Mary Elizabeth Bernard

(incumbent)

Why are you running?

As a lifelong participant and proponent of Library services, I am dedicated to supporting the Fiske Public Library. I am committed to continue the work of the current Board of Trustees in policy development, community advocacy, and supporting the work of the Director and Staff in making this valuable community resource, the Fiske Public Library, the best that it can be.

Bio

Municipal Human Resources and Management professional with comprehensive experience in all aspects of human resources including labor relations, personnel administration, strategic planning, risk management, training and development, affirmative action, policy review/design, contract negotiations and employee relations.

CURRENT ROLES

Principal of HR Key Solutions Inc.; Part-Time Faculty Suffolk University, 2019- present

FORMER ROLES

Part-time Director of Human Resources, Town of Wrentham 2019- 2023; Assistant Town Manager, Town of Foxborough 2014-2019; Human Resources Director, Town of Westwood 2003-2014; Chairman of Massachusetts Municipal Personnel Association 2015 -2019; Presidential Member, Massachusetts Municipal Policy Committee on Labor Relations 2015-2019

CREDENTIALS

Certified SPHR, (Senior Professional in Human Resources) since 2008; Certified SHRM-SCP, (Society of Human Resources Management Senior Professional) since 2015; Graduate, Certificate in Municipal Leadership, Suffolk University, Highest Honors 2015; Certified Trainer, Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) 2011- present