Rev. Michael Davidson builds belonging as Montserrat director.

Rev. Michael Davidson, director of Boston College's Montserrat Coalition, has focused the office on community and support for students with high financial need and was presented this November with the Archdiocese of Boston's Bishop James Augustine Healy Award.

Rev. Michael Davidson, S.J., directs Boston College's Montserrat Coalition and has worked to shape it as a community for students with the highest levels of financial need. He was presented this November with the Bishop James Augustine Healy Award by the Archdiocese of Boston. Davidson previously directed the Thea Bowman AHANA and Intercultural Center and serves at St. Katharine Drexel Church. Since arriving at Montserrat in 2023, he has emphasized building relationships as well as providing material supports. What is known: - Montserrat provides students with tickets to BC events and games and offers access to textbooks, laptops, and other supportive services. - Davidson sought to make Montserrat more community-oriented so it is not only a place to receive goods but also a place of belonging. - The Montserrat office displays photos and receives donated items from former students who remain connected to the program. - Frontier Fellowship funds research, internships, and now global trips to expand students' opportunities. - Since 2012, Davidson has run the Jamaica Magis trip to Jamaica to expose students to service, solidarity, and perspectives on privilege and need. - Current and former students, including Danielle Date (BC ’16), describe long-term personal connections with Davidson and praise his hands-on involvement. Summary: Montserrat aims to bridge financial and emotional needs by combining practical supports with community-building and experience-based programs such as the Frontier Fellowship and Jamaica Magis. Davidson’s work centers on sustained relationships and exposing students to broader perspectives. Undetermined at this time.