The Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees recently elected a new community trustee during its December 2024 meeting. Their three-year term began on January 1, 2025.
The newly elected trustee is Michele Perkins, EdD, a consultant with Stevens Strategy, LLC. Perkins had numerous leadership roles during her twenty years at the New England College (NEC) in Henniker, NH, starting as Vice President and culminating in serving as the College President from 2007 to 2022, and the Chancellor from 2022 to 2023. Prior to NEC, she worked as Director of Enrollment Management and Director of Admission at several colleges, including New York Law School in NYC, Trinity College in Burlington, VT and Emerson College in Boston, MA. During her tenure as college president, Perkins served on seven higher education/nonprofit boards and often led seminars on higher education governance. She consults on projects such as strategic plan development, enrollment strategy, and governance.
Perkins received her undergraduate degree from Northwestern University, majoring in Theater, followed by a Master’s in Communication Studies (concentration in Literature in Performance) from Emerson College. She earned her Doctor of Education in the Executive Doctorate in Higher Education Management program from the University of Pennsylvania.
Perkins continues to enjoy theatre and has been a cast member for recent productions with the Parish Players in Thetford, VT. She also serves as Trustee/Chair of the Development Committee of the Parish Players.
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About Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital (APD)
Known for highly personalized and high-quality care, APD is the community hospital of the Upper Valley of Vermont and New Hampshire. Founded in 1932 and a member of Dartmouth Health since 2016, APD’s areas of clinical excellence include surgical services, primary care, geriatric care, sleep health, orthopaedics, and emergency services. The APD campus is also home to a senior living community with assisted and independent living facilities. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.