MEET OUR STAFF
senior team
executive director
Brett Random, MSW
Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies of Children, Families, and Society from MCLA.
Master’s Degree in Social Work from Westfield State University.
Certification in Organizational Leadership from Harvard Business School.
Commonwealth Heroine designation by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women.
Member of:
- Mayor Tyer’s Advisory Council for the American Rescue Plan.
- Community Development Advisory Committee at Greylock Credit Union.
- Department of Transitional Assistance Advisory Committee.
- DCF Advisory Board
Mentor for the Rites of Passage and Empowerment Program (ROPE).
Committee Member for the Berkshire Compact for Education Committee.
director of program operations
donna brule-denning
Over 28 Years of Service at Berkshire County Head Start, starting in August 1996 as a Family Advocate.
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from North Adams State College (now MCLA).
Additional Education and Credentials from Wheelock College for work as an Educator/Director.
director of finance
Hunter McCormick
Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration – Stonehill College
Bachelor’s of Arts in Systematic Philosophy – Stonehill College
Master’s Degree in Business Administration – Western New England University
Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional
Certified Plan Sponsor Professional
Commercial Drivers License (MA)
Hoisting Engineer’s License (MA)
Construction Supervisor’s License (MA)
Notary Public (MA)
Committee Chair, Scouting America Troop 23
Vice President, Finance – Western Massachusetts Council, Scouting America
Foundation Chair, Great Barrington Rotary Club
Assistant District Governor, Rotary District 7890
Treasurer, Great Barrington Youth Foundation
Fifteen years of non-profit management in field service, program management, and retail and wholesale sales administration.
director of human resources
melanie moran
Over 25 Years of Experience in Human Resources.
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University.
Former Head Start Parent and Policy Council Member.
director of health and safety
lorie harrington, RN
Associate’s Degree in Nursing from Berkshire Community College.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from UMASS.
Registered Nurse with over 40 years of experience.
Current certification in 1st Aid and CPR
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Pam Wittig
Transportation Manager
Alyssa Sakowski
Executive Coordinator
Reina Mercado-Antunez
Family Engagement Manager
Mabeline Burgos
Early Education Manager
Shana Shippee
Education Site Manager
Alana Bernstein
Education Site Manager
Briana Higgins-Wabshinak
Support Services Manager
Richard Heath
Facilities Manager
Penny Evans
Compliance Manager
Carrie Dupuis
Program and Grant Manager
Tammy LaValley
Education Site Manager
Tyeesha Keele-Kedroe
Education Site Manager
Malarie Culver
Education Site Manager
Donna Boschetti
Health and Safety Manager
Nicole Salvie
Professional Development Specialist
Ivania Mottos
Finance Manager
Chloe Solomon
Education Site Manager
Brittany Kratka
Education Site Manager
