People on the Move

Victoria LePrevost

Pittsfield Cooperative Bank announced that Victoria LePrevost has joined the bank’s senior leadership team as chief accounting officer. She brings more than eight years of experience in public accounting to her new role, most recently serving as a senior manager in Deloitte’s Audit and Assurance practice. Throughout her career, she has worked with a wide range of clients, offering expertise in banking, securities, and capital markets. A Berkshire County native, LePrevost earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting and an additional liberal studies major in ethics and social responsibility from Bentley University. She is a certified public accountant in Massachusetts and a member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants. She will oversee all accounting functions of the bank, supporting its continued commitment to sound financial management and community-focused banking.

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Juliana D’Agostino

Giombetti Associates announced the addition of Juliana D’Agostino as its administrative assistant. An integral part of the team, she supports scheduling, client communications, assessment logistics, and internal operations. Before joining the team, she interned as a human resources assistant at Glenmeadow, where she helped strengthen employee recognition and marketing initiatives. She also spent five years at Big Y, building strong customer relationships and sharpening her service skills. D’Agostino loves connecting with people wherever she goes. She is a graduate of Western New England University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree, magna cum laude, in psychology.

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Michael Lareau

Tolulope “Tolu” Odunsi-Nelson

UMassFive College Federal Credit Union announced the appointment of Michael Lareau as a new board member and Tolulope “Tolu” Odunsi-Nelson as a new associate director. Both bring extensive professional expertise and a strong commitment to serving the local community. Lareau is a veteran technology executive and entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience in information technology, including guiding banks and credit unions through regulatory compliance and technology innovation. A graduate of Springfield Technical Community College with a degree in IT security, he has served on STCC’s IT advisory board since 2014. He has been a UMassFive member and advocate for more than seven years. Odunsi-Nelson is an attorney, educator, and advocate with extensive governance experience. She earned her juris doctorate from American University Washington College of Law and began her career as a trial attorney specializing in advocacy, compliance, and risk assessment. Her civil rights work has focused on addressing structural barriers to wealth and financial stability, an area closely aligned with UMassFive’s mission.

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Skoler Abbott attorney Marylou Fabbo has been named a Legal Luminary by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Legal Luminaries is a new program celebrating legal professionals who have shaped the community and advanced the practice of law. She will be recognized at an event on Dec. 9 for her dedication, expertise, and commitment to justice that has made a lasting impact on Massachusetts employment law. Fabbo, senior partner at Skoler Abbott, has been with the firm for more than 30 years. Skoler Abbott represents solely employers and management in employment and labor matters. For many years, Fabbo has been recognized by Boston magazine as a Super Lawyer and has been designated as one of the Top Women in Law and as a Go To Employment Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.

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Attorneys Michele Feinstein and Carol Cioe Klyman, shareholders at Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., have co-authored the third edition of Massachusetts Elder Law, a definitive guide to the complexities of elder law in the Commonwealth. Published by LexisNexis, the book is an essential resource for attorneys, financial professionals, and policymakers dedicated to protecting older adults and their families. The newly released treatise provides practical, in-depth coverage of financial and medical planning, MassHealth eligibility, guardianships and conservatorships, and asset protection strategies. It offers expert commentary, forms, and step-by-step guidance for those practicing in this rapidly evolving field. Feinstein concentrates her practice in estate planning and administration, elder law, probate litigation, health law, and business succession planning, including representation of closely held businesses and physicians. Klyman focuses her practice in the areas of estate planning, long-term care planning, and special needs planning, helping individuals and families plan their affairs, minimize taxes, protect their loved ones, and navigate the complexities of long-term care and public benefits.

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Christa Douaihy

Krista Ellis

Community Legal Aid attorneys Christa Douaihy and Krista Ellis have been recognized among Massachusetts’ top legal professionals. Douaihy, coordinating attorney for Community Legal Aid’s Housing Unit, was recognized on Nov. 18 by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as one of the 2025 Top Women of Law. She joined Community Legal Aid in 2022 as a seasoned litigator with diverse legal experience in New York and Massachusetts. She began her career in 2008 at Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, where she advocated for the civil rights of people with disabilities in cases involving housing, employment, and family law. She went on to hone her legal expertise as a civil litigator and disability rights advocate at the Bronx Defenders and in private practice. As coordinating attorney in Community Legal Aid’s Fair Housing Unit, she specializes in eviction defense, brings lawsuits under state and federal fair housing laws, provides community education and outreach, and mentors her colleagues. She serves as an adjunct professor at Western New England University School of Law, where she teaches the “Access to Justice” course. Ellis, coordinating attorney at Community Legal Aid, was honored as an emerging leader in the law by the Women’s Bar Assoc. (WBA) at the organization’s 2025 gala on Oct. 22. The WBA’s Emerging Women Leaders in the Law Award honors women attorneys who have demonstrated professional excellence or had a significant professional achievement in their first 12 years in the legal profession, and either promote the status of women in the legal profession or contribute meaningfully to the equal participation of women in a just society. A graduate of American University Washington College of Law, Ellis has worked in Community Legal Aid’s Family Law Unit since 2019. She also recently graduated from the Massachusetts Bar Assoc. 2024-25 Leadership Academy.

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A new book aimed at empowering future homeowners has just hit the market. GET MOVING! A Personal Guide to Get You in TOP Home Buying Shape, written by Angela Tourville and Mike Tourville, is a timely guide designed to educate and prepare people for one of life’s biggest financial decisions — buying a home. GET MOVING!, its authors note, offers a refreshing, down-to-earth approach. The book walks readers through every stage of the journey — from qualifying for a mortgage to understanding interest rates, closing costs, and even the pros and cons of paying discount points. Each chapter includes insights, advice, and personal stories from a diverse range of local real estate professionals in Western Mass., including realtors, attorneys, loan officers, insurance agents, and financial planners. Their real-world perspectives add depth and authenticity, helping readers see how each piece of the process fits together. This book is also a family effort. Angela Tourville, co-author and branch manager at AnnieMac Home Mortgage, brings years of frontline lending experience and a passion for helping people achieve homeownership. Her co-author and father-in-law, Mike Tourville, adds his seasoned perspective as a writer and communicator, making the complex world of lending approachable for everyday readers.