Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) has appointed three new members to its Board of Trustees, with terms beginning July 1. The new trustees are Anne M. Boyle, Heather M. Butts, and Rev. Lester J. Figueroa.
RUMC President and CEO Daniel J. Messina said, “We are honored to welcome these three outstanding individuals to our Board of Trustees. Each brings a unique perspective and depth of experience that will be invaluable as we continue to advance our mission of delivering exceptional care to our community. Their leadership will help guide our strategic direction and ensure we remain focused on innovation, equity, and compassionate service.”
Timothy C. Harrison, Chair of RUMC’s Board of Trustees, added, “It is an honor to welcome Heather, Anne, and Lester to the Board. Actually, it is more than an honor. These are individuals of high personal and professional caliber, each with extraordinary records of community service. Beyond that, each possesses skill sets and experiences that are of vital importance to the Board, and to RUMC, as we navigate challenges that all hospitals – and particularly safety net hospitals – now face. All of us on the Board look forward to serving with – and learning from – Heather, Anne, and Lester, and are deeply grateful for their service.”
Anne M. Boyle has worked in human resources for 35 years in various leadership roles at major financial institutions including Wells Fargo where she is currently HR Senior Executive and EVP leading HR for the Chief Operations Office. She also serves as President of the Pride (LGBTQ+) Employee Resource Network at Wells Fargo. Her previous positions include senior roles at NatWest Markets/National Westminster Bank Plc., Commerzbank Capital Markets Corp., Lehman Brothers, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, and Bank of New York Mellon.
Boyle commented on her appointment: “Quality medical care is critical to our community in Staten Island,” Boyle said. “As a lifelong Staten islander, who has seen the population growth on Staten Island, continued expansion of health care and trauma care are front and center to our needs. I am proud to join the board of a Level One Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center who has attracted strong leadership, doctors, nurses, and a board of distinguished members of our community to further RUMC’s mission.”
Heather M. Butts holds degrees from Princeton University (B.A.), St John’s University School of Law (J.D.), Harvard University (MPH), and Columbia University Teachers College (M.A.). She has worked in public health law at the U.S Department of Health & Human Services as well as PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and Columbia University Medical Center. Currently she serves as Assistant Professor in Health Policy & Management at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health where she leads courses on leadership.
Butts co-founded H.E.A.L.T.H for Youths Inc., a Staten Island non-profit supporting education access for youth through partnerships with nearly 100 organizations annually.
“It is an honor to have been selected to be a Trustee of Richmond University Medical Center.” Butts said “As a public health professional and professor, I have long followed the innovative work at RUMC and am eager to contribute to the efforts of this vital institution. Thank you to the board and staff of RUMC for your dedication to the Staten Island community.”
Rev. Lester J Figueroa was born in San Juan Puerto Rico; he holds undergraduate/postgraduate degrees from Interamerican University in Political Science/International Relations/Public & Private Administration/Law plus ministerial studies from Global University as an ordained Assemblies Of God minister.
Figueroa began practicing law in 1984 before becoming partner at Borah Goldstein Altschuler Nahins & Goidel P.C.. He established Latino Civic Association in 1993 advocating for Hispanic residents on Staten Island; since 2008 he has led Calvary Assembly Of God Church which now provides services such as weekly worship classes food pantry distribution reaching over 300 families boroughwide.
“I am honored to be a member of a team where its members are dedicated to making us all better.” Figueroa said. “Healthcare is a vital component of the life of a community, and this position will allow me to employ my resources and talents to serve RUMC in its efforts to continue to serve Staten Island with excellence.”
Richmond University Medical Center continues its role as a not-for-profit provider offering emergent acute primary behavioral health educational services across Staten Island communities through its main campus [www.rumcsi.org](http://www.rumcsi.org).
