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+ professionals 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
Matt McTygue
(he/him)
PIOW Board Member
Partner at Hogan Lovells
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
Brian Teague
(he/him)
PIOW Board Member
Senior Director of Advancement at Bay Cove Human Services
Tony Giannotti
(he/him)
PIOW Board Member
DEI Specialist at Foley Hoag LLP
Alex Nally
(he/him)
PIOW Treasurer and Board Member
Deputy General Counsel at the MA Department of Higher Education
Tony Martin
(he/him)
PIOW Board Member
Associate Director – Equity, Diversity + Inclusion at Tripadvisor
Ciara Gogan
(she/her)
PIOW Board Member
DEIB Coach and Workshop Leader
Durrell Queen
(he/him)
PIOW Board Member
Workforce Development Professional and DEI Advocate
Karen Young
(she/her)
PIOW Board Member
Leadership, Business Strategy and Inclusion Consultant and Executive Coach
Dr. Anouska Bhattacharyya
(she/they)
PIOW Board Member
Vice President of Programs at YW Boston
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