MEDIA CONTACT

Sarah Gonet

Vice President of Development

508-944-6096/sarahgonet@bamsi.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BAMSI Welcomes New Executive Vice President of Human Resources

BROCKTON, MA (September 19, 2024) – BAMSI is pleased to welcome Hussam Atab as its new Executive Vice President of Human Resources. With over 20 years of Human Resources experience, including eight years in senior leadership roles, Hussam is a respected HR professional in the industry. 

“We are extremely happy to be welcoming Hussam Atab to BAMSI as our new HR lead. He comes to us with a wealth of experience in many settings, most recently in the human services field. Hussam is deeply committed to the issues of equality, diversity and equal opportunities for all which is absolutely in line with the values that we cherish here at BAMSI,” said BAMSI CEO, Peter Evers.

Hussam’s career spans both the for profit and not-for-profit sectors. He holds degrees from Charles Sturt University (Australia), Deakin University (Australia), and American University of Beirut (Lebanon). He began in the technology sector with large companies like Motorola and Dell, and for the past five years, he has focused on human services, most recently as Head of HR at the Edinburgh Centre.

Hussam is passionate about creating an environment where everyone has an opportunity to reach their full potential in a multicultural environment. He is drawn to BAMSI as he sees an agency with enormous potential for growth and innovation.

Outside of work, Hussam is an outdoor enthusiast. In his free time, he enjoys biking, swimming, kayaking, and hiking. He has four children, some of whom reside in Australia.

About BAMSI:

BAMSI is a private 501c3 nonprofit human service organization that helps people live more independent and healthful lives by providing a comprehensive network of services addressing developmental and intellectual disabilities, mental illness, and substance use, and the social determinants of health such as housing and nutrition. This past year, over 50,000 individuals and families across five Massachusetts counties received personalized care from one of BAMSI’s nearly 1,600 dedicated and compassionate employees.