Staff Highlights

Katrina Cardillo • February 2, 2025

Employees of the Quarter - Q2 2024

Tracie Gregorie
House Manager

Tracie Gregorie

Kristine Charbonneau
CBDS Specialist

Kristine Charbonneau

Staff Educational Accomplishments

Michelle Baity, SVP of Human Resources

Michelle completed her MBA in December 2024 from Fitchburg State University. 

Kristen Wampler, VP of Community Services

Kristen completed her graduate level Certificate in Nonprofit Human Services Management, which the Providers Council offers at a discount in partnership with Suffolk University. 

Tami Minck, Director of Quality Compliance

Tami completed her Leadership of Nonprofit Organizations Graduate Certificate through Southern New Hampshire University.  

Educational Assistance - As part of our robust employee benefits, and due to a generous contribution from Sally Hart Peterson, the Hart Family Fund, supports staff who through their professional development further BFAIR’s mission to provide quality, individualized care to people of all abilities. The Hart Family Fund provides financial assistance and support for education assistance, staff training and appreciation of the work of dedicated and quality staff. 

HART FAMILY FUND

New Staff & Internal Promotions

Noelle Crawford

Director of Learning and Development

Deborah Harpin
Promoted to Director of Employment Services 

Laura Baran

Promoted to Senior Director of Employment Services 

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Georgia Napolitano
Promoted to Director of Finance 

Kayla Brown-Wood
Promoted to Director of Community Services 

Christine Meiklejohn
Promoted to Senior Director of Residential Services 

Kaitlyn Moresi
Promoted to Vice President of Clinical Services 

Theresa Denette wearing a black sweater with a white shirt

BFAIR Appoints Theresa Denette, MBA to Interim Chief Operating Officer

By Smart Websites Team • March 11, 2026
BFAIR is pleased to announce the appointment of Theresa Denette, MBA, as Interim Chief Operating Officer (COO).
A lblue and green graphic with helmet distribution written on it with the BFAIR's logo

BFAIR Promotes Safety and Awareness During Brain Injury Awareness Month with Free Helmet Distribution and Community “Stand Out” Events

By Katrina Cardillo • March 3, 2026
March is recognized nationwide as Brain Injury Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding of brain injuries and promoting prevention, safety, and support for individuals and families impacted.
Ethel Altiery, Interim CEO, and Deb Harpin, Director of Employment Services, stand with sold sign

BFAIR Purchases Building at 1000 Massachusetts Avenue to Support Growth of Bottle & Can Redemption Center

By Katrina Cardillo • January 21, 2026
BFAIR is pleased to announce the purchase of the building located at 1000 Massachusetts Avenue in North Adams, home to the BFAIR Bottle & Can Redemption Center effective January 9, 2026.
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