Administration
Our Employees Are Our Greatest Asset
Michelle Anderson
Michelle joined O’Connor & Drew in January 2021 in the newly created HR Manager role. Michelle manages the Firm’s policies and procedures, benefits, and training. Prior to joining O’Connor & Drew, she spent 20 years working in Human Resources across various industries including financial services, manufacturing, and multi-unit retail.
Education:
Curry College – Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
Memberships:
Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)
Northeast HR Association (NEHRA)
Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MassCPAs) HR Committee Member
Candice M. Amaral
Candice joined O’Connor & Drew, P.C. in 2011 and after five years in the audit department became the Assistant Director of Professional Development in 2017. Candice assists in the management of many administrative functions including overseeing staff workflow, mentoring, staff relations and evaluations, recruiting, scheduling and training.
Education:
Assumption College — Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, 2011
Bridgewater State University — Master of Business Administration, 2015
Memberships:
Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MassCPAs)
Marianne Badurina
Marianne joined O’Connor & Drew, P.C. in May 2017 to manage the firm’s marketing efforts. Marianne designs the firm’s marketing collateral, print ads, online banner ads, newsletters, and trade show displays and materials. She also manages the firm’s social media channels and website. Prior to joining O’Connor & Drew, P.C., Marianne spent 15 years in various marketing positions within the consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, technology, and financial services sectors.
Education:
Bentley University — MBA with Marketing Concentration
Bentley University — Bachelor of Science Marketing
Memberships:
Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MassCPAs) Marketing Committee Member
Association of Accounting Marketing Member
Rebecka B. Beatrice
Rebecka joined O’Connor & Drew, P.C. in 2003 and after four years in the audit department became the Director of Professional Development in 2007. Rebecka manages many administrative functions including overseeing staff workflow, mentoring, staff relations and evaluations, recruiting, scheduling and training.
Education:
Assumption College — Bachelor of Arts in Accounting
University of Massachusetts Amherst — Master of Science in Accounting
Memberships:
Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MassCPAs)
Assumption College President’s Council
Peter Bohan
Peter Bohan is the Director of Firm Administration and has been with the firm since 2012. Peter had been a Financial Officer at a number of privately held firms in the Greater Boston area prior to joining O’Connor & Drew in his current position. Peter handles accounting, and reporting, human resources, risk management and general administrative responsibilities for the firm.
Education:
Stonehill College – Bachelors in Business Administration
Babson College – Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance
Memberships:
Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MassCPAs) Employee Benefits and HR Committee
Member of the New England board for the CPA-Firm Management Association
Community and Interests:
Member of the Greenhill Civic Association
Advanced Open Water Diver
Enthusiastic bicyclist