40 Under Forty 2020 by Berkshire Eagle Media

Withacombina onofcompassion,commitmentto thecommunity,andadrivetoexcelintheworkplace, Iamexcitedtointroducetoyouthisyear’s40Under Fortyawardees

Whenwebeganthiscelebratoryevent veyears ago,wewantedtorecognizetheoutstanding youngleaderswhoaremoversandshakersinour communityandleadingusintothefuture.Year a eryear,whatourawardeesaccomplishattheir professionandinourcommunityisnothingshortof awe-inspiring,andthisyear’sclassisnoexcep on. Selectedfrommorethan235nomina ons,this year’s40UnderFortyclassconsistsofanarrayofrolesandindustries—from entrepreneurstoeducators,publicservantstosmall businessowners.While theirprofessions andpursuitsvary,theyareall workingtowardsasharedgoal: improvingthequalityoflifeforthose livingandworkingintheBerkshires. Weareabletohonortheseexcep onalindividuals thanksinparttoour sponsors—LENCOArmoredVehicles,BerkshireBank,GeneralDynamicsMission SystemsandGreylockFederalCreditUnion,andthemany judges,sponsors, supportersandadver sers.AspecialthankyougoestotheHolidayInnand Suites-Berkshiresforhos ngthesoireewherewehonortheseleadersand innovators,andto1BerkshireandtheBerkshireEagleforbeingourpartnersin honoringrisingbusinessandcommunityleaders

Inthefollowingpages,ourawardeesshare—intheirwords—howtheyaremaking aposi veimpactonourcommunity.Iknowtheirpro leswillenlighten,educate, andinspireyou, as theydidforme.Thereisnodoubt thatourregionisingood hands as welooktothefuture.

AFO U N DATI O N

TheBerkshireCommunity CollegeFounda on currently managesover100endowedand morethan50non-endowedscholarships.

Inthepast15yearstheBCCFounda on hasawardedinexcessof$2.5millionin scholarshipsto morethan2,200students.

Thevastmajorityofdona onstosupport BCCaremanagedbytheFounda onandare thereforetax-deduc bletothefullestextent allowedbylaw.

For moreinforma onabout howyoumay supportBCCortodiscussincludingBCCin yourestate plan, pleasecontact Shela Levante at 413.236.3070 or slevante@berkshirecc.edu. www.berkshirecc.edu/founda on

Thursday,March26, 2020 5:00pm Recep on 6:00pmCeremony

HolidayInnandSuites 1WestStreet,Pi s eld,MA01201 (Formerly Crowne PlazaHotel)

Tickets:$65/person Includesrecep onwithheavy horsd’oeuvresandcashbar. Purchaseat413-236-2185or www.berkshirecc.edu/40underforty.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

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Assistant Vice President, WillowInvestments for Loving Change,

HOMETOWN: Arlington, TX

HOMETOWN: RESIDENCE: EDUCATION: CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: corporate world to encourage more girls to become engineers and realize their enormous power to impact the world Act III: Now working to encourage all people, investors, leaders and companies to realize their enormous power to impact the world COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

FAVORITE BERKSHIRE PERSON/PLACE/THING:

RESIDENCE: EDUCATION: One Spirit Interfaith

ULTIMATE CAREER GOAL:

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FAVORITE BERKSHIRE PERSON/PLACE/THING:

Idea Jam Emcee

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A L I S O N B R I G H A M MA

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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Working at a community college means becoming part of

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HOMETOWN: RESIDENCE: EDUCATION:

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HOMETOWN: Bogota, Colombia

RESIDENCE: Boston & Stockbridge, MA

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Lindsay Codwise Foundation Program Manager

L I N D S AY C O D W I S E

HOMETOWN: RESIDENCE: EDUCATION:

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: I am very lucky to work at a place where giving back is

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Children’s Book Author HOMETOWN: Lee, MA

RESIDENCE: Great Barrington, MA

EDUCATION: University of Virginia, College, B A in English

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Author of seven novels and picture books published by The Care and Feeding of a Pet Black Hole ; books translated into

