Newton's Lasell University Announces New Board Leadership

NEWTON, MA — Lasell University announced Wednesday new leadership within the school's Board of Trustees.

Gerry DeRoche, chief executive officer of NEADS, a nonprofit that provides service dogs to individuals with disabilities, has been elected chair of the Lasell University Board of Trustees and Lori Hindle, chief of staff at Slade Gorton, the supplier of seafood products to retailers, distributors, and food-service operations nationwide, has been elected vice chair.

DeRoche and Hindle are longtime members of the Lasell governing board, said school officials. DeRoche served as vice chair for five years and succeeds Keon Holmes, who served as chair for five years and will remain on the board following the transition.

“We are fortunate to have such active, engaged, and committed board members in leadership positions,” said Lasell President Michael Alexander in a statement. “Gerry and Lori bring a wealth of experience and keen insights to their new roles. We thank Keon for his visionary leadership during his tenure as chair, and we are honored that he will remain on our board.”

In addition to his service to Lasell, DeRoche has been involved with diverse group of nonprofit organizations, including the Nativity Preparatory School, the National Braille Press, Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue, the Jimmy Fund, and The Umbrella Arts Center.

Prior to her current position at Slate Gordon, Hindle was senior managing consultant at Public Financial Management. Prior to that, she served as director of intergovernmental affairs and deputy chief of staff at the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Executive Office for Administration and Finance.

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