Commencement

Lori Moon joined Berkshire Community College in 2016 as an Assistant Professor in the Practical Nurse program, where she discovered a true passion for nursing education and mentoring future healthcare professionals. After three years, she was appointed Dean of Nursing and Program Administrator for both the Associate Degree and Practical Nurse programs. In 2022, her leadership role expanded further when she became Dean of Nursing, Health and Wellness, providing guidance and vision for Allied Health, Health Sciences, and Fire Science programs.

Moon brings a deep passion for educating the next generation of nurses and healthcare providers. During her time at BCC, she has built meaningful connections with colleagues and students alike, and she takes great pride in seeing her former students out in the community making a difference in the lives of others.

A proud BCC alumna and first-generation college student, Moon earned her Associate Degree in Nursing in 1990. She continued her education through an RN-to-BSN program offered by UMass Amherst on the BCC campus in 1992, and later went on to complete her Master’s in Nursing Education from UMass Amherst in 2019.

Before transitioning to academia, Lori dedicated 20 years to hospice nursing, a calling that remains especially close to her heart. Her career also includes service as a substitute school nurse, as well as roles at Berkshire Medical Center and with the Visiting Nurse Association. She will retire from her role at BCC at the end of this summer and says she looks forward to continuing part-time work in nursing and, most importantly, spending cherished time with her three beloved granddaughters.