Board of Directors

Capital Link is governed by a Board appointed by the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers (MLCHC) and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC). The Board structure includes eight (8) representatives nominated by the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers and five (5) representatives nominated by the National Association of Community Health Centers. These members are dedicated people who work at primary care associations, community health centers and other health center-based organizations throughout the country. Current Board members are listed below:

  • Chair—James W. Hunt, Jr., President & CEO, Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers
  • 1st Vice Chair—Thomas Van Coverden, President & CEO, National Association of Community Health Centers
  • 2nd Vice Chair—Rachel Gonzales-Hanson, Chief Executive Officer, Community Health Development, Inc.
  • Secretary/Treasurer—James E. Luisi, Executive Director, North End Community Health Center/Immediate Past Chair, Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers
  • Michael Beachler, Director, Southern Rural Access Program
  • Lori Berry, Executive Director, Lynn Community Health Center
  • John P. Craddock, President & Chief Executive Officer, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center/Treasurer, Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers
  • Kathy Grant-Davis, Executive Director, New Jersey Primary Care Association
  • Tess Kuenning, Executive Director, Bi-State Primary Care Association
  • Joseph E. Pierle, Chief Executive Officer, Missouri Primary Care Association
  • Bernard Simmons, Chief Executive Officer, Southwest Health Agency for Rural People (SHARP) Family Care Center
  • Dave Taylor, Chief Operating Officer, National Association of Community Health Centers
  • Open Position,