FOR RELEASE
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
WORCESTER EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE WELCOMES NEW LOCAL LEADERS ONTO BOARD AND ACKNOWLEDGES OUTGOING CONTRIBUTIONS
WORCESTER, MA - The Worcester Education Collaborative (WEC) is pleased to announce the election of three new members to its Board of Directors. Their expertise and experiences will support the organization’s work toward its mission.
Liz Harnois joins the Board from Digital Federal Credit Union where she serves as Director of Employee Engagement & Communications. Melanie Bonsu brings a wealth of experience from her position as Community Relations Manager, Saint-Gobain Abrasives, and Theresa Lynn the Chief Executive Officer, Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts, contributes a unique perspective from the youth development sector. Their demonstrated commitment to education and community development aligns seamlessly with WEC's dedication to fostering equity and excellence in Worcester public education. The organization eagerly anticipates the opportunity to leverage their skills to advance WEC's initiatives.
“WEC is fortunate to have a strong engaged board representing all the sectors of our city. Some members have been with us since the organization’s inception. We are excited to welcome our two newest members, Liz Harnois of DCU, Melanie Bonsu of Saint-Gobain, and Theresa Lynn of Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts,” said Jennifer Davis Carey, Executive Director of Worcester Education Collaborative.
Kim Davenport, President of WEC’s Board of Directors, continued, “Not only is our Board growing with three exceptional new members, but we are also fortunate to renew terms for several incredible members. They are doubling down on WEC’s mission to relentlessly pursue excellence in education for all Worcester public school students. They recognize unequivocally the tremendous value that an equitable, world-class education system contributes to our thriving community. We are grateful and humbled by their continued service.”
WEC recognizes the significant contributions of outgoing board members, Alex Guardiola (Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy, Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce), Alex Zequeira (Headmaster, St. John’s High School), and Mark Fuller (Senior Sales Representation, Risk Strategies Company), who have completed their terms of service. Their dedication and efforts have played a crucial role in shaping the direction of the organization and advancing its mission to improve educational opportunities for all students in Worcester.
Worcester Education Collaborative remains steadfast in its endeavors to collaborate with business and civic leaders in the community to promote and advocate for policies, programs, and resources that support excellence in education for all Worcester students.
View the full list of WEC’s current Board of Directors.
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Contact:
Jennifer Davis Carey, Executive Director, Worcester Education Collaborative
jdaviscarey@wecollaborative.org | (508) 615-5998
The mission of the Worcester Education Collaborative is to advance excellence and equity in education for all Worcester Public School students.
