THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 21, 2024 Page 7 Boston Arts Academy Foundation names Saugus woman vice president of philanthropy (Editor’s Note: The Boston Arts Academy Foundation recently issued the following press release.) T he Boston Arts Academy Foundation, a vital 501 (c) (3) charitable nonprofit organization, announced today that Amy Malkemes will be joining the foundation as the Vice President of Philanthropy. The BAAF raises critical funds for Boston’s only public high school for the visual and performing arts. In her role, Malkemes will oversee donor relations and drive philanthropic revenue while promoting the BAAF’s mission and the success of Boston Arts Academy students. “I firmly believe that access to a quality education is a true game-changer in one’s life,” said Malkemes. “I have had the privilege of experiencing firsthand the transformational impact of a Boston Arts Academy education, as my niece Cady Malkemes graduated as salutatorian of her class in 2021,” she said. “Having this professional opportunity to join the Boston Arts Academy Foundation as their new Vice President of Philanthropy is truly an honor. I look forward to raising the necessary funds to provide Boston’s best and brightest youth with access to a high-quality arts-intensive education,” she said. “As a proud alum of Boston Arts Academy, I am thrilled for my aunt to join the team that made my education at the school possible,” said Cady Malkemes. “The free fi ne arts education and creative academic space I had access to at the school profoundly infl uenced me into the person I am today. I am deeply honored to know that my aunt will now work to provide this unique access possible for future students!” Amy Malkemes comes to the Boston Arts Academy Foundation with over 20 years of experience in fundraising, including Director of Development roles at the Black Ministerial Alliance of Greater Boston, the UrPHILANTHROPY | SEE PAGE 12 RON’S OIL Call For PRICE Amy Malkemes joins the nonprofi t organization with more than 20 years of experience in fundraising. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM
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