Meet Our Team

BCCCC Leadership

Katherine V. Smith
Katherine V. Smith
Executive Director
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Katherine V. Smith

Katherine V. Smith

Executive Director

Katherine has been executive director of the Center for Corporate Citizenship at the Boston College Carroll School of Management for more than a decade, assembling a marvelous team to serve a vibrant community of members. She also serves as faculty at the Carroll School of Management where she teaches "Business in Society." Katherine has worked with public-private partnerships for more than 30 years. Prior to her current role, she served as AVP of Research at Brown University, and the COO of the University of Massachusetts Foundation, where she doubled assets under management to more than $700 million. She has unique experience driving large scale social impact initiatives and joint research projects that explore the intersection of neuroscience, equity, and education. Katherine is the co-author with Dave Stangis of '21st Century Corporate Citizenship: A Practical Guide to Delivering Value to Society and to Your Business’ and “The Executive’s Guide to 21st Century Corporate Citizenship: How Your Company Can Win the Battle for Reputation and Impact.”

Shyam R. Gadwal
Shyam R. Gadwal
Director of Executive Education

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Shyam R. Gadwal

Shyam R. Gadwal

Director of Executive Education

Shyam is a seasoned leader in organizational development and inclusive leadership with nearly two decades of experience across higher education and nonprofit organizations. As Director of Executive Education & Advisory Services, he designs workshops and tools that connect ESG/CSR to business outcomes while developing executive course materials on stakeholder engagement, communications, and strategic planning. Shyam's approach centers on building inclusive environments where diverse perspectives drive innovation and measurable organizational excellence.

Colleen Olphert
Colleen Olphert
Director of Membership

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Colleen Olphert

Colleen Olphert

Director of Membership

In her role as Director of Membership and Member Services, Colleen leads the strategy and operations related to the recruitment and retention of member companies; organizes and leads the Center's Advisory Boards; oversees production of annual primary research; and guides input into content presented at BCCCC’s annual conference.

Liz O'Neill
Liz O'Neill
Director of Marketing and Communications

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Liz O'Neill

Liz O'Neill

Director of Marketing and Communications

Liz O'Neill has worked in digital content marketing for the past 20 years. At BCCCC she enjoys helping companies connect with the Center's many resources, learning opportunities, and with one another.

Julie Soucie
Julie Soucie
Director of Finance & Operations

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Julie Soucie

Julie Soucie

Director of Finance & Operations

BCCCC Staff

Carshena Berry-Arthur
Carshena Berry-Arthur
Fiscal Specialist

617-522-2943
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Carshena Berry-Arthur

Carshena Berry-Arthur

Fiscal Specialist

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Carshena joined the Center in 2024. She has over 30 years of experience in finance and accounting, working in a variety of organizations, from hospitals and other nonprofits to Fortune 500 companies like John Hancock, JPMorgan Chase, and Brown Brothers Herriman. She believes "it's not about how much you make, but the people you spend your time with." Shena volunteers every year, running an IRS tax site for low-income families and senior citizens. Together with a team of volunteers, she prepares over 1,000 tax returns each year.

Hailey DiCicco
Hailey DiCicco
Senior Executive Education and Advisory Associate

617-522-8376
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Hailey DiCicco

Hailey DiCicco

Senior Executive Education and Advisory Associate

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Hailey DiCicco has worked in the reserach field for the last 4 years, with time spent at a market reserach firm and now implementing her knowledge and skills on the Executive Education team as the Senior Executive Education and Advisory Associate. She collaborates with the team to create and devlop content, and works with our members on any custom programs they want to put together for the CSR professionals at their organization. She graduated with a Bachelors in Economics from Ursinus College, and is currently in pursuit of her Master in Business Administration through our very own Carroll School of Managment. She hopes this will help her further engage with the topics of Corporate Citizenship, and better understand how to be a good leader and member of a team. 

Arthur Genc
Arthur Genc
Data Analyst

617-522-8467
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Arthur Genc

Arthur Genc

Data Analyst

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Evelyn Hanley
Evelyn Hanley
Member Services Associate

617-522-6482
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Evelyn Hanley

Evelyn Hanley

Member Services Associate

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Evelyn Hanley is a Member Services Associate driven by a passion for building meaningful connections that lead to actionable progress. Evelyn graduated from Boston College with a degree in Economics and has a background in client-facing market research. She is also currently pursuing her Masters in Business Administration through BC's Carroll School of Management.

