HUDSON – The COO of the Hudson-based Ladybugz Interactive Agency will be serving as the board president for the Worcester Jewish Community Center.
Billie Kenyon grew up at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) in Wilkes-Barre, Penn. She joined the Worcester JCC when she moved to Massachusetts.
“I feel like this was all destined to happen,” said Kenyon. “I’ve been a part of the JCC community for so long in PA and MA that this truly is an honor to be here.”
After she graduated from Clark University, Kenyon served as a board member and helped set up the center’s new Facebook page.
She has served on the board for 11 years and has embraced the role as vice president for the past two.
At Ladybugz, Kenyon has helped bring on over 40 new clients.
“Billie is one of the most incredible people I have ever met,” said Ladybugz CEO and founder Lysa Miller. “I can’t wait to see what her future brings!”
Kenyon was unanimously voted to become the president of the board. On June 15, Kenyon gave a speech, accepting the role. She will succeed other past presidents, including Ron Rosenstock, Mary Jane Rein, Howard Stempler and George Pins.
“What I love the most about the JCC is the endless support it offers our community so individuals and families can reach their full potential,” Kenyon said.
She specifically noted “top-tier” child enrichment and educational programs and health and fitness offerings.
In this role, Kenyon hopes to lead the expansion of the Early Childhood Center which would add an infant room and expanded preschool rooms. This would open the center to more families and address a need in the Worcester community.
Worcester JCC Executive Director Emily Rosenbaum said the center was pleased to welcome Kenyon into this role.
“Billie is an incredible asset to the organization and brings so much energy and enthusiasm that it is highly contagious,” said Rosenbaum. “She is a leader by example who is one to roll up her sleeves and get to work. We are so excited to have Billie as our leader for the Board of Directors.”
Kenyon was also named a “40 Under Forty” by the Worcester Business Journal. She is a graduate of the Worcester Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Worcester Program.
For more information on Ladybugz, visit https://www.ladybugz.com/.
