The MEHA Executive Board is the governing body of the organization, it consists of the Officers (President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary), the Immediate Past President and twelve at large members.
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].
Executive Board Officers
President
Rike Sterrett, MPH, REHS/RS
Oxford Board of Health
Phone: 508-987-6045 x 1034
Immediate Past President
William (Bill) Murphy, MS, RS, CHO
Framingham Public Health Department
Phone: 508-326-8279
Secretary
Michael Boudreau, MPA, REHS / RS
Natick Board of Health
Phone: (508) 647-6460
Vice President
Vivian Zeng, MPH, REHS, CP-FS
Sudbury Health Department
Phone: (978) 440-5480
Treasurer
Mishel Caisapanta, BA
Natick Health Department
Executive Board Members
Term Ending 2027
OPEN POSITION
Kerry Dunnell, Metro Regional Preparedness Coalition
Regina Hanson, Boston Inspectional Services Department
Kathleen Waldron, Avon Board of Health
Term Ending 2026
Heather Gallant, Sandwich Board of Health
Camille Griffin, Webster Board of Health
Diana Acosta, Town of Needham
James Starbard, RCAP Solutions
Term Ending 2025
David Flaherty, Fairhaven Health Department
Derek Kwok, Medway Health Department
Laura Dellechiaie, Milton Health Department
Samantha Menard, Brookline Health Department
Active Past Presidents
William (Bill) Murphy, MS, RS, CHO
Framingham Department of Public Health
Phone: 508-326-8279
Robin Williams, BS, REHS / RS
Framingham Department of Public Health
Marlborough Board of Health
Phone: 508-532-5643
Paula Champagne
Harwich Health Department
Phone: 508-430-7509
Patrick Maloney, RS
Brookline Health Department
Phone: 617-730-2300
Heidi Porter, MPH, REHS / RS
Bedford Board of Health
Phone: 781-275-6507
Deborah Rosati, MS, RS
DR Food Safety Consulting
Phone: 617-957-1026
James White, RS
Natick Health Department
Phone: 508-647-6460
Diane Chalifoux-Judge, REHS / RS, CP-FS
Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division
Phone: 857-991-0267
Gerard Cody, REHS / RS
Lexington Health Division
Phone: 781-862-0500 x 237
Larry Ramdin, RS
Watertown Board of Health
Phone: 617-972-6446
Steven Ward, MPH, MS
Paul McNulty
Alan Perry, REHS / RS
Attleboro Health Department
Phone: 508-223-2222, Ext. 3242
Leon Bethune, MPH
Boston Public Health Commission
Phone: 617-534-5965
Steven Calichman, RS, CHO
Wellesley Health Department
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 via conference call phone line