Yuzhen He
Yuzhen He
Senior Research Analyst, Membership

617-522-1159
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Yuzhen He

Yuzhen He

Senior Research Analyst, Membership

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Sam Immanuel
Sam Immanuel
Assistant Director of Program & Enrollment Management

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Sam Immanuel

Sam Immanuel

Assistant Director of Program & Enrollment Management

Sam Immanuel is a member of the BCCCC Executive Education team. He brings experience in project management and nonprofit leadership to support the Center’s members through effective enrollment management. Sam most enjoys helping to ensure that corporate members receive significant value as they engage with the Center’s Executive Education offerings.

Jenny Jing
Jenny Jing
Associate Director, Information Systems and User Experience

617-522-1173
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Jenny Jing

Jenny Jing

Associate Director, Information Systems and User Experience

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Marc Lancia
Marc Lancia
Member Services Associate

617-522-3746
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Marc Lancia

Marc Lancia

Member Services Associate

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Marc Lancia is a Member Services Associate with close to two years of experience exploring the dimensions of Corporate Social Responsibility for the Center's corporate members. Marc graduated from Providence College with a B.A. in Political Science and is currently pursing his MBA through the university's Carroll School of Management. His passion in CSR centers around Disaster Relief and Preparedness and supporting veteran communities.  

Erin McDonald
Erin McDonald
Assistant Director of Member Recruitment

(617) 552-1572
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Erin McDonald

Erin McDonald

Assistant Director of Member Recruitment

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Erin McDonald is a member of the BCCCC Member Services team. She brings her experience in business development and account management to support her clients through curiosity, active listening, and efficient problem solving. Erin most enjoys helping to ensure a positive member experience while helping corporate citizens maximize their CSR & ESG efforts.

Will McGrath
Will McGrath
Graphic Designer

617-522-8467
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Will McGrath

Will McGrath

Graphic Designer

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Will McGrath is a Graphic Designer with 5 years of experience of digital design and marketing. As a graphic designer specializing in data visualization and research communication, he translates complex information into clear, compelling visuals.

Ellen Murphy
Ellen Murphy
Assistant Director, Corporate Sponsorships

617-522-8672
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Ellen Murphy

Ellen Murphy

Assistant Director, Corporate Sponsorships

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Ellen Murphy specializes in relationship development and sponsorship sales, bringing over 25 years of experience in corporate marketing, event management and corporate citizenship.

Peter Rachlin
Peter Rachlin
Member Services Associate

617-522-0723
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Peter Rachlin

Peter Rachlin

Member Services Associate

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Peter Rachlin is a member of the BCCCC Member Services team. He brings two years of experience with the Center. Peter most enjoys helping members fully understand all the resources and opportunities the Center has to offer.

Adam Shea
Adam Shea
Assistant Director of Membership and New Member Development

617-522-6031
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Adam Shea

Adam Shea

Assistant Director of Membership and New Member Development

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Adam has been in multiple leadership and account management roles with "Fortune 200" companies for over 30 years prior to coming to BCCCC. Adam has a passion for people and building long lasting global relationships with both teammates and companies alike. Adam's ability to provide the highest level of member delight was forged by years as a former PGA Professional and NCAA Women's Golf Coach listening to challenegs and mentoring complex solutions in simplified terms to impact challenges for members, companies and teammates around the globe.

Jacob Stewart
Jacob Stewart
Member Services Associate

617-522-4545
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Jacob Stewart

Jacob Stewart

Member Services Associate

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Jacob is a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) professional with over two years of experience advancing sustainability efforts for the Center’s corporate members. He holds a B.A. in International Studies from Boston College’s Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences and is currently pursuing his MBA through the university’s Carroll School of Management. His work is driven by a strong interest in renewable energy and the global evolution of sustainability reporting standards.

Connor Toomey
Connor Toomey
Event Management Administrator

617-522-3569
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Connor Toomey

Connor Toomey

Event Management Administrator

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