Welcoming Newly Elected Members to The Governor's Academy Board of Trustees

We’re thrilled to welcome six newly elected members to The Governor’s Academy Board of Trustees. Each brings unique talents, experiences, and perspectives to our community—from business and law to education, science, and philanthropy. What they all share is a deep belief in the Academy’s mission and the Non Sibi Sed Aliis spirit that connects us all.

“Our Board of Trustees plays a vital role in shaping the future of The Governor’s Academy,” said Head of School Peter H. Quimby, Ph.D. ’85, P’14. “We’re fortunate to welcome these remarkable individuals, whose leadership and perspectives reflect the strength and breadth of the Govs community. We’re excited for the energy, insight, and dedication they’ll bring as the Academy continues to prepare students for lives of purpose, leadership, excellence, and service."

Please join us in welcoming Becky Chu Kelly P’26,’29, Nina (Chiara) McElroy ’76, Matthew Proto, Barry Miller ’75, Paul Morrissey ’99, and H. Young Shin ’89 to The Governor's Academy Board of Trustees. 

Becky Chu Kelly P'26,'29

Becky is a consultant for Luminous, providing marketing consultancy to businesses in the BioPharmaceuticals, Healthcare, and Financial Services industries, where she "casts light on the patient experience." She previously worked as Market Manager for Milipore Corporation, helping build their Market Management Group. She also worked in sales for Colgate-Palmolive, Eli Lilly and Company, and Genzyme. Becky is a member of the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association. Becky received her BS from Bucknell University and her MBA from Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business. She lives in Newbury with her husband Brandon, and her two daughters, Sophie '26 and Tabitha '29. The family is deeply involved in the Greater New England Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, where Brandon is a trustee emeritus.

Nina (Chiara) McElroy '76

Nina is a Managing Director and Private Client Advisor with Bank of America Private Bank in New York. She provides wealth management guidance for a limited number of ultra-high-net-worth families and individuals, and works directly with a select group of wealth creators that includes business owners and principals in hedge funds, private equity firms, and real estate organizations. Nina began her career at Citibank Private Bank and was a senior vice president and team leader serving the ultra-high-net-worth market. She also was a managing director at Republic National Bank, later acquired by HSBC. Nina earned her BA at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, and her MBA from the Stern School of Business at New York University. She holds the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential. Nina is also a former trustee of the Whitney Museum. She is married to Neal McElroy '76, and has two sisters, two sisters-in-law, and a niece who all are Govs alumni.

Barry Miller '75

Barry recently retired from his position as Vice President for Strategic Business Development at International Forest Products, where he oversaw the company’s relationships with financial and private equity firms. Prior to working with International Forest Products, Barry's career in paper included time at Century National-Gottesman as a general sales manager and at Perry H. Koplik & Sons as an account executive. The Miller family has a long history in the packaging and paper industry, as Barry's father, Alan, was president and chief executive officer of Cellu Products, a manufacturer of protective packaging materials. Barry and his wife, Karen, are active in supporting the performing arts, children's health, and Jewish organizations. They also established a scholarship for GovsPLUS program students to continue their education at The Governor's Academy. 

Paul Morrissey '99

Paul is the CEO and founder of Compass Rose Public Schools, serving more than 3,000 students in grades K-12 across seven campuses in central Texas, with a staff of 300 plus educators. Before founding Compass Rose, Paul completed the Building Excellent Schools Fellowship and worked in public and charter schools in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Washington, DC, and Arizona. His work improving educational opportunities in communities in need earned Paul the Governor's Non Sibi Sed Aliis Award in 2024. After graduating from Governor's in 1999, Paul pursued a hockey career, then earned a Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Connecticut and a Master’s degree in Literature from Trinity College Dublin. Govs has been important to his family: His brothers, J.J. '02 and Brian '05, also attended Governor's, along with four cousins. 

Matthew Proto

Matthew is the Senior Vice President of Colby College, where he is responsible for leading admissions, advancement, communications, and first-year financial aid. Prior to joining the Colby community in May 2015, he served as assistant dean of admissions at Stanford University. Matthew has benefited from working in multiple admissions roles, having served as director of scholar selection for the Morehead-Cain Scholars program, associate director of admission and college counseling at Choate Rosemary Hall, and assistant director of admission at Yale University. A graduate of Yale University, Matthew earned a master of liberal studies degree at Wesleyan University and a doctorate in educational leadership at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

H. Young Shin '89

Young is the head of the Korea practice of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, based in Seoul. He focuses on mergers and acquisitions, energy-related investments, joint ventures, project finance, real estate development and investments, and corporate finance transactions. He was named Dealmaker of the Year in Korea by Asian Legal Business in 2023, in addition to being named the publication’s 2022 Korea Super 30 Lawyers and one of its 2021 Dealmakers of Asia for South Korea. Before heading Skadden's Seoul office, Young worked in the firm's New York office for 15 years. He is admitted to the Korean Foreign Legal Consultant Bar and the New York and New Jersey Bars. Young has a BA from Harvard, an MA and MBA from Yale, and a JD from Columbia. His brother, Hyun Ri "Henry" Shin '88, is also a Govs alumnus. 

We’re excited for the energy, insight, and dedication they’ll bring as the Academy continues to prepare students for lives of purpose, leadership, excellence, and service.