We’re excited to announce the expansion of 826 Boston’s Board of Directors! On September 1, 2024, Al Campbell and Dr. Shannon Fairley-Pittman will join our Board of Directors.
With more than 20 years of clinical and executive experience, Al Campbell (he/him) is the President of Beth Israel Lahey Health-Winchester Hospital. Prior to joining Beth Israel, he served as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for BJC Christian Hospital and Northwest Healthcare. He has served on the Advisory Boards for the University of Maryland School of Healthcare Administration Program, University of Maryland School of Nursing- Nurse Leadership Institute, and Imagine Hope Community Charter Schools. Al holds his bachelor’s degree from Norfolk State University and master of business administration from the University of Phoenix. He is also a Fellow with the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE). Originally from Guyana, Al enjoys traveling in his spare time as well as following politics in the Caribbean diaspora.
Dr. Shannon Fairley-Pittman (he/him) is a committed organizational leader who works to inspire a world of good. His award winning research from NADOHE (National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education), named “2021 Outstanding Dissertation,” examines the motivational factors toward the success of low-income first generation college students. He provides mentorship to a cohort of national scholars from The Boston Foundation. Dr. Fairley-Pittman is thrilled to join 826 Boston after being an advocate for the organization’s College Essay Boot-Camp for several years. He is an avid reader and enjoys historical non-fiction. Personally, he enjoys trying new restaurants with his husband and hiking with their dog, Miss. Barnie.
“It’s an honor to be part of 826 Boston because of its strong commitment to exposing youth to the power of literacy,” said Dr. Fairley-Pitman. “As a board member, I am most excited to propel initiatives that allow for Boston youth to read, create, and experience stories that inspire joy, challenge assumptions, and provide new perspectives on the world around them.”
Photo credit for Al Campbell (left): Al Campbell
Photo credit for Dr. Fairley-Pittman (right): Schmidt St Fleur
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