Tenneille McFarlane-Smart has worked as a project professional for almost 20 years across various industries. In her current role as Project Management Office Director at Big Y Foods, based in Springfield, MA, she serves as the liaison between Information Technology and all business units to track projects centrally for visibility, prioritization, and resource allocation. Additionally, her team provides guidance and support for strategic, operational and compliance initiatives driving timely and successful project delivery.

Previously she led the executive leadership team as Chief of Staff at Envision Pharma Group, a strategic solution partner for the life sciences industry. Earlier in her career, she held leadership roles at Voya Financial, a retirement services provider and J. Walter Thompson, a global advertising agency.

Tenneille McFarlane-Smart is a certified project-management professional, holds a BBA from Pace University, an MBA from Bay Path University, and a JD from Western New England University School of Law. She is licensed to practice law in the state of Connecticut. Ten serves on the executive board of directors of the Pathlight Foundation, a nonprofit that supports individuals with developmental disabilities and volunteers for the Connecticut Bar Association’s Pro Bono Legal Advice Clinic.