LEE, Mass. — Literacy Network of South Berkshire (LitNet) announced the election of Catheryn Chacon to the organization's Board of Directors.  

 

"LitNet is thrilled to have Catheryn joining our Board. We are particularly grateful that she will bring her professional expertise to LitNet's Finance Committee," said LitNet's Executive Director, Leigh Doherty. 

 

Originally from Colombia, Chacon came to the United States when she was 15 years old and settled with her family in Lee. She received her associate's degree from Berkshire Community College, and her bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting from the Isenberg School of Management at University of Massachusetts, Amherst. 

 

Chacon currently works at Ernst and Young as a tax accountant and serves on the Board of Berkshire Community College as well as the Supervisory Committee of Greylock Federal Credit Union. She is the co-founder of Latinas413, an organization that serves as a bridge to resources available in our county, increasing the representation of the voices, talents, and interests of Latinas across Berkshire County. 

 

 "I am honored to be part of an organization that is passionate about advocating for the immigrant community in the Berkshires," Chacon said. "LitNet has done a great job over the years by listening and responding to evolving needs in the community. As an immigrant myself, I appreciate their work and commitment to transform lives by educating and providing the tools necessary to accomplish many immigrant dreams."