Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Higher Education Members

Board Members

Chris Gabrieli, Chairman

Sheila M. Harrity, Ed.D., Vice Chair 

Ann Christensen

Veronica Conforme

Alex Cortez

Patty Eppinger

Bill Walczak, Community College Trustee Representative 

Paul Mattera, J.D., State University Trustee Representative 

Judy Pagliuca

James Peyser, Ex Officio 

Michael O’Brien, University of Massachusetts Trustee Representative

Paul F. Toner, J.D.

Charles Bianchi (Massachusetts Maritime Academy), Student Member

Non-Voting Student Advisors
Jorgo Gushi (Quinsigamond Community College), Community College Segmental Advisor

Kush Patel, (UMass Boston), UMass Segmental Advisor