Staff

Kevin Gilnack, Public Policy and Communications Associate (x124): annual expo, endorsed business partners, member benefits, membership development, public policy research, communications

Meg Helming, Membership Development Associate (x111): endorsed business partners, Providers' Council membership, member benefits

Tracy Jordan, Fiscal Coordinator (x113): accounts payable/receivable, convention volunteer management

Rachel Lurie, Workforce Development Membership Associate (x125): Providers' Council membership, member benefits, Providers' eAcademy, Workforce and Innovation and Social Enterprise committees.

Michelle McKenzie, Editor, The Provider (x114): The Provider advertising, commentaries, letters to the editor, people and agency news, story ideas, profiles.

Sara Morrison Neil, Education and Research Membership Development Associate (x117): annual business meeting, convention workshops, Simmons School of Social Work/Providers' Council Dean's Scholarship Award, Certificate programs, trainings and seminars, Tuition Remission program, and research initiatives.

Michael Ripple, Chief of Membership Development & Operations (x112): legislative updates and initiatives, salary reserve and all budget related issues, CareVote and other special projects.

Loraine Stevens, Administrative Assistant (x110): general Providers' Council information: membership, tuition remission program, trainings, convention & expo, committee meetings, The Provider mailing list, and other events.

Michael Weekes, President/CEO (x115): overall management of the Providers’ Council and its related foundation (Human Service Providers Charitable Foundation, Inc.). Leadership on human services and general nonprofit issues: workforce, advocacy, public policy and business practices. Boards: Massachusetts Nonprofit Network; National Council of Nonprofit Associations (NCNA); Nonprofit Congress.

Bill Yelenak, Director of Public Policy and Communications (x122): public policy matters, including state budget and legislation; information related to media, the press and Council positions; member assistance on media efforts, website information and updates, Jobs with Heart assistance.