One SouthCoast Navigator is the official news publication of One SouthCoast Chamber
New Bedford Office:
25 Elm Street, Suite 101
New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 999.5231 • fax (508) 999.5237
Fall River Office:
200 Pocasset Street
Fall River, MA 02721 (508) 676.8226 • fax (508) 675.5932
General inquiries: info@onesouthcoast.com
Chamber Staff:
CEO, Michael O’Sullivan
Vice President of Corporate Member Engagement & Sponsorships, Kimberly Coroa Moniz
Vice President of Marketing & Events, Katie Greene
Vice President of Public Policy, Ian Trombly
Director of Membership & Retention, Clifford Athouriste
Business Office Manager, Nicole Morris
Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Hunter Tackett
Executive Director, Southeastern Massachusetts Visitors Bureau, Chrisanne Tyrrell
Executive Director, Fall River Arts and Culture Coalition (FRACC), Tracy Silva Barbosa
2026 OFFICERS & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Executive Committee:
• Chair: Catherine Dillon, BankFive
• Immediate Past Chair: Rose Lopes, Sylvia Group
• Treasurer: Matthew Schondek, Fall River Municipal Credit Union
• Vice Chair-Government Affairs: William Burns, Southcoast Health
• Vice Chair-Governance Committee: Eileen Migliozzi, St. Anne's Credit Union
• Vice Chair-One SouthCoast Chamber Foundation: Carl Sawejko, Sawejko Communications
• Vice Chair-Membership Committee: Nathan Araujo, Advance Career Services
Members of the Board of Directors:
Terms to Expire in December 2026:
• William Burns, Southcoast Health System
• Marie Pellegrino, BayCoast Bank
• Stephen W. Connulty, Paul & Dixon Insurance
• Catherine Dillon, BankFive
• Charlie Fellows, Lafrance Hospitality
• Jeffrey Glassman, Darn It, Inc.
• Jeff Pagliuca, Bristol County Savings Bank
• Derek Santos, New Bedford Economic Development Council
• Matt Zenni, Liberty Utilities
Terms to Expire in December 2027:
• Nathan Araujo, Advance Career Services
• Kevin Carando, Acushnet Company
• Barbara Casagrande, AHEAD
• Rose Lopes, Sylvia Group
• Lynne Mastera, Precix
• Douglas Rodrigues, D. E. Rodrigues & Company, Inc.
• Carl Sawejko, Sawejko Communications
• Matthew Schondek, Fall River Municipal Credit Union
• Dr. Mark Fuller, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
• Cindy Ko, Cindy Ko Photography
Terms to Expire in December 2028:
• Peter Daley, People Incorporated
• Eileen Migliozzi, St. Anne’s Credit Union
• Dr. Sedgwick Harris, Bristol Community College
• Lucria Ortiz, YMCA Southcoast
• Chris Johnson, Isaksen Solar
• Jeff Davis, Waring-Sullivan Funeral Home
• Carole Billington, Saint Anne’s Hospital/Brown University Health
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SPARK: A Framework for Women’s Leadership and Growth
SPARK is more than a theme— it is a call to action. Representing Strength, Purpose, Ambition, Resilience, and Knowledge, SPARK captures the qualities that continue to define and elevate women in business, leadership, and community life. At the One SouthCoast Chamber Women’s Forum on June 18, 2026, SPARK serves as a reminder that meaningful progress begins when women recognize their own power and use it to inspire others.
Strength is often viewed as perseverance during difficult times, but true strength also includes confidence, compassion, and the courage to lead authentically. Women today balance careers, families, businesses, and community responsibilities while continuing to break barriers in industries once closed to them. Strength is found not only in major achievements, but also in everyday determination—the ability to keep moving forward, support others, and stand firm in values and vision.
Purpose gives direction to that strength. When women lead with purpose, they create impact that extends far beyond individual success. Purpose fuels innovation, community engagement, and mentorship. It encourages women to pursue careers and opportunities that align with their passions while contributing to something greater than they do. Whether launching a business, leading an organization, mentoring the next generation, or advocating for change, women driven by
purpose help shape stronger workplaces and stronger communities.
Ambition is the spark that transforms ideas into action. For generations, women have challenged expectations and redefined leadership through ambition and determination. Ambition should never be viewed as something to limit or requires apology, instead, it should be celebrated as the motivation to grow, achieve, and lead boldly. Women’s ambition creates economic growth, inspires innovation, and opens doors for future leaders. When women support one another’s ambitions, entire communities benefit from greater collaboration, creativity, and opportunity.
Resilience is often developed through challenge. Every woman has faced moments of uncertainty, setbacks, or obstacles that tested her confidence and resolve. Yet resilience is what allows growth through adversity. It is the ability to adapt, learn, and continue forward with determination. Resilient women not only overcome difficulties—they use those expe-
riences to become stronger leaders, mentors, and advocates for others facing similar struggles. Resilience teaches that setbacks do not define success; persistence does.
Knowledge is the foundation that empowers every other part of SPARK. Learning, professional development, mentorship, and shared experiences equip women with the tools to lead effectively and confidently. Knowledge creates opportunity and fosters innovation. It also reminds us that leadership is never static; growth comes from remaining curious, open-minded, and willing to learn from others. Forums like this one are important because they create spaces where women can exchange ideas, build connections, and inspire one another through shared wisdom.
Together, Strength, Purpose, Ambition, Resilience, and Knowledge create SPARK—a powerful reflection of women’s leadership and influence. As we gather at the One SouthCoast Chamber Women’s Forum, may this SPARK continue to ignite confidence, connection, and opportunity for every woman in attendance and for the communities served.
Sincerely,
Mike O'Sullivan
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