Rebecca holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Service Management from the University of Massachusetts. She also completed a graduate certificate program at Clark University in Nonprofit Management. Rebecca first began her career at Riverbrook Residence in 1998 at the age of 20 years old as a direct care staff. In 2005 she took the role of Day Program Coordinator. In 2012, after earning her RN at Berkshire Community Collage she moved into the position of Clinical Program Director. In 2016 she worked alongside Riverbrook’s Founder Joan Burkhard to seamlessly transition into the role of Executive Director. Rebecca approaches organizational leadership holistically with the goal of seeing each community member as innately whole and creative individuals who are empowered by being seen, heard and valued.

“The personal growth that I have experienced as a part of the Riverbrook community is immeasurable. I know irrefutably that I would not be the same person I am today had I not been embraced by the many loving people at Riverbrook Residence. I am deeply grateful daily that I am given the opportunity to do work that I know makes an enormous difference in the lives of others and my own. It truly is a gift.”