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GEN NOW RETREAT

Supply Chain Manager, Lenco

HOMETOWN:

RESIDENCE:

EDUCATION: Taconic High School Graduate; The Sage College’s Albany, B A in Business

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: I understood the value of customer focus from lessons learned in my career at General Dynamics (GD) I later chose to expand my career by

prosper and grow

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: My late mother, Judy M DiCicco, taught me and my sisters, Casey and Courtney, to become “change makers ” We established the whole We learned so much from her about the importance of giving back

ULTIMATE CAREER GOAL: Lenco is a world-renowned manufacturer and leading employer in our community since 1981 I am honored to assist in its next big growth

INDIVIDUAL YOU ADMIRE MOST: My mother, Judy At the young age of 41, she

strong work ethic and inspired our commitment to giving back

HIDDEN/UNIQUE TALENTS: Basketball player & coach, golfer, car enthusiast.

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Business Director - Combat and Autonomous Systems, General Dynamics

HOMETOWN: Newark Valley, NY

RESIDENCE:

EDUCATION: M S Industrial and of Technology; M B A Isenberg School of Management, University of and Management Engineering,

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: I have been fortunate to be part of a rapidly growing

Manufacturing Leadership Program and growing my role to now manage a business

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FAVORITE BERKSHIRE PERSON/PLACE/THING: Overlook at Kennedy Park / Park

ULTIMATE CAREER GOAL: I am working for a future of inclusivity and acceptance of our immigrant community Regardless of where you have come from, my goal is to

INDIVIDUAL YOU ADMIRE MOST:

HIDDEN/UNIQUE TALENTS: I can play the drums and violin! I also have the ability to FAVORITE BERKSHIRE PERSON/PLACE/THING:

Program Manager, Community Access to the Arts (CATA), Great Barrington, MA

HOMETOWN: Templeton, MA

RESIDENCE: Hudson, NY

EDUCATION: Lesley University, Liberal Arts, B.A.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: I consider myself incredibly lucky to have mission-driven work that aligns with my personal values of mutual respect and empathy for others My

path where I have grown both personally and professionally COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

Berkshire County, including public schools, social service agencies, nursing homes, and community centers; Downtown Great Barrington Cultural District Steering

ULTIMATE CAREER GOAL: Believing deeply in the power of art and culture to

INDIVIDUAL YOU ADMIRE MOST: There are countless people who inspire and support me Those I admire most are hardworking, open-minded, and have a knack for

HIDDEN/UNIQUE TALENTS: Remaining totally laid back if called by the wrong name,

FAVORITE BERKSHIRE PERSON/PLACE/THING: Umpachene Falls, Mass MoCA, and Dream Away Lodge.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

Commercial Lender, Salisbury Bank and Trust Company, Great Barrington, MA

HOMETOWN:

RESIDENCE:

EDUCATION: B.A. in Business from Southern New Hampshire University (Cum Laude Graduate)

6th Grade History Teacher & Cross Country Coach, BART Charter Public School, Adams, MA

HOMETOWN: Galway, NY

RESIDENCE:

EDUCATION: The College of Saint Rose, B A & M S in History and

ULTIMATE CAREER GOAL:

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FAVORITE BERKSHIRE PERSON/PLACE/THING:

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: In 10 years, I have had the honor to teach and coach hundreds of our county’s youth I teach empathy, compassion, respect, and grit Our students are tomorrow’s leaders My runners are community leaders both in the school and community If you give them the tools to succeed, they will surprise you!

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: I have coached BART cross country for 10 years I am a founding member of Berkshire Ultra Running Community for Service (BURCS)

sanctuaries, and Free to Run I believe in leading by example to help our neighbors!

ULTIMATE CAREER GOAL:

models our youth need Any goal is achievable

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FAVORITE BERKSHIRE PERSON/PLACE/THING: Elizabeth’s.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: I have called the Southern Berkshires home for most of

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

HOMETOWN: RESIDENCE: EDUCATION: Bay Path University,

ULTIMATE CAREER GOAL:

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FAVORITE BERKSHIRE PERSON/PLACE/THING:

HOMETOWN: RESIDENCE: EDUCATION:

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Clerk, Board of Directors at Community Health

ULTIMATE CAREER GOAL: throughout the region INDIVIDUAL YOU ADMIRE MOST: become HIDDEN/UNIQUE TALENTS: I played the french horn for many years and made a CD

FAVORITE BERKSHIRE PERSON/PLACE/THING: South Street Pizza House

H A PPY 6 0 T H

B I R T H D AY, B C C !

