Introduction to our Executive Director
Andy Rubinson
Andy Rubinson (he/him) is a passionate leader in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) with a strong focus on advancing LGBTQ+ equality and fostering cross-Employee Resource Group (ERG) collaboration.
With over two decades of experience in corporate and non-profit leadership, Andy has excelled in his work managing ERGs globally and partnering with allied executives to drive impactful LGBTQ+ initiatives.
We are thrilled to have Andy on the PIOW team! Learn more about Andy and connect with him here:
Some of New England’s best leaders in inclusion and equity and advocates of LGBTQ+ talent make up the Pride in Our Workplace Board of Directors. Meet our Board of Directors and Advisory Board members below.
PIOW’s executive leadership team.
PIOW Board President Bryan Vermes has years of experience in organizational culture design and development, embedding inclusive practices that support LGBTQ+ employees. Within PIOW, since joining in 2021, Bryan has led sponsor and community events and served as Vice President of the Board for a two-year term.
Joining PIOW’s executive leadership team are Alex Nally as Treasurer, and a soon to be appointed Vice President.
Click here to learn more about this team’s vision for PIOW and hear from former President John Basile.
Bryan Vermes
(he/him)
PIOW President and Board Member
Global Internal Communications and Employee Experience Lead at Mimecast
Ciara Gogan
(she/her)
PIOW Vice-President and Board Member
Founder & Principal Consultant,
Uplift Inclusion LLC
Matt McTygue
(he/him)
PIOW Board Member
Partner at Hogan Lovells
Brian Teague
(he/him)
PIOW Board Member
Senior Director of Advancement at Bay Cove Human Services
Tony Martin
(he/him)
PIOW Board Member
Associate Director, Equity, Diversity + Inclusion, Tripadvisor
Karen Young
(she/her)
PIOW Board Member
Leadership, Business Strategy and Inclusion Consultant and Executive Coach
Durrell Queen
(he/him)
PIOW Board Member
Workforce Development Expert and DEI Advocate
Dr. Anouska Bhattacharyya
(she/they)
PIOW Board Member
Vice President of Programs at YW Boston
Johana Muriel
(she/her)
PIOW Board Member
Director of Business Strategies
Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development
Gavin Alexander
(he/him)
PIOW Board Member
Well-Being Director at Jackson Lewis P.C.; Fellow, MA Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee on Lawyer Well-Being
Madison Butler
(she/her)
PIOW Board Member
Founder and Author
Glass Ball Company
Julie Lau
(she/her)
PIOW Board Member
Partner in KPMG’s Legal, Risk Management & Compliance
a strategic, practical approach to helping mission-driven and public-sector organizations make
sense of complexity and move forward with clarity.
In her role at BDO USA, Caitlyn works closely with executive leadership teams, boards, and
cross-functional staff to assess organizational direction, understand what’s working, and
identify where clearer processes and stronger systems can help move strategy forward. Much
of her work focuses on organizations in transition, where aligning strategy with day-to-day
operations is essential before growth can occur.
Caitlyn brings hands-on nonprofit leadership and mentorship experience through her service as
Treasurer for the Boston Chapter of the National Contract Management Association and as a
mentor with Women of Color Entrepreneurs (WOCE) of Boston, where she supports
entrepreneurs with business planning and scaling growth.
Caitlyn is passionate about women’s sports and leadership development. A former collegiate
lacrosse player, she currently coaches young female athletes, focusing on confidence,
teamwork, and resilience on and off the field.
Caitlyn holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance and
Technology Management and is currently pursuing an MBA with a concentration in Social
Impact.
Advisory Board
Pride in Our Workplace has recently launched an Advisory Board!
Members of this new team are listed below.
Jonathan L. Allen, Javier Barrientos, John Basile, Kameelah Benjamin-Fuller,
Jamie Bergeron, Wendell K. Chestnut, Pepper Fee, Cheryl Katon,
Katie Martell, Kiera Penpeci, Alicia Sweeney, Sarah Thornton, Winson Wang,
Janson Wu