MetroWest YMCA Welcomes New Board Members and Announces Leadership Changes
The MetroWest YMCA has appointed three new members to its Board of Directors, confirmed at the Annual Meeting in May. The Y also announced Regina Marshall, Chief Operating Officer at Advocates, as Board Chair, with Visi Tilak elected Vice Chair. Outgoing members Jim Stucchi, Tom Caron, and Patricia Duarte were recognized for their dedicated service.
Celebrating Contributions
Stucchi, President/Designer, Stucchi Landscape & Design, has served on the Board since 2016. He played a key role in the 2019 renovation of the Framingham Branch and helped shape the vision for the forthcoming Team Hoyt Community YMCA.
Caron, beloved sports commentator on New England’s NSEN, joined the Board in 2022. He will continue in his role as Co-Chair of the MetroWest YMCA’s Capital Campaign Leadership Cabinet, which unites community leaders from Ashland, Holliston, Hopkinton, Framingham, and Sherborn to raise funds for a new regional YMCA facility.
Duarte, Founder and Principal Consultant of Decision Insight, Inc., was elected Board Chair in 2023, following a decade of service on the Board. Under her leadership, the MetroWest YMCA expanded access for families across the region, developed a four-year strategic plan, and launched the Where Community Happens capital campaign to construct the Team Hoyt Community YMCA in Ashland. Duarte will continue serving in the role of Past Board Chair.
“My heartfelt gratitude goes to Patrica, Jim, and Tom for their vision, leadership, and unwavering commitment to strengthening our communities through the mission of the Y,” said Rick MacPherson, President and CEO of the MetroWest YMCA.
Welcoming New Board Chair, Vice Chair, and Board Members
The MetroWest YMCA also announced the election of Regina Marshall, Chief Operating Officer at Advocates, as Board Chair. Marshall brings decades of leadership experience in nonprofit organizations and state government at both executive and operational levels.
A Framingham resident, Marshall holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and African American Studies from Simmons College and a law degree from Northeastern University. She is the proud mother of three—twin daughters and a son—all of whom have attended summer camp and classes at the MetroWest YMCA.
“The YMCA holds a special place in my heart,” said Marshall. “Attending YMCA programs as a child gave me the confidence to approach challenges and to lead. As Board Chair, I hope to inspire more people to see the Y as a place where they belong, where possibilities are nurtured, and where our community comes together to create a brighter future for all.”
Joining Marshall as Vice Chair is Visi Tilak, an Ashland-based writer, journalist, author, and artist. Tilak also serves as Co-Chair of the MetroWest YMCA’s Leadership Cabinet and is working with the YMCA State Alliance and International offices to explore opportunities for global partnerships, including with a YMCA in India.
The MetroWest YMCA also welcomes three new members to the Board of Directors:
- Cristina Morrissiey, Senior Vice President, Retail Branch Network Manager at Webster Five and former President of the Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce.
- David O’Leary, radio and voice-over personality, avid runner, and weekday morning host for GBH Music's CRB Classical 99.5, WCRB.
- Dan Rea, Head of Business Development and Strategy at Day of AI, an MIT initiative providing free, accessible artificial intelligence curriculum for K–12 students and educators.
"Together, this new leadership team reflects the diversity and strength of our MetroWest community,” said MacPherson. “The experience and passion that Regina, Visi, Christina, Dan, and David bring will be invaluable as we continue to advance our mission and deepen our impact across the region.”
About the MetroWest YMCA
The MetroWest YMCA is a cause-driven nonprofit dedicated to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Serving more than 25,000 children, families, and seniors each year, the Y provides programs that nurture potential, promote health and well-being, and inspire action for the common good. Open to all—regardless of age, income, or background—the Y ensures everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
Incoming Chair- Regina Marshall
Regina Marshall is the Chief Operating Officer at Advocates, a nonprofit organization providing comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges. Regina has a broad range of experience as a legal advocate and administrator at both the executive and operational levels of state government. During her tenure at the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services, she oversaw disability agencies that include the Department of Developmental Services, Massachusetts Commission for the Blind, Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, and the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Prior to joining Advocates, Regina served as Center Director of the Massachusetts Mental Health Center, which serves over 1,200 clients, where she was responsible for all clinical and administrative operations. In 2020, Regina joined the board of trustees at Bethany Hill Place.
A resident of Framingham, Regina holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and African American studies from Simmons College and a law degree from Northeastern University. She is the proud mom of three — twin daughters and a son. In the rare free time, she gets between working and parenting, Regina loves to cook and bake.
Incoming Vice Chair- Visi Tilak
Visi Tilak is a writer, journalist, author, and artist. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, NPR, and The Boston Globe. As a multidisciplinary mixed media artist, her work has been exhibited in galleries and juried art shows, earning multiple honors. Visi is passionate about using her talents to help organizations and communities shape meaningful narratives. For the past several years, Visi’s served as the Co-Chair for the MetroWest YMCA’s Leadership Cabinet, steering volunteers on the financial support for the Team Hoyt Community YMCA serving the MetroWest community. Visi lives in Ashland with her husband, Tilak Subrahmanian, and their children Sid (??) and ?. She grew up attending the Y in her hometown in India and is working with our YMCA State Alliance and International offices to strengthen relationships and explore opportunities to create a partnership with a YMCA in India.
Cristina Morrissiey
Cristina is the Senior Vice President, Retail Branch Network Manager at Webster Five, where she leads the strategic direction and performance of the bank’s retail branch network with a focus on exceptional customer experience. Cristina is a committed advocate for local communities; she previously served as President of the Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce for three consecutive terms and remains actively involved in regional developments and initiatives. Cristina lives in Hopkinton with her husband, Michael and two sons Garret (21) and Devin (15) who have grown up enjoying the YMCA through before/after school programs, summer camps and memberships.
David O’Leary is a seasoned radio and television personality based in Framingham, Massachusetts. He has been a familiar voice on Magic 106.7’s “Morning Magic” for many years and is currently a weekday morning host for GBH Music's CRB Classical 99.5, WCRB. Beyond broadcasting, David is a sought-after voice-over artist, lending his warm and relatable style to national brands such as Fidelity Investments, Harvard Business School Publishing, and American Airlines. He operates his own voice-over business, working from his professional home studio.
An avid runner, David has completed multiple marathons, often tying his passion for running to his advocacy for mental health and suicide prevention. He has served as the board chair of the Massachusetts chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, using his platform to raise awareness and support for mental health initiatives.
Dan Rea serves as the Head of Business Development and Strategy at Day of AI, an initiative developed at MIT that provides free, accessible artificial intelligence curriculum and activities for K–12 students and educators. The program is designed to be flexible, allowing educators to implement the resources at any time and in any format that suits their needs. No prior technology or coding experience is required, making it inclusive for all backgrounds and abilities.
Before joining Day of AI, Rea spent nearly two decades in professional baseball, including roles with the Boston Red Sox and as General Manager of their Triple-A affiliate, the Worcester Red Sox. He was instrumental in the development of Polar Park, a key component of Worcester's downtown revitalization.
Dan lives in Framingham with his wife, Lindsay, son Benjamin who we hear has been enjoying gymnastics at the Y, and their newest addition, Caroline.