PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announces the addition of six faculty and staff members, one promotion and three title changes.   

 

New Faculty/Staff 

 

Sanah Fouz joins BCC as Assistant Professor of Nursing. She currently resides in her home town of Pittsfield. Fouz is a graduate of BCC and earned a bachelor's degree from College of Our Lady of the Elms. Most recently, she worked as a staff nurse at Berkshire Medical Center for nine years. Her husband and two children are also BCC alumni. 

 

Darcie Lampiasi joins BCC as Food Security Coordinator. She received an associate degree in Science of Social Work, a certificate in Human Services and a certificate in Addiction and Recovery from BCC. Most recently, she was a Harm Reduction Specialist at Berkshire Health Systems, a role that resulted from a BCC internship. She has also supported students in the BCC TRIO office through past internships. Previously, she served as the Administrative Assistant for the City of North Adams Public Works Department. She lives in North Adams with her 13-year-old boys and her pug, Griffin. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, hiking and meditating.  

 

Darlene McCauley joins BCC as the Clerk IV for Counseling Services and the Disability Resource Center. She brings more than 10 years of experience working with at-risk youth and diverse populations, including roles at Pittsfield Public Schools. McCauley has also worked for the Berkshire County Sheriff's Department – Juvenile Resource Center, and, most recently, for the Town of Lenox, as Director of Parks & Recreation, Community Center and the Lenox Council of Aging. She also serves on the board of directors for the Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center. McCauley enjoys spending time with her husband, Wayne, daughter Megan and her fiancé Jack, son Mitchell and daughter-in-law Rachel, as well as yoga and reading. 

 

Erin Milne joins BCC's Division of Teaching and Learning Innovation as the Coordinator of Integrative Learning. Milne was raised in Dalton, and both her parents are BCC alumni. With more than 20 years of experience in the education profession, she most recently spent eight years as Director of Assessment at MCLA, where she continues to serve as adjunct instructor of the MCLA Concert Choir. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Association for the Assessment of Student Learning in Higher Education. Milne holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Theory/History from Oberlin College and a Master of Arts with Teacher Licensure in Music Education from Case Western Reserve University. In her free time, she serves on the Hoosac Valley Regional School Committee for the town of Adams, sings with the Cantilena Chamber Choir, and enjoys relaxing with her daughter and cat. 

 

Valerie Rose joins BCC as Assistant Professor of Respiratory Therapy. Most recently, she was the Clinical Manager of Respiratory Therapy at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton. She holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from UMASS Amherst and is also a graduate of the BCC Respiratory Program. Rose grew up in Pittsfield and has lived in Dalton for the past 25 years. 

 

Cody Scolforo joins BCC as Special Programs Coordinator – Digital Technologies Coach. Scolforo is a Pittsfield native and a Taconic High School alum. He was a Technology and A/V Specialist for the last four years at the Mt. Greylock Regional School District, after spending several years working at Mad Macs in Pittsfield. In his spare time, he loves to cook and try new foods, play tabletop and video games, and spoil his 19-year-old cat named Yogi. 

 

Promotion 

 

Christopher DeGray, formerly Director of Facilities, has been promoted to Executive Director of Facilities & Capital Planning. He has been with BCC since September 2021. Previously, he was Facilities and Operations Department Director for Environmental Services at Westfield State University, where he served for nearly 12 years. 

 

Title Changes 

 

George Ambriz is now the Interim Assistant Dean of TRIO and Student Success. Previously, he was was the Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management and Retention. He has been with BCC since June 2018.  

 

Elizabeth Dister is now the Interim Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Success. Previously, she was the Student SUCCESS Assessment & Research Analyst. She has been with BCC since October 2022. 

 

Casey Young is now an Enrollment Counselor. She previously served as the Food Security Coordinator, a position she held since May 2023.