2025 Nonotuck Staff Promotions

Nonotuck honors and respects its employees- it’s one of the reasons we’ve been named a Top Place to Work. One of the ways we do that is by promoting from within our own ranks. We’re celebrating the following promotions from around Nonotuck in 2025.

At Nonotuck, I believe our staff are one of the greatest gifts the organization receives,” says Nonotuck President/CEO George H. Fleischner. “Every day they bring their kindness, compassion, and commitment to the people we serve. When someone gives you a gift, the natural response is gratitude and a desire to reciprocate. Leadership carries a responsibility to honor that gift and treat it with the respect it deserves. One of the most meaningful ways we can do that is by investing in the people who have already dedicated themselves to our mission. Promoting from within allows us to develop leaders who understand our values, our work, and our community, while expressing our gratitude for the extraordinary contributions our staff make to Nonotuck every day.”

“One of the things I value most about Nonotuck is its commitment to promoting from within,” says Nichole Bourke, Program Director in our Northampton Office. “It creates opportunities for staff to grow professionally while also ensuring that leadership understands the work from firsthand experience… Overall, I appreciate being part of an organization that prioritizes both the people we support and the staff who provide that support.”

“It has been a true honor to grow with Nonotuck, alongside countless employees who consistently provide informed and thoughtful care and support to people who need it,” says Joshua Murray, Director of Marketing. “I’ve worked at places where the employees were kind, and places where the employees were passionate about their work, but never in such equal measure as Nonotuck employees.” 

Auburn

Douglas Watts – Promoted to VP, QE Central East (previously Director, QE Central East)

Natalia Ruiz-Trzaska – Promoted to Central MA Caregiver Developer (previously Program Administrative Assistant)

Janet Trzaska – Promoted to Program Director/Special Projects (previously Program Director)

Lauren Bianco – Promoted to Associate Program Director (previously Assistant Program Director)

Brockton

Ginny Sgarzi – Promoted to Associate Program Director (previously Assistant Program Director)

Tyler Kingsbury – Promoted to Assistant Program Director (Previously Registered Nurse)

Easthampton

Joshua Murray – Promoted to Director of Marketing (previously Marketing Coordinator)

Paul Laprade – Promoted to VP, IT Administration (previously IT Director Administration)

Grayson Fleischner – Promoted to VP, QE Central/West Services (previously Director QE Central/West)

Ronald Barnes – Promoted to VP, IT Operations (previously IT Director of Operations)

Joshua Gustafson – Promoted to IT Technical Support – Project Specialist (previously Technical Support Specialist)

Lee

Jessica Schram – Promoted to Program Director (previously Associate Program Director)

Jill Gallagher – Promoted to Assistant to the VPs of Operations (previously Program Director)

Tammy Laurent – Promoted to Assistant Program Director (previously Care Manager)

Lowell

Vanna Men – Promoted to AFC Community Support Specialist (previously Care Manager)

Lynn

Raquel Allah – Promoted to Program Director (previously Registered Nurse)

Soriyachinaphan Chhun – Promoted to Assistant Program Director (previously Care Manager)

Northampton

Amanda Stanislas – Promoted to Executive Support Specialist (previously HR & Payroll Manager)

Jennifer Roy – Promoted to HR & Benefits Specialist (previously Contract Specialist)

Jim Donnelly – Promoted to Compliance Manager (previously HR Generalist)

Nichole Bourke – Promoted to Program Director (previously Placement Specialist)

Rose Wynde – Promoted to Lead Registered Nurse (previously Registered Nurse)

Plymouth

Kayla Lasko – Promoted to Assistant Program Director (previously Care Manager)