BOSTON– The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, the non-profit organization responsible for the management and care of The Greenway, announced the addition of three new members to its volunteer Board of Directors: Kathryn Friedman, Rory Harrington, and Susanne Lavoie.
“The Rose Kennedy Greenway is an incredibly important destination for our tourism sector in Boston,” said State Representative Aaron Michlewitz. “However, it is also a treasured neighborhood asset. I am proud that our neighbors will continue to have a voice in the stewardship of the park.”
The 21 members of the Greenway Conservancy’s Board of Directors are nominated by community groups, government agencies and officials, the Greenway Business Improvement District, and the Conservancy. Friedman was nominated by the Leather District Neighborhood Association, Harrington was nominated by the North End Waterfront Neighborhood Council, and Lavoie was nominated by the Wharf District Council.
Through their diverse perspectives, expertise, and shared passion for The Greenway, these committed volunteers work to support the Conservancy’s mission and sustainability.
“We are so pleased to add the experience and expertise of Kathryn, Rory, and Susanne to the board,” said Hilina D. Ajakaiye, Chair of the Greenway Conservancy Board and Executive Vice President at Meet Boston. “Their shared commitment to a vibrant and inclusive Greenway will greatly serve the work of the Conservancy.”
“The Greenway is a signature open space and destination for both the City of Boston and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,” said Rebecca A. Lee, Vice Chair of the Conservancy and Chair of the Conservancy’s Nominating Committee. “These neighborhood leaders are critical voices in ensuring the sustainability and vitality of the Park.”
Kathryn Friedman
Nominated by the Leather District Neighborhood Association, Friedman is a licensed architect with a background in urban design, sustainable architecture, and collaborative problem-solving. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art from Connecticut College and a Master of Architecture from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. She began her career at Wiss, Janney, Elstner (WJE) in Boston and later spent five years at CBT Architects. Since 2005, Friedman has instructed design-studio courses at the Boston Architectural College. Friedman is a community advocate who serves on the boards of the Leather District Neighborhood Association and Friends of Reggie Wong Park.
Rory Harrington
Nominated by North End Waterfront Neighborhood Council, Harrington is an accomplished fundraising professional currently serving as a Principal Giving Officer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Harrington’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies and Chinese Language from Occidental College, which provides him with a strong foundation for his work with diverse donors and organizations, particularly in the Asia Pacific region. Harrington has been an elected member of the North End Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) for four years. He is a member of the Friends of North End Library and has made the North End his home for the past eight years.
Susanne Lavoie
Nominated by the Wharf District Council, Lavoie is a marketing and advertising executive with extensive domestic and international experience in building and managing powerful brands. She was Director of Marketing Communications and Brand Management at Verizon, and Executive Director of Brand Management, at DeSola Group, Inc., New York. Lavoie is the Executive Director of the Wharf District Council, a board member of the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, a former board member of the Barnstable Land Trust and President of Identity Marketing. Susanne holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
