Jill Reynolds, Associate Practice Area Director of Human Services at Public Consulting Group (PCG), has been appointed to the MassHire Boston Workforce Board/Private Industry Council (PIC). The PIC serves as Boston’s MassHire Workforce Board, guiding education and workforce development policy and initiatives. The MassHire Boston Workforce Board is a 33-member, business-majority body, which includes dedicated leaders from across the city. Members are appointed by Mayor Michelle Wu to oversee strategies, priorities, and programs that best meet the needs of job seekers and employers in Boston.

“We are pleased to welcome Jill to the MassHire Boston Workforce Board — appointed by the City of Boston’s Mayor Michelle Wu. Jill’s dedication to Boston residents is evident not only in her work at PCG but also through the years Jill has served on our Workforce Development Committee,” said Stacia MacNaught, Chair of the MassHire Boston Workforce Board and Vice President, Community Affairs and Chief of Staff to the CEO for External Affairs, Vertex Pharmaceuticals.

“Jill brings deep expertise in workforce development and human services which will be an invaluable asset as we work together to grow and strengthen Boston’s workforce system,” said Michael O’Neill, President & Executive Director of the MassHire Boston Workforce Board/Boston Private Industry Council.

Throughout her career, Ms. Reynolds has been committed to helping state and local government improve outcomes and fiscal performance in their human services programs.  She has worked extensively on government programs spanning early childhood, public assistance, disability services and employment services. Ms. Reynolds is a 2017 Eisenhower Fellow, for which she studied labor market participation for people with disabilities in Peru and Japan.

“I am honored to join the Boston Private Industry Council and the MassHire Boston Workforce Board. For more than four decades, the PIC has played a critical role in bridging the economic divide by connecting Boston residents to education, training, and meaningful employment.” said Ms. Reynolds. “With rapid change in the labor market, this work is essential to expanding opportunities, strengthening career pathways, and supporting both workers and employers across Boston.”

Ms. Reynolds’ appointment brings deep expertise in human services, public systems, and policy to the board. In today’s environment, marked by labor challenges and shifting federal policies, Ms. Reynolds’ experience will support the MassHire Boston Workforce Board’s efforts to expand opportunities for Boston residents while helping employers build a skilled, diverse workforce.