Experience

YWCA of Western Massachusetts

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jan 2016 - Present

  • Executive Director of the 10th-largest YWCA in the United States. • Oversee a non-profit human services organization with a mission of eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice and dignity for all. • Direct 150 employees at multiple locations in the cities of Springfield, Holyoke, Westfield, and Northampton. • Total agency grant funding of $34.5 million o $26.1 million of the above amount is new funding o $ 8.4 million of the above amount is renewal… Show more • Executive Director of the 10th-largest YWCA in the United States. • Oversee a non-profit human services organization with a mission of eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice and dignity for all. • Direct 150 employees at multiple locations in the cities of Springfield, Holyoke, Westfield, and Northampton. • Total agency grant funding of $34.5 million o $26.1 million of the above amount is new funding o $ 8.4 million of the above amount is renewal funding • Operating budget of $6.2 million annually Show less • Executive Director of the 10th-largest YWCA in the United States. • Oversee a non-profit human services organization with a mission of eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice and dignity for all. • Direct 150 employees at multiple locations in the cities of Springfield, Holyoke, Westfield, and Northampton. • Total agency grant funding of $34.5 million o $26.1 million of the above amount is new funding o $ 8.4 million of the above amount is renewal… Show more • Executive Director of the 10th-largest YWCA in the United States. • Oversee a non-profit human services organization with a mission of eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice and dignity for all. • Direct 150 employees at multiple locations in the cities of Springfield, Holyoke, Westfield, and Northampton. • Total agency grant funding of $34.5 million o $26.1 million of the above amount is new funding o $ 8.4 million of the above amount is renewal funding • Operating budget of $6.2 million annually Show less



EGAN, FLANAGAN AND COHEN, P.C.

• Springfield, Massachusetts

• Attorney

  • Jul 2014 - Dec 2015

  College Sexual Assaults Representation of Victims Representation of Accused Representation of Colleges and Universities Title IX Sexual Assault Requirements Training Investigations Corporate Internal Investigations Sexual Harassment Claims College Sexual Assaults Representation of Victims Representation of Accused Representation of Colleges and Universities Title IX Sexual Assault Requirements Training Investigations Corporate Internal Investigations Sexual Harassment Claims



Bay Path University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Chair of Criminal Justice Department

  • Sep 2009 - Jun 2015

  Chair of the Criminal Justice Department at Bay Path University; Professor in the Honors Program. Created and implemented a strategic vision for the Criminal Justice Department - to develop students who will become strong, ethical leaders in the Criminal Justice field. Responsible for the Department's budget, curriculum development, design, and assessment. Hired and mentored faculty. Initiated and developed the offering of inter-departmental courses. Served on… Show more Chair of the Criminal Justice Department at Bay Path University; Professor in the Honors Program. Created and implemented a strategic vision for the Criminal Justice Department - to develop students who will become strong, ethical leaders in the Criminal Justice field. Responsible for the Department's budget, curriculum development, design, and assessment. Hired and mentored faculty. Initiated and developed the offering of inter-departmental courses. Served on various University faculty and grant committees. Taught in the Criminal Justice Department as well as in the University Honors Program. Advised and counseled students regarding course selection, internships, careers, graduate and professional schools, and life choices. Collaborated extensively with the University's Career Services, Admissions, and Academic Tutoring departments. The program included an emphasis on international issues with regard to Criminal Justice. The program also provided an opportunity for students to take part in an in-depth analysis of women's issues related to international Rule of Law and Criminal Justice practices. Show less Chair of the Criminal Justice Department at Bay Path University; Professor in the Honors Program. Created and implemented a strategic vision for the Criminal Justice Department - to develop students who will become strong, ethical leaders in the Criminal Justice field. Responsible for the Department's budget, curriculum development, design, and assessment. Hired and mentored faculty. Initiated and developed the offering of inter-departmental courses. Served on… Show more Chair of the Criminal Justice Department at Bay Path University; Professor in the Honors Program. Created and implemented a strategic vision for the Criminal Justice Department - to develop students who will become strong, ethical leaders in the Criminal Justice field. Responsible for the Department's budget, curriculum development, design, and assessment. Hired and mentored faculty. Initiated and developed the offering of inter-departmental courses. Served on various University faculty and grant committees. Taught in the Criminal Justice Department as well as in the University Honors Program. Advised and counseled students regarding course selection, internships, careers, graduate and professional schools, and life choices. Collaborated extensively with the University's Career Services, Admissions, and Academic Tutoring departments. The program included an emphasis on international issues with regard to Criminal Justice. The program also provided an opportunity for students to take part in an in-depth analysis of women's issues related to international Rule of Law and Criminal Justice practices. Show less



