Who We Are

The Association of Professional Administrators (APA) represents professional staff and education support professionals working at public colleges and universities across Massachusetts.

APA Statewide Board

APA President
Rosa Taormina
(978) 542-6640
Salem State University Website (opens in a new tab)

APA Secretary
Mark Powers
(508) 626-4545
Framingham State University Website (opens in a new tab)

APA Treasurer
(non-voting)
Maria Brunelle

MTA Field Representative
(non-voting)
Sean Barrett

Health & Welfare Trust
(non-voting)
Sherry Horeanopoulos

APA Vice President
Rebecca Ramirez-McKinley
(978) 542-4667
Salem State University Website (opens in a new tab)

APA Membership Coordinator
(non-voting)
Aaron Childs
(413) 572-5527
Westfield State University Website (opens in a new tab)

APA Web Manager
(non-voting)
Julie Dunlap LePoer
(978) 665-3634
Fitchburg State University Website (opens in a new tab)

APA Local Chapters

Bridgewater State University

Fitchburg State University

  • Rebecca Shersnow – President
  • Gretchen Mayhew – Vice President and Grievance Officer
  • Laura Pierce – Membership Coordinator
  • Fitchburg State Chapter Bylaws (PDF)

Framingham State University

  • Michael (Mike) Merriam – President
  • Samantha (Sam) Landry – Vice President
  • Maureen Fowler – Membership Coordinator
  • Framingham State Chapter Bylaws (PDF)

MA Maritime Academy

MA College of Art and Design

MA College of Liberal Arts

  • Seth Bean – President and Grievance Officer
  • Deborah Raber – Vice President and Membership Coordinator
  • MCLA APA Chapter Website (opens in a new tab)

Salem State University

Westfield State University

  • Brian Cahillane – President
  • Junior Delgado – Vice President
  • Giselle Frechette – Membership Coordinator and Treasurer
  • Jay Hastings – Grievance Officer
  • Westfield State Chapter Bylaws (PDF)

Worcester State University