Board Minutes and Notices

Board of Trustees, 2022-2023

The Board of Trustees features an accomplished group of individuals with expertise within the fields of education, arts, law and business. They bring a broad range of experience and serve as the authoritative body over policy and administration.

John Barrett III, North Adams

Mr. Barrett is the state representative for the 1st Berkshire district. As a former 13-term Mayor, he is the first graduate of MCLA to serve as Mayor of North Adams. He is a longtime supporter of MCLA and has been a strong advocate for public higher education in Massachusetts.

MOHAN BOODRAM, QUINCY

Mr. Boodram is Associate Dean for Enrollment and Student Services at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

BRENDA BURDICK, chair, ADAMS

Ms. Burdick is Director, Marketing and Strategic Communications for General Dynamics Mission Systems.

Jean Clarke-Mitchell, Lee

Dr. Clarke-Mitchell is an Assistant Professor of Social Work with Lesley University in Cambridge, MA.

Taylor Hope, '24, Student Trustee

Frederick J. Keator, vice chair, Lenox

Mr. Keator is Managing Partner of the Keator Group, LLC. A nationally recognized wealth management firm.

Karen Kowalcyzk, Dalton

Ms. Kowalcyzk is a Certified Public Accountant with over thirty years experience in private practice.

DENISE MARSHALL '81, Hinsdale

Ms. Marshall, now retired, formerly served as Executive Vice President of Adams Community Bank based in Adams, MA.

Robert Reilly, Lanesborough

Mr. Reilly is a retired educator, researcher, and author. His career encompassed MIT, MCLA, UMass Amherst, and elementary schools in Lanesborough and Springfield.

Franklin reynolds, avon, ct

Mr. Reynolds is president and CEO of UIL Holdings Corporation, the AVANGRID subsidiary that oversees its natural gas and electric companies in Connecticut and Massachusetts, including Berkshire Gas Company.