BCC Dean of Nursing, Health and Wellness Lori Moon Selected as Keynote Speaker for
BCC Commencement
Berkshire Community College (BCC) has selected Dean of Nursing, Health and Wellness
as the keynote speaker for commencement exercises on Friday, May 29 at Tanglewood in Lenox, Massachusetts.
Lori Moon embodies the spirit of Berkshire Community College. She is a graduate of BCC, a former Practical
Nurse faculty member, and now the leader who has transformed our nursing program into
a model of excellence, accountability, and care. Her hospice nursing background, her
belief in second chances, and her deep commitment to students make her not just an
ideal speaker — but the right one.
BCC President Ellen Kennedy
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.
