BFAIR Promotes Brown-Wood to Director of Employment Services

Katrina Cardillo • September 23, 2021

Sept. 23, 2021 (North Adams, MA) – BFAIR promotes Kayla Brown-Wood to Director of Employment Services after three years as Assistant Director.

Kayla has been with BFAIR since 2016 where she began as the Employment Coordinator and was then promoted to Assistant Director in 2018. Kayla has been pivotal providing support and placements with local employers for people with disabilities which includes the successful operation of the BFAIR’s bottle and can Redemption Center located on Massachusetts Avenue in North Adams.  She has a Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Studies and a minor in Psychology from Fitchburg State University and is pursuing her Master’s in Public Health Administration.

“I am thrilled for the opportunity to step into this role and am thankful for the organization’s continued support of my professional development and aspirations. I look forward to this next chapter and helping serve the needs of those in our community”, said Brown-Wood.

Theresa Gelinas, SVP of Day Services said of the promotion, “We are excited for Kayla and the Employment Services Department.  Her enthusiasm and dedication for the agency and the people we serve presents the potential for substantial growth in the future.”

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By Katrina Cardillo • March 11, 2025
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