Volunteers of America of Massachusetts adds board members
Volunteers of America of Massachusetts, nonprofit that provides behavioral health treatment, re-entry services for justice-involved individuals, veteran services and senior living, has added two members to its Board of Directors: Pierre Lubin and David Rockwell.
Pierre Lubin, Lubin is chief human resources officer at Codman Square Health Center, and David Rockwell is the former director of lending for Massachusetts Housing Partnership.
“Our new directors are deeply committed to our mission of serving those most in need with compassion and highly effective programs and services,” said VOAMASS President and CEO Charles Gagnon. “Pierre and David bring a breadth of experience that will guide us in advancing our work and, ultimately, changing the lives of our communities’ most vulnerable members.”
Lubin has more than 20 years of experience in health and welfare and retirement plan benefits and previously spent five years at Community Resources for Justice (CRJ), ending his tenure as vice president of human resources and culture, before starting at Codman Square.
Rockwell has more than 40 years of lending experience, including serving for 25 years as director of lending at the Massachusetts Housing Partnership before he retired. Before that, he held several positions in commercial real estate lending at Fleet Bank and other banks in Boston.
Rockwell continues to advocate for affordable housing and serves as a housing adviser on the Newton Housing Partnership. He earned a bachelor’s degree in American Studies from Yale University and holds a master’s degree in city and regional planning from Harvard University.
Newtonian joins Boston Arts Academy Foundation Board
Denise Hayes of Newton has joined the Board of Directors of the Boston Arts Academy Foundation.
“I’m truly excited to join the Boston Arts Academy Foundation’s Board,” Hayes said. “The Foundation’s dedication to empowering young artists speaks to me, and I’m looking forward to bringing my experience and enthusiasm to help support their mission.”
Hayes is a native of Pittsburgh, Penn., and began her teaching career in 1989 with the Steel Valley School District as a sixth-grade physical science teacher and later taught math and science to fourth- and fifth grade students.
Hayes was named Teacher of the Year in Naperville, Ill., was named one of the 50 Most Influential Women by the Pittsburgh Courier. She has played pivotal roles in organizations such as Jack and Jill of America, Inc., and The Links, Inc., and has championed various initiatives for inner-city students and community development.
As president of the Dublin Parents of Black Students Association, Hayes worked to address the achievement gap for Black students in Dublin City, Ohio.
Hayes earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education and psychology from Pittsburgh’s Carlow University. She also has specialized training from Carnegie Mellon University and NASA, where she served as a lead teacher in the Space Camp Program.
“Denise’s educational expertise and dedication to community service make her a valuable addition to our board,” said Denella Clark, President and CEO of BAAF. “Her passion for empowering young people aligns perfectly with our mission, and we’re excited for the significant and positive impact she’ll have here.”
