Board of Directors

Mike is the controller of Berkshire Bank, managing the company’s accounting department with responsibility for the financial close, external reporting, accounting policy, and accounts payable processes. Berkshire is a $13 billion community bank headquartered in Boston, with a significant presence in the Springfield market. Mike graduated from UMass with a degree in accounting and is currently pursuing his MBA at the University of Michigan.

Mike applies financial and analytical skills to help manage the organization’s finances and guide strategic decision making. Mike enjoys supporting Springfield Partners in its mission to empower individuals and families to have happier, healthier, and more productive lives. Mike appreciates opportunities to interact with the local residents the organization serves and experience how the organization makes a difference in the community.

She has worked extensively with government agencies at the county, and community level on strategic planning, performance management, evaluation, and innovative program design. She has spent 20 years in a variety of capacities to promote, educate, and advocate for young children and their families.

She has her master’s in organizational management and leadership and developed her leadership skills at an early age by becoming the first in her family to graduate from college. She is an undisputed expert in human service issues and has the institutional memory to help clients successfully navigate the legislature and administration. Christy is committed to assisting in facilitating community partnerships, program planning, and helping to build community capacity for housing. Christy’s new project is the Western Mass Tiny Home Initiative which is bringing tiny homes for the homeless population. Christy resides in Hampden County where she enjoys spending time with her three busy young adult children, two grandsons, and two dogs.

“I work paycheck to paycheck. I know how hard it is to live and raise children. I am beyond proud and grateful to be a part of a community action agency that does so much for those in need.”

Seneida currently works at a new assisted living community in Chicopee Falls and is in the process of starting a new community event planning business that will also help our community in need. She is also the president and founder of a small local nonprofit that provides resources, wellness, and health fairs to our community.