As the Fall Concert season begins, the Executive Board of the Assabet Valley Mastersingers is proud to announce its new Chair Nancy LaPelle, new Secretary Sue Benua, and new Community Representative on the Board Lee Beavers.
Since 2003, Nancy LaPelle has been an independent consultant providing qualitative-research based services in the health care sector. Her focus is to provide clients with data-based summary recommendations needed to inform decision-making related to medical and public health intervention design, process/program improvement and evaluation, individual behavior change (patient and/or physician), cognitive testing of assessment instruments, and health-related information needs. She has also taught courses in qualitative research methodologies and survey design for graduate students, faculty, and medical professionals during this time. Prior to 2003, she was adjunct faculty in the Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. During this time, she also worked at the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute for 10 years as a curriculum and organizational development consultant to public sector agencies.
Susan Benua of Berlin is a former Project Analyst and Engineer. Before moving to Berlin, she was chair of the Music Committee at her church, and formerly served as a Deacon and chair of the Open and Affirming committee. She holds an MS in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an MS in Project Management from Northeastern University. She currently serves as the Treasurer of the Eastern New England Chapter of the Ninety-Nines, a women pilots association.
Lee Beavers of Northborough is a former healthcare professional. She has worked more than 30 years in public relations and publications and more than 10 years as a Patient Representative at UMass Memorial Medical Center. She holds an MS in Public Affairs and Publications from Boston University. She currently serves on the Northborough Council on Aging.
The Board sincerely thanks Matt Pietro for his service.