Springfield, MA—Attorney Elizabeth G. Dineen, CEO of the YWCA of Western Massachusetts, has been reappointed for a fifth term to the Massachusetts Governor's Council to Address Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and Human Trafficking.

This 30-member council is a coalition of state leaders and subject-matter experts. They possess expertise in areas such as sexual assault prevention, domestic violence intervention, human trafficking response, direct service provision, criminal justice system operations, advocacy leadership, and community-based programming.  They participate in monthly full Council meetings and regular subcommittee sessions, contributing to strategic planning, policy development, collaborative initiatives, and deliverables including a biennial report.

Members work under Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll with the support of Executive Director, Vilma Uribe. They focus on assessment strategies, intervention programs, housing stability, economic mobility, and military/veteran services.

Dineen has been appointed to the newly formed Campus Violence and Safety Committee. Previously, she co-chaired the Military/Veterans Committee and served on the Housing Stability Committee. Dineen said, "I am over the moon to be reappointed to this Council which does such impactful and meaningful on behalf of survivors. I am particularly honored to be appointed to the newly formed Campus Safety and Violence Committee."

Tiera Wright, VP of Communications & Development

YWCA of Western Massachusetts

413-732-3121 ext. 126 | twright@ywworks.org