New England Regional Board Members
Erica Visokey
Board member
Accomplished Chief In-House Litigator and Employment Counsel with over 20 years of experience in litigation and risk management for multibillion-dollar organizations. Expertise includes building litigation departments, developing e-discovery processes, and preventing 70% of EEOC and state complaints from escalating into lawsuits.
Notable achievements encompass negotiating litigation costs down by 20% and managing over 1,000 cases, eliminating substantial outside counsel expenses. With a J.D. from Boston College Law School and a degree in organizational behavior management from Brown University, Erica serves as a trusted advisor, balancing legal strategies with corporate objectives to drive successful outcomes.
Jan Stevens
Board member
Dynamic clinical operations executive with over 20 years of experience in the biotech sector, specializing in startup oncology companies. Jan began her career as a registered nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital’s neuro unit, transitioning into biotech to design and manage clinical trials that bring new drugs to market efficiently and effectively.
Currently serving as a Regional Board Member for the American Dog Society, Jan is passionate about ensuring that all dogs receive the love and care they deserve. A lifelong dog lover, she is dedicated to empowering responsible pet ownership and collaborates with shelters, veterinarians, trainers, and new pet parents to educate and support efforts to find loving forever homes for dogs. Jan holds an ALB in Bioethics/Medical Ethics from Harvard University.
Ellen Griggs
Board member
Board member
Experienced corporate and non-profit board director with a proven track record in the Financial Services industry, Ellen excels in catalyzing organizational change and transformation while driving shareholder value. A strategic thought leader and cross-functional executive, she leverages extensive investment expertise and business development acumen to accelerate revenue and profitability.
Currently serving on the Board of Directors for multiple organizations, including Shoebox Private Trust Company, Las Aguilas Enterprises LLC, E. Ritter & Company, and Market Street Trust Company, Ellen provides trusted advisory services on investment strategy and policy to public funds, endowments, and foundations. She is also a board member of the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and the American Dog Society, reflecting her commitment to social impact and animal welfare. Holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Religion from Kenyon College.