
• Greater Lawrence Family Health Center
  Stephen Brooks, VP, Workforce Development and Talent Management
• Holy Family Hospital
  Lisa Harrison, HR Recruiter
• Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association
  Amy Smalarz, Director of Healthcare Education and Professional Development
• Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers
  Becky Lewis, Director of Academic Partnerships
  Gia Angluin, Sr. Director Workforce Optimization
  Tinamarie Fioroni, Director of Learning and Development
• NPACE
  Josh Plotkin, Chief Operating Officer
• South Shore Health
  Doug MacNeil, Executive Director – Human Resources
• VA Boston Healthcare System
  Chizoba Nwosu, Associate Chief Nurse of Academic Affiliations/Operations/NP Residencies

Social Justice Organizations

• CEO Works
  Christine Kidd, Director of Constituent Advancement
• Justice Resource Institute
  Cameron Salvati, Staff Development Coordinator
• Jobs for the Future
  David Soo, VP of Strategic Investment
• The Base
  Lori DiPina, Chief Program Officer
  Alex Richardson, Career Development Manager

Youth Focused Organizations

• City Year/Americorps
  Caitlynn Bueller, Senior Manager Workforce Recruitment and Compliance
• Dropout Academy
  Kurt Faustin, Founder of the Dropout Academy
• YearUP
  Mae Tobin-Hochstadt, Senior Director, Strategic Growth

Workforce Training Organizations

• MassHire Metro South/West
  Jennifer Mckenna, Career Center Director
  Sean Marshall, Business Services Manager
• MassHire Metro North
  Jay Green, Manager of Workforce Systems
• MassHire North Central Workforce Board
  Penny Doolittle, Grants Administrator
• MassHire Worcester Career Center
  Jibrael Younis, Operations Manager
  Mary Orlando, Career Counselor
• Metro South/West Workforce Board, Inc
  Greg Bunn, Executive Director
  Rute Vales, Business Partnerships Director