FALL RIVER – Christina Johnk, chief human resources officer at Fall River Five Cents Savings Bank and a member of the Rotary Club of Fall River, received the club’s Paul Harris Fellow Award last month, the bank announced.
The award recognizes individuals who have gone above and beyond to make significant contributions to their local communities and exemplifies the club’s motto of “Service Above Self,” according to a news release.
“A Rotarian since 2023, Christina brought her energy and passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion to the Rotary Club of Fall River by co-presenting ‘The Importance of Diversity’ as a program during one of our weekly meetings,” Darcy H. Lee, Rotary Club of Fall River president for 2023-2024, said in a statement. “She assumed a leadership position as the co-chair of our Club’s DEI Committee this year, serves on the Rotary District 7950 DEI Committee, and co-chaired the District 7950 THRIVE Forum in April.”
Lee said Johnk was presented the award “for her volunteer work as a Rotarian and for serving on several boards in our area,” including the board of directors of the United Way of Greater Fall River, where she chaired the 2024 annual campaign to help to raise more than $1.2 million for the local community.
Johnk plays a crucial role at the bank, which also goes by BankFive, where she oversees all aspects of the bank’s human resources operations, including recruitment, performance management, talent and succession planning.
“Christina is an essential part of the BankFive team,” Anne P. Tangen, bank CEO and president, said in a statement. “Her dedication and passion to her role and our company are unparalleled. She prioritizes creating engaging connections with those in her community, both inside and outside the bank. There is no one more deserving of this award.”
In addition to serving as a member of the Rotary Club member, Johnk is a board member at the Fall River Historical Society and is a former board president of the Rhode Island Homeless Shelter.
