Milford Alder Dr. Ellen Russell Beatty has joined the Boys & Girls Village Board of Directors. Photo courtesy of Boys & Girls Village.
The Milford Boys & Girls Village announced Dec. 18 that Dr. Ellen Russell Beatty had joined its Board of Directors. This addition brings the total number of BGV board members to 13.
The nonprofit organization provides mental health treatment, permanency planning and educational services to Connecticut’s most vulnerable youth and their families. With additional locations in Norwalk, Bridgeport and Waterbury, the organization has been serving the needs of the state’s at-risk children and families for over 77 years.
“We welcome Dr. Beatty to the board and look forward to adding her extensive leadership talents to our team,” said Kim Shaunesey, president of BVG. “She brings a wealth of experience and expertise that will be instrumental in helping us continue to grow and meet the changing needs of those we serve.”
Beatty has had careers in nursing and higher education in addition to her experience serving as a three-term alder in Milford. She has served in many educational, health care and business capacities throughout her career, including as Vice President of Academic Affairs at Southern Connecticut State University. Beatty earned her masters and doctorate degrees in education from Columbia University and also holds a Master of Arts degree from New York University.
“I am eager and honored to join hands with board colleagues dedicated to the mission of Boys & Girls Village,” Beatty said. “The 77-year history of BGV serving youth and families on their path to successful futures is to be applauded.”
To learn more about Boys & Girls Village, visit www.BGVillage.org or call 203-877-0300.