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Press Release: 2/23/2026

By Ricard Torres-Mateluna

2/21/2026

Viability Welcomes Paul Murphy to Board of Directors

Springfield, MA – February 20, 2026 – Viability Inc., a human services organization dedicated to building a world in which individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages realize acceptance, inclusion, and access, is pleased to announce the addition of Paul Murphy to its Board of Directors.

"Paul Murphy is an experienced leader who brings the value of care for people and mission coupled with thoughtful curiosity and insight for important discussions, and steadfast commitment to service. I can't say enough about how thrilled we are to welcome Paul to Viability's board of directors," said Colleen Holmes, Viability's President and CEO.

Murphy is a retired attorney with more than 30 years at the Boston law firm Foley Hoag, after which he served as Legal and Administrative Counsel of Amherst College, his alma mater. He has served on the Board of Directors or Board of Trustees of numerous nonprofit organizations, including New England Public Media, Baystate Health, and the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts.

"I am honored to join the Viability Board of Directors. For 55 years, Viability has had a profound impact on the lives of many disabled and disadvantaged members of our community. Viability has helped to ensure that they have real opportunities to thrive in all aspects of life. I am grateful to have been given an opportunity to contribute to this important work," Mr. Murphy stated.

About Viability

Viability Inc. is a human services agency headquartered in Springfield, MA, providing employment, job training and placement, vocational, life skill-building, and other community-based services to nearly 4,300 individuals with disabilities or disadvantages annually. With a staff of 430, Viability serves individuals across Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Oklahoma, and Rhode Island. Program models include community-based day and day habilitation services; supported living options; psycho-social clubhouses; transportation services; and pre-employment, vocational, internship, and employment programs. Viability is accredited by CARF and Clubhouse International and certified by the MA Department of Developmental Services and the Massachusetts Division of Medical Assistance.

For media inquiries, contact Ricard Torres-Mateluna, Vice President of Marketing and Communications: communications@viability.org | 413.781.5359