Dorcena Forry joins boards of trustees at BPL and Eversource

Linda Dorcena Forry

Former state Sen. Linda Dorcena Forry was elected to the Eversource Energy board of trustees, the energy company announced last Thursday, effective immediately. She was also appointed to the Boston Public Library board of trustees, Mayor Martin Walsh announced Sunday, along with Jabari Asim and Ben Bradlee, who was re-appointed.

Dorcena Forry, who stepped down from her Senate post in late January to enter the private sector, is Suffolk Construction’s vice president of diversity, inclusion, and community relations for the Northeast region.

“Linda brings to our board her invaluable experience in public service, community economic development, and her perspective as an advocate for those without a voice,” said Eversource chairman, president and CEO Jim Judge in a statement. “We are deeply honored to have Linda on our team.”

In a statement on Sunday, Walsh said, “Linda Dorcena Forry and Jabari Asim both have served the public and understand the critical importance of making information accessible for all communities at the Boston Public Library,” said Mayor Walsh. “The city of Boston is honored to have them join the Board of Trustees and utilize their knowledge, expertise, and personal experiences to further our iconic institution’s important work.”

Along with her new trustee positions, Dorcena Forry also serves on boards including the John F. Kennedy Library Advisory Board, the Rappaport Institute for Greater Boston at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, the Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester, and the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti.

Dorcena Forry said she looks forward to joining both of the venerable institutions. Of Eversouce, she said “I am excited to offer my experience and assist the company in advancing its goals of providing excellent service to its customers, empowering its communities, and supporting the region’s future growth.” She added in a statement, “I am honored to join the Boston Public Library board of trustees, as I have worked throughout my career in the Legislature to support and strengthen Boston’s system of branch libraries. I look forward to putting my experience in city and state government to work on this board.”


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