The ﬁrst CommunityCollege in Massachuse s is turning 60 andwewanttocelebratewithall of you. Join us for a storyexhibit in Juneandacommunity festival in September.We aregoingbacktoourroots andwhere it all began, at thePi sﬁeldCommon.

BCC ALUMNI & FRIENDS ANNIVERSARY STORY EXHIBIT

Dresslikethe1960’sandenjoylivemusic,drinksand goodtimeswitholdfriends!Read the stories of BCC alumniandfriends from 1960 until today.Let us allcometogether,shareour storiesaboutthe ﬁrst communitycollege in Massachuse sandcelebrateour 60thanniversary!

BCCwill be celebratingits 60th anniversarywiththe wholeBerkshireCommunity,showcasingour academic programs, studentclubs and supportservices through engagingandentertaining activitiesandperformances –where it all began:Outside of BCC’s ﬁrst location at theCommon in Pi sﬁeld.Join us for a dayfull of fun withfriends,familyandcommunity.

If you areaperson withadisabilityand need accommodations,please contactToniBuckley at (413)236-3075 or alumni@berkshirecc.edu.

HOMETOWN: RESIDENCE: EDUCATION:

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: and theatrical works I am their champion, promoter, collaborator, defender, conjoler, friend, and producer so their voices and stories can be heard 100+ projects in and it

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

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INDIVIDUAL YOU ADMIRE MOST: Too many to count but I admire leaders who are HIDDEN/UNIQUE TALENTS:

FAVORITE BERKSHIRE PERSON/PLACE/THING:

HOMETOWN: RESIDENCE: EDUCATION:

HIGHLIGHTS: Everyday I’m learning something new or helping someone

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FAVORITE BERKSHIRE PERSON/PLACE/THING: The Airport Rooms

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Claims Specialist, Guardian Life

HOMETOWN: RESIDENCE:

EDUCATION: 2002 graduate of Taconic High school and 2004 graduate of Berkshire Community College

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MCL A CONGRATULATES

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Network (BRAINworks) Content of Liberal Arts, North Adams, MA

HOMETOWN: Sidney, NY

RESIDENCE: Bennington, VT

EDUCATION: College, BFA and MAT

FAVORITE BERKSHIRE PERSON/PLACE/THING:

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Vice Principal of Teaching and

HOMETOWN:

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Williams College Center for Learning

Williams College, Williams College, HOMETOWN:

RESIDENCE: EDUCATION:

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: I know how important mindfulness and mental and physical wellbeing are in our development Combining my backgrounds in psychiatry, medicine,

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Adventures in Learning Coordinator–provide enrichment classes to Williamstown Elementary; Yogaforourlives–founder of Yoga–free community classes to toddlers; teach yoga to kids at local elementary schools

ULTIMATE CAREER GOAL:

INDIVIDUAL YOU ADMIRE MOST: tragedies, successes, and the greatest honor of all, becoming parents He is the most loving and dedicated husband, father, and member of the community

HIDDEN/UNIQUE TALENTS: themed children birthday cakes

FAVORITE BERKSHIRE PERSON/PLACE/THING: Pine Cobble Trail in Williamstown

HOMETOWN: RESIDENCE:

EDUCATION: The Sage Colleges,

Instructor

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Daytoincludekeynotespeaker,workshops,lunch(free!),plenarysessiononLGBTQIA+visibilitywithcommunityleaders,andmore.

Northrop,aneducatoronAIDS andhomosexualit ytoteens,got deeplyinvolvedinACTUP,ge ng arrestedforademonstra oninside NewYork’sSt.Patrick’sCathedral. Sheistheco-hostoftheweekly TVnewsshow “GayUSA . ”