Letter from Board Chair

Dear Community Members and Supporters, 

It is an honor to step into the role of Chair of the Greater Lowell Health Alliance Board of Directors during such an exciting time for the organization. Building on the strong foundation established under Kerrie D’Entremont’s leadership, GLHA is poised for continued growth and impact. The strides made this past year in securing diversified funding and expanding strategic programs exemplify the Alliance’s vital role as a convener and innovator in Greater Lowell’s public health landscape. 

What inspires me most is how GLHA embodies true community partnership—whether through leading the PRIDE Festival alongside the City of Lowell, supporting culturally responsive programs like the Khmer Older Age Action Group, or expanding access to maternal health through multilingual doula trainings. These efforts demonstrate GLHA’s unwavering commitment to equity, inclusion, and meeting the needs of all residents. As Chair, I look forward to strengthening Board engagement and fostering new opportunities to collaborate with local organizations, funders, and stakeholders to amplify this mission, especially during this particularly tumultuous time when our core values and mission are being questioned, diminished, or disregarded. It is through our collaboration and perseverance that we will continue our work to serve the Greater Lowell community.  

Looking forward to 2026, we are energized by ambitious priorities such as advancing the Healthy Youth and Parents Through Partnership & Empowerment (HYPPE) Project, finalizing our Community Health Improvement Plan, and enhancing governance practices to ensure strong, inclusive leadership. I am confident that, with our talented staff and dedicated Board, GLHA will continue to lead innovative, data-driven initiatives that uplift the health and well-being of our diverse community. 

As I begin my tenure, I want to recognize Susan West-Levine for her outstanding service as Board Chair and longtime member of the GLHA Board of Directors. Susan’s steady leadership and unwavering commitment have guided the Alliance through a period of growth and strengthened our foundation for the future. We are deeply thankful for all she has contributed to this organization and to the community we serve. 

Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership. 

Warm regards,
Nicole Champagne, EdD
Incoming Chair, Board of Directors
Greater Lowell Health Alliance