Northeast Arc, a not-for-profit organization that helps children and adults with disabilities and autism become full participants in the community, has elected Michael Christian and Benjamin Dollar to its board of directors.
Christian, who lives in Marblehead, is the board president of Someone Else’s Child, Inc., a position he has held for nearly 25 years. The foundation supports youth causes throughout the U.S., Africa, and Central America, with areas of emphasis including education, the arts, economic justice, collective action efforts, and youth living with disabilities.
He is also the Managing Partner for Community Impact Ventures (CIV), a venture capital impact fund that provides financial support to social entrepreneurs and for-profit companies with missions similar to that of Someone Else’s Child. CIV invests in early-stage firms creating meaningful social impact.
“We’ve known Northeast Arc for several years and financially supported the launch of its innovative Pathways to Opportunities program,” said Christian. “It is one of the most impactful initiatives we have supported. Everyone at Northeast Arc is dedicated to and focused on the mission. They are devoted to the people they serve, and I look forward to contributing as a board member for this outstanding organization.”
Dollar is a principal in the Industrial Products and Construction practice at Deloitte Consulting LLP, where he focuses on digital transformation in supply chain and manufacturing. He also serves as Chief Strategy Officer for the Energy, Resources, and Industrials practice. Before joining Deloitte more than 20 years ago, Dollar started his career working in high tech startups in Austin, Texas.
“Northeast Arc is very important to me,” said Dollar, who lives in Newton with his wife and two children. “I have one child on the autism spectrum and one who is profoundly disabled. We have used Northeast Arc services, and I firmly believe in its mission. I’m honored to represent the company on the board of directors.”
“Ben and Mike have unique personal and professional experiences, making them ideal additions to our board,” said Heidi Ellard, board chair of Northeast Arc. “I look forward to working with both of them as we continue to change lives every day for people with disabilities.”
