Executive Board
The officers are elected annually and the at large members serve staggered three years terms, with four at large positions becoming open each year.
Additionally, there are several standing committees appointed by the President, that address specific issues and represent MEHA on other Boards and Stakeholder meetings.
Any member in good standing is eligible for election to an Executive board position. If you are interested in serving on the Executive Board contact us at [email protected].
Note: Executive board meetings are held every month. The odd-numbered months (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov) are conducted as in-person meetings. The even-numbered months (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec) are conducted virtually.
Executive Board Officers
President
Rike Sterrett
MPH, REHS/RS
DPH
Office of Local & Regional Health
Vice President
Vivian Zeng
MPH, REHS, CP-FS
Sudbury Health Department
(978) 440-5480
Treasurer
Mishel Caisapanta
BA, RS/REHS
Leicester Health Department
508-892-7000 x118
Secretary
Michael Boudreau
MPA, REHS / RS
Natick Board of Health
(508) 647-6460
Immediate Past President
William (Bill) Murphy
MS, RS, CHO
Framingham Public Health Department
508-326-8279
Board Members
Term Ending 2026
Heather Gallant
Camille Griffin
Diane Acosta
James Starbard
Term Ending 2027
Kerry Dunnell
Regina Hanson
Kathleen Washburn
Trevor Bruso
Term Ending 2028
David Flaherty
Jessica Cliff
Laura Dellechiaie
Samantha Menard
Presidents
Active Past Presidents
Past Presidents
Robin Williams
BS, REHS / RS
Framingham Department of Public Health
Marlborough Board of Health
Phone: 508-532-5643
Diane Chalifoux-Judge
REHS / RS, CP-FS
Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division
Phone: 857-991-0267
Paula Champagne
Harwich Health Department
Phone: 508-430-7509
James White
RS
Natick Health Department
Phone: 508-647-6460
Leon Bethune
MPH
Boston Public Health Commission
Phone: 617-534-5965
Patrick Maloney
RS
Brookline Health Department
Phone: 617-730-2300
Larry Ramdin
RS
Watertown Board of Health
Phone: 617-972-6446
Steven Ward
MPH, MS
- 1948 – 1951: Frederick H. Walker, Jr.
- 1951 – 1954: Dr. Joseph S. Goldbarb
- 1954 – 1955: Michael H. McCormack
- 1955 – 1956: Roy N. Cassavant
- 1956 – 1957: Cyril C. Sullivan
- 1957 – 1958: Harold D. Rose
- 1958 – 1959: Harlan W. Kingsbury
- 1959 – 1960: Clarance L. Edwards
- 1960 – 1961: Edward F. M. Wong
- 1961 – 1962: John J. Doheny
- 1962 – 1963: Tracy I. Flagg
- 1963 – 1964: Vartkes “Vic” K. Karaian
- 1964 – 1965: Edward H. Tateosian
- 1965 – 1966: John F. Smith
- 1966 – 1967: John R. Harvey
- 1967 – 1968: Richard F. Slein
- 1968 – 1969: William F. Hurley
- 1969 – 1970: Leo H. DeCoteau
- 1970 – 1971: Eugene A. Dranka
- 1971 – 1972: Colin E. Cameron
- 1972 – 1973: Joseph “Jay” Walsh
- 1973 – 1974: William McMenimen
- 1974 – 1975: Lewis Draffen
- 1975 – 1976: Walter Szcerbinski
- 1976 – 1977: Jack Bush
- 1977 – 1978: John Carr
- 1978 – 1981: Gerald Collins
- 1981 – 1982: Walter McPartlin
- 1982 – 1984: Robert Jacques
- 1984 – 1986: Steven Calichman
- 1986 – 1988: Paula Champagne
- 1988 – 1990: Phyllis Boucher
- 1990 – 1992: George Young
- 1992 – 1994: Paul McNulty
- 1994 – 1996: Ruth Clay
- 1996 – 1998: Terence Hayes
- 1998 – 2000: Patrick Maloney
- 2000 – 2002: Steven Ward
- 2002 – 2004: Deborah Rosati
- 2004 – 2006: Robert Cooper
- 2006 – 2008: James White
- 2008 – 2010: Larry Ramdin
- 2010 – 2012: Gerard Cody
- 2012 – 2014: Heidi Porter
- 2014 – 2016: Alan Perry
- 2016 – 2018: Leon Bethune
- 2018 – 2020: Robin Williams
- 2020 – 2022: Diane Chalifoux-Judge
- 2022 – 2024 William (Bill) Murphy