Meet OUR board of directors

Lilian coleman

I am a longtime resident of Hampshire County and an African American greeting card artist. I bring a propensity of empathy to those suffering from racism, classism, ageism, sexism, homophobia, and more in the Amherst community.

tom fair

Tom Fair is a local gardener counting down the days until retirement. His life changed for the better when on one rainy April morning he walked into ACC and asked for help and got help and so much more. He is grateful to have the chance to help others.

Anurima chattopadhyay

Anurima is a student at Amherst College and a Case Manager at ACC. She is passionate about setting participants up for success and brings to the Board first-hand knowledge of how ACC works to support members of the community.

Joshua berins

Joshua Berins is a longtime resident of Amherst. He is a local Artisan creating handmade jewelry and running his own business selling his own jewelry at Farmers Markets and Craft Fairs in the area. He brings his experience as a businessman as the treasurer for ACC.

lou sorrentino

Lou Sorrentino, LADC is a retired Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and historical reseacher with an exhibit at the Smithsonian. He is also still a songwriter/performer who made the video HOPE NEVER STOPS for the Emily Dickinson Museum.

loreto ruiz

Loreto is a Licensed Massage Therapist and Reiki Master Teacher who believes in the inherent dignity of all people and creatures of Earth. She is a life-long Human Rights advocate that loves to indulge in the beauty of Shakespeare and other literary greats.

Marjorie Levenson

As a former small business owner recently retired of Squash, Inc. I am proud to serve in the capacity of a Board member. I have always believed both as an individual and a business owner that it was my duty to give back to community.