People in Business: Nov. 9, 2026 - MassLive

Northwestern District Attorney Honored for Leadership in Wellbeing

Northwestern District Attorney David E. Sullivan was honored Thursday evening by Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, Inc. with the Leadership in Wellbeing Excellence Award during their annual James A. Brink Dinner at the Harvard Club in Boston. The award recognizes leaders within the Massachusetts legal community who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to advancing employee wellbeing, psychological safety, and a healthy workplace culture within their organizations.

Westfield State University Welcomes New Board of Trustees Leadership

Westfield State University has announced new leadership for its Board of Trustees:

  • Melissa Alvarado '99 elected chair
  • George Gilmer '92 elected vice chair
  • William Reichelt '09 elected secretary

The University also welcomes Maria Renta-Marrero as its new student trustee. Renta-Marrero has also been appointed as a student representative and voting member of the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education.

YWCA CEO Reappointed to Massachusetts Governor’s Council

Elizabeth G. Dineen, CEO of the YWCA of Western Massachusetts, has been reappointed for a fifth term to the Massachusetts Governor’s Council to Address Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and Human Trafficking. The 30-member council includes state leaders and subject-matter experts in areas such as sexual assault prevention, domestic violence intervention, and more. Dineen has been appointed to the newly formed Campus Violence and Safety Committee.

Freedom Credit Union Welcomes New Branch Officer

Freedom Credit Union has announced that Maureen Buxton has joined the organization as branch officer at its Chicopee location. In her new role, Buxton will oversee branch operations and staff, support business development and member relationship-building, and implement branch-level promotions and products.

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