Bethany N. Serota, Esq. is the Executive Director of Culture & Engagement at Beth Israel Lahey Health, where she leads system-wide efforts to drive culture and engagement by strategically aligning people and processes with the organization’s purpose and values. She champions initiatives that embed inclusive practices into daily operations, oversees Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), multicultural observances, and culture-focused projects, and works to enhance the overall employee experience to foster a sense of belonging and value across the organization.

In addition to her role at BILH, Bethany maintains a private legal practice focused on probate, family law, and estate planning, where she provides strategic counsel and client-centered advocacy across a range of civil legal matters.

Prior to joining Beth Israel Lahey Health, Bethany served as Deputy Director of Workforce Equity and Inclusion for the Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development for the City of Boston, where she led the development and implementation of labor compliance, workforce equity, and policy initiatives designed to improve economic and employment outcomes for Bostonians. She also served as Deputy Director for the Mayor’s Office of Fair Housing and Equity, overseeing investigations of housing discrimination and enforcement of the Fair Housing Act.

Bethany received her B.A. from Temple University and her J.D. from Suffolk University Law School. As a litigator, she represented clients who could not afford legal counsel, as well as refugees and asylum seekers in the Middle East.

Bethany serves as an At-Large Director and Chair of the Community Service and Social Impact Committee for the Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association, and is a member of The Partnership, Inc.’s Executive Council, having completed its Leadership Development Fellows Program in 2020. She serves on the boards of the Gavin Foundation, the South Boston Collaborative Center, the Sarita & Claire Wright Lucas Foundation, and Nurtury Early Education Learning Lab, where she serves as Vice Chair. She previously served as Co-Chair and President of the Board of Directors for the Neighborhood Birth Center. Bethany is also a member of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys and the Nine Streets Neighborhood Association in Dorchester.