Board of Directors

The Middlesex Hospital Alliance is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, which consists of thirteen (13) elected (voting) and five (5) ex-officio (non-voting) members. 

The Board of Directors play an important leadership role in supporting the Alliance’s strategic goals and directions, monitoring quality, and overseeing financial resources while ensuring hospital services continue to meet the needs of our communities.

Board of Directors 2025-26

  • Ron Sapsford, Board Chair
  • Melanie Stanley, Immediate Past Chair
  • Nan Brooks, Board Director
  • Ashley Podolinsky, Board Director
  • Cynthia Bos, Board Director
  • Chelsea King, Board Director
  • Jaclyn Cairns, Board Director
  • Michael Clarke, Board Director
  • Mark Teeple, Board Director
  • Richard Trotter, Board Director
  • Chris Gratton, Board Director
  • Chris Harris, Board Director
  • Cheryl Waters, Board Director
  • Susan Nickle, Board Director

Ex-Officio

  • Dr. Elisheva Chernick, Chief of Staff
  • Julie McBrien, President & CEO
  • Krista Shea, Chief Nursing Officer
  • Devin Sturdy, Chief Financial Officer
  • Dr. Candace Rivest, President of Medical Staff
  • Victoria Pretty, Coordinator of Board Affairs

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