Philanthropy Advisory Board

The Philanthropy Advisory Board's (PAB) mission is to meaningfully expand awareness and raise critical funds for the most urgent needs of MMC and its affiliates.  This includes substantial capital upgrades, acquiring cutting edge, state-of-the-art equipment, attracting and retaining top medical staff and specialists and building a model, “Best In Class in Western Mass” healthcare ministry that will shine as a beacon of hope for those we serve.

Members of the PAB will provide professional expertise; diverse knowledge of constituent perspectives; connections to local resources, colleagues and peers; philanthropic support and other forms of needed assistance.

Members:

Nicole D’Amour Schneider, Chair
Big Y Foods, Vice President of Supermarket Operations

Deborah Bitsoli* Mercy Medical Center, President	Mark A. Kenton, MD Mercy Medical Center, Chief of Emergency Dept.
Bob Bolduc Pride Stores, Former President	Paul Mancinone Paul Mancinone Company, PC, President
Chris Diamond Astro Chemicals, Inc., President	John Marenco, MD Pioneer Valley Cardiology Assoc. & Mercy Medical Center, Chair, Cardiology Dept.
Doreen T. Fadus Retired, Mercy Medical Center	Lisa McCarthy Yankee Candle Company, President, Home Fragrance Business Unit, Newell Brands
Frank D. Gulluni Retired	Robert, Roose, MD Mercy Medical, Chief Medical Officer & Chief Administrative Officer
Geoffrey Hoyt * Mercy Medical Center, Chief Development Officer	Vikram Sondhi, MD Mercy Medical Center, Oncology
David C. Johnson Northeast Connection, Inc., Retired President	Michelle Theroux Berkshire Hills Music Academy, Executive Director/CEO Mercy Medical Center, Board Chair
David Kelley, MD Mercy Medical Center, Urology, Retired