STATE POLITICAL LEADER SEEKS DLE VOICES AND VIEWS

The unique value proposition of the DLE Listening Sessions, introduced in 2023, has attracted more government leaders. (MA) State Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier contacted DLE Founder Linda Dulye with a request to meet with DLE members to gain new insights and broaden her perspective on issues that matter to next gen leaders in the Berkshires. 

“The first job of a legislator is to listen,” explains Tricia. “I very much welcome the opportunity to hear from young professionals in Pittsfield as to their experiences and how they think the commonwealth can be a better partner in making our community one in which everyone can thrive.”

The 75-minute Listening Session with Tricia is set for Feb. 5 at 5:15 PM. This in-person event will be held at the DLE HQ in downtown Pittsfield. DLE members who live or work in Pittsfield and have an interest in joining the conversation should contact Linda Dulye at dle@dulye.com. Attendance will be limited to 15 participants to ensure the group’s full engagement with Tricia.

What makes the DLE Listening Sessions a respectful and robust resource for leadership development? Click here for a recap of the debut session with Pete Marchetti, who was at the time a candidate for mayor of Pittsfield (MA). He won his election and will be sworn into office on Jan. 2, 2024.

ABOUT TRICIA FARLEY-BOUVIER

Tricia Farley-Bouvier is proud to represent her hometown of Pittsfield, where she attended local schools, graduating from Pittsfield High School. She began her career as a teacher, earning her B.A. in special education from Salve Regina University in 1986 and completing her M.A. in Education at the University of Connecticut in 1991. She taught students overseas in Belize and Uruguay and worked to support Berkshire County’s immigrant population as Director of the Literacy Network of South Berkshire. 

After serving four years as a City Counselor, Representative Farley-Bouvier was elected to the state legislature in October 2011. She led the years-long effort to pass the landmark Work & Family Mobility Act which allows for all drivers in the commonwealth to be trained, licensed, and insured, regardless of immigration status.

Representative Farley-Bouvier currently serves as chair of the Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet, and Cybersecurity. She is also co-chair of the House Progressive Caucus and co-chair of the Sexual Violence Task Force of the Women’s Caucus.

Along with vigorously advocating for economic development in Pittsfield and the Berkshires, her legislative and policy priorities are: child welfare, early education, social justice, transportation, and protecting victims of sexual violence.