Hampden County District Attorney's Office

• Springfield, Massachusetts Area

• Supervising Assistant District Attorney

  • 1984 - 2009

  As Chief of the Public Protection Unit and Trial Prosecutor, led teams of prosecutors, advocates, and detectives investigating and prosecuting major criminal cases. Developed cases for trial, supervised complex investigations, interviewed witnesses, worked with undercover officers, and consulted with treating physicians and other expert witnesses. Developed trial strategies, negotiated with defense attorneys, and tried the cases themselves. At times, in the interest of justice, made the… Show more As Chief of the Public Protection Unit and Trial Prosecutor, led teams of prosecutors, advocates, and detectives investigating and prosecuting major criminal cases. Developed cases for trial, supervised complex investigations, interviewed witnesses, worked with undercover officers, and consulted with treating physicians and other expert witnesses. Developed trial strategies, negotiated with defense attorneys, and tried the cases themselves. At times, in the interest of justice, made the decision not to pursue prosecution. Many cases involved dealing with state and local politicians and agencies, as well as local religious leaders, ethnic leaders, and the media. Such cases were typically highly sensitive, yet completely public in many aspects. They often involved issues where the cultural or organizational viewpoints of interested parties were in conflict. These included issues with respect to public safety and effective law enforcement, jurisdictional disputes between agencies, immigrant groups'​ cultural and social mores, public posturing by politicians and community leaders, and the ever-present desire of the media for information. Developed and led the successful multi-year collaborative training program among physicians, detectives, prosecutors, and social workers regarding the investigation and prosecution of child abuse, sexual assaults, and domestic violence. Worked with Massachusetts state legislators to successfully create new statutes, and revise existing statutes, to expand protections for children and the elderly. Received the Massachusetts Bar Association's "Access to Justice Award - Prosecutor of the Year, 2003"​ - (first female recipient of this award) - Governor's Award -- Service to the Commonwealth - Author -- "Special Issues with Respect to Children"​ in "Massachusetts Superior Court Criminal Practice Manual" Show less As Chief of the Public Protection Unit and Trial Prosecutor, led teams of prosecutors, advocates, and detectives investigating and prosecuting major criminal cases. Developed cases for trial, supervised complex investigations, interviewed witnesses, worked with undercover officers, and consulted with treating physicians and other expert witnesses. Developed trial strategies, negotiated with defense attorneys, and tried the cases themselves. At times, in the interest of justice, made the… Show more As Chief of the Public Protection Unit and Trial Prosecutor, led teams of prosecutors, advocates, and detectives investigating and prosecuting major criminal cases. Developed cases for trial, supervised complex investigations, interviewed witnesses, worked with undercover officers, and consulted with treating physicians and other expert witnesses. Developed trial strategies, negotiated with defense attorneys, and tried the cases themselves. At times, in the interest of justice, made the decision not to pursue prosecution. Many cases involved dealing with state and local politicians and agencies, as well as local religious leaders, ethnic leaders, and the media. Such cases were typically highly sensitive, yet completely public in many aspects. They often involved issues where the cultural or organizational viewpoints of interested parties were in conflict. These included issues with respect to public safety and effective law enforcement, jurisdictional disputes between agencies, immigrant groups'​ cultural and social mores, public posturing by politicians and community leaders, and the ever-present desire of the media for information. Developed and led the successful multi-year collaborative training program among physicians, detectives, prosecutors, and social workers regarding the investigation and prosecution of child abuse, sexual assaults, and domestic violence. Worked with Massachusetts state legislators to successfully create new statutes, and revise existing statutes, to expand protections for children and the elderly. Received the Massachusetts Bar Association's "Access to Justice Award - Prosecutor of the Year, 2003"​ - (first female recipient of this award) - Governor's Award -- Service to the Commonwealth - Author -- "Special Issues with Respect to Children"​ in "Massachusetts Superior Court Criminal Practice Manual" Show less



Massachusetts Police Training Academy

• Instructor

  • 1990 - 2008

  Instructor regarding issues, procedures, tactics, and techniques for successful collaboration and cooperation between criminal investigators and prosecutors Instructor regarding issues, procedures, tactics, and techniques for successful collaboration and cooperation between criminal investigators and prosecutors



Hampden County Criminal Justice Training Center

• Instructor

  • 1990 - 2008

  Instructor regarding investigation of rapes, child abuse, domestic violence cases, and civil rights violations Instructor regarding investigation of rapes, child abuse, domestic violence cases, and civil rights violations



Baystate Medical Center

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instructor

  • 1990 - 2008

  Taught physicians, interns, and residents regarding documentation of injuries in shaken baby cases, sex crimes, and physical child abuse, to prepare the physicians to give effective trial testimony

• Instructor

  • 1990 - 2008

  Instructor in collaborative training by the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office, Department of Social Services, and state and local detectives, regarding effective investigation of sex crimes, child abuse crimes, and domestic violence crimes.