Ms. Fortunato is a graduate of Salem State College and Bentley College where she received a Masters Degree in Business Administration and the National School of Banking earning the Janet Paviliska Award.

A Lynnfield resident, Ms Fortunato has served as President of the East Boston Social Center, Director of the Longwood Symphony Orchestra, and President of North Shore Women in Business. She currently is on the Board of Directors of North Shore Women in Business and the Saugus Rotary Club, and is a Trustee of North Shore Community College.

Ms. Fortunato enjoys skiing, traveling, cooking and golf in her spare time.