Caroline Morrissey Named to ICC Board of Directors

West Springfield native Caroline Morrissey has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Irish Cultural Center of Western New England, bringing with her a wealth of global experience and a deep passion for Irish heritage.

Morrissey, a proud Colby College alumna, earned her Master’s in International Administration with a Policy Focus from the University of Denver. She spent nearly a decade working in post-conflict zones across Africa, most recently serving with President Carter’s The Carter Center in Liberia, before returning to Western Massachusetts just before the pandemic.

Since returning, she has been an active member of the ICC’s Events Committee, where she founded the ICC Book Club—a now-thriving literary group that she continues to moderate monthly. In summer 2024, she took on a larger leadership role by joining the ICC Board of Directors.

ICC President Sean F. Cahillane welcomed Morrissey to the board, recognizing her dedication and breadth of experience.

“Caroline’s passion for cultural engagement, combined with her extensive international work and deep Irish roots, make her a tremendous addition to our leadership team,” Cahillane said. “She has already contributed so much to the ICC, and we’re thrilled to have her guiding us into the future.”

A lifelong traveler who has visited 50 countries, Morrissey takes immense pride in her Irish heritage, with family ties to County Galway, Westmeath and Wexford. She is also the proud new mom of Mae, a beloved presence at the ICC and likely its youngest patron.

In her role on the board, Morrissey will continue to foster community connections and support the ICC’s Capital Campaign, which aims to develop its first-class Community Performance Center to showcase Irish arts, music and culture for generations to come.