Boston, MA – (June 29, 2023) – St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children, a multi-service nonprofit organization working collaboratively with hundreds of families experiencing homelessness and poverty, today announced the appointment of Dustin C. Sarnoski as their next Board of Trustees Chair, effective July 1, 2023.
Sarnoski serves as Head of Global Realty at State Street Corporation and President of SSB Realty, LLC. He joined State Street in 2007 and is responsible for the organization’s 6 million-square-foot operational real estate portfolio, consisting of office space and data centers, and an annual operating profit and loss of over $400 million. Sarnoski’s real estate organization operates in 25 countries and consists of approximately 70 direct staff and over 3,000 contractors worldwide.
“Dustin brings firm leadership to our Board of Trustees, and the commitment and compassion he has shown for St. Mary’s Center’s families in his 18 months as a Board member is remarkable,” said Alexis Steel, St. Mary’s Center President. “As we embark on a transformative new chapter at St. Mary’s Center, Dustin’s proven expertise in real estate and law, as well as his passion for social justice for families, will be critical in guiding us toward the future of the Agency. We are thrilled to work alongside him to continue shaping St. Mary’s Center’s vision of partnering with families in need as they ascend to a more thriving future.”
Prior to joining State Street, Sarnoski was an Associate Attorney at Bingham McCutchen, LLP, practicing all aspects of real estate law and transactional environmental law.
“St. Mary’s Center’s mission is deeply meaningful to me, and to be selected to serve as the Center’s Board Chair is an incredible honor. It is an exciting time to be leading the Board and I am privileged to continue partnering with my talented colleagues and working collectively with St. Mary’s Center staff to enhance St. Mary’s Center’s programs and transform the lives of families experiencing poverty, homelessness, and trauma,” Sarnoski shared.
Sarnoski received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry from Amherst College and a Juris Doctor with a concentration in Environmental Law from Vermont Law School. He currently resides in Melrose, MA.
