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Black Employee Network
A network of black public service professionals.
We partner with the City to promote a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our network supports the City's goals of increasing access and building equity in City resources. We support members by offering:
- professional development workshops
- networking events, and
- serving as a voice for black employees.
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Have questions? Contact:
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Interested in joining?
Are you a City of Boston employee and want to join our group? Please email us:
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Boston Public Health Commission
Pink and Black Education and Support Network
The Black Employee Network will be organizing a fundraiser for the Pink and Black Campaign in October.
Mary's Story
Black Women's Health Imperative
Black Women's Health Imperative teams up with Mary J. Blige to promote the physical, mental and spiritual health and well-being for the nation’s 19.5 million African American women and girls.
Chardline's Story
City of Boston, Black Employee Network Secretary Chardline
At the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, Chardline shares how breast cancer affected her family.
About our group
Our goals include:
- building a culture that fosters innovation
- providing opportunities to celebrate culture and experiences
- offering opportunities for development and advancement
- creating programs and activities aligned with the mission of the City of Boston, and
- recognizing the achievements of our members.
Our members:
- take part and volunteer for our events and activities
- offer ideas and feedback on our work
- help our group and the City to make sure we have a positive work environment, and
- spread the word about us, and encourage others to join.
Leadership team
Leadership team
Freda Brasfield
Black Employee Network Chair, Administration and Finance Director, Mayor's Office

Erika Butler
Coordinator of Citywide Girls Outreach and Leadership Initiatives, Boston Centers for Youth & Families

Chardline Chanel-Faiteau
Digital Marketing Coordinator

Lorna Heron
Advocacy Representative, Age Strong

Dion Irish
Chief of Operations

Tyissha Jones-Horner
311 CRM Business Analyst (Lagan, City Worker, BOS: 311 Mobile)

Orville Joseph
Compliance Assistant, Planning and Development Agency

Jeffrey Lopes
Police Officer, Community Initiative Liaison, Boston Police

Joshua McFadden
Chief of Staff, City Council District 7

Ky'ron Owens
Black Employee Network Communications Specialist, Communications Director, Emergency Management

Lisa Palmer
Call Center Director, Inspectional Services

James Reginald Colimon
International Partnerships Manager

Janelle Ridley
Mayor's Office
Quincey J. Roberts, Sr.
Executive Director, LGBTQ+ Advancement

Jessica Thomas
Assistant Commissioner, Constituent Services

Lisa Timberlake
Director of Publicity, Inspectional Services

Keith Williams
Deputy Chief of Operations, City Services