Women’s Initiative of United Way Names New Leadership
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Kerry Melley
Leah Lamson
Leah Lamson, is currently the managing director of the New England High School Journalism Collaborative and former editor of Worcester Telegram & Gazette. She spent 36 years at the T&G, starting as a reporter and working her way up to being named the first woman to serve as editor at the newspaper.
Lamson, is a founding member of the Women’s Initiative and a member of the United Way of Central Massachusetts Governance Committee. Through her extensive career as a journalist, Lamson has the ability to lead effectively, based on skills that motivate, enthuse and build respect.
She will take over for Elaine Wright, who recently retired as vice president of business services at Webster Five.
Kerry Melley
Kerry Melley, of Worcester, is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Group, will become vice chair. Before her career in financial services, she was a development professional for the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Eastman School of Music, working in the areas of strategic planning and relationship management.
Melley is the current vice chair of the Membership Committee. Melley is passionate about helping women grow and preserve their wealth, while building their confidence in planning and managing their financial lives.
Women’s Initiative
The mission of the Women’s Initiative is to begin positive change for girls through philanthropy and women’s leadership. The Women’s Initiative is a volunteer-based women’s group whose vision is to be the premier women’s philanthropic and leadership group in Central Massachusetts funding programs that improve the lives of girls.
Related Slideshow: United Way of Central MA Program Grants
African Community Education Program
American Red Cross of Central MA
Ascentria Care Alliance
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central MA
Boys and Girls Club of Worcester
Catholic Charities
Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance
Children's Friend, Inc.
Community Healthlink, Inc.
Community Legal Aid, Inc.
Dismas House of Massachusetts
Elder Services of Worcester Area
Elm Park Center
Family Health Center of Worcester, Inc.
Family Services of Central Massachusetts
Friendly House, Inc.
Girls Incorporated of Worcester
Guild of St. Agnes
Latino Education Institute WSF
MA Education and Career Opportunities
Nativity School of Worcester
Pernet Family Health Service, Inc.
Rainbow Child Development Center
Regional Environmental Council, Inc
South Middlesex Opportunity Council
Straight Ahead Ministries, Inc.
The Bridge of Central Massachusetts
The CASA Project, Inc.
UMass Memorial HealthCare, Inc.
Webster Square Day Care Center, Inc.
Worcester Community Action Council, Inc.
Worcester Food & Active Living Policy Co
Worcester Roots Project
Youth Opportunities Upheld, Inc.
YWCA of Central Massachusetts
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