Holyoke Community College Police Chief Jacqueline Robles of Springfield was honored as one of the “100 Women of Color” during a celebration at The Bushnell Theater in Hartford, Conn.
The “100 Women of Color” gala and awards ceremony, sponsored by The June Archer Foundation, recognizes the contributions of women of color in leadership, business, education, government, entertainment, health care, and public and community service, and the impact they have made on the lives of people in Connecticut and western Massachusetts.
Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Springfield, Robles is a graduate of Holyoke High School and has been a member of the HCC Police Department for 22 years. With her swearing-in in May, she became the first Latina to serve as HCC police chief.
Since then, Robles was named a Commonwealth Heroine by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women, recognized with proclamations at the State House from both the House of Representatives and Senate, and selected as the civil service ambassador for the Springfield Puerto Rican Day Parade.
A portion of the proceeds from the event supports programs and scholarships for young women of color.
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MountainOne Insurance Agency announces the promotion of Margherita Hoffman of Hinsdale.
Senior Personal Lines Account Manager is a new leadership-level role.
In 2023, Hoffman received the Travelers Insurance S.T.A.R. award in recognition of her performance.
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Monson Savings Bank announces the promotion of Janice D. Pirog to digital systems manager. Pirog will oversee the workflow operations of digital banking products and services, while also managing and training employees within the eBanking Department.
Pirog has worked in the finance and banking industry for 33 years, including 23 years with Monson Savings Bank.
She volunteers her time as a reader in local elementary school classes and Rays of Hope.
