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"I want to make a meaningful impact that's less about program development and more about supporting the people who have the ideas."
So says Vanessa Pab ? 'n-Hernandez in her new role as CEO of the Women's Fund of Western Massachusetts.
Pab ? 'n-Hernandez, a Springfield native, will succeed Donna Haghighat, who has led the philanthropic organization since 2017.
Under Haghighat's leadership, the Women's Fund developed innovative programs, sought out partnerships, increased grant-making, grew its corporate and individual donations, and focused on racial equity and trust-based philanthropy, the Republican reports.
"In many ways, Vanessa's life experience mirrors the reason why the Women's Fund exists," Luzed Guzman Romano, current treasurer and incoming board co-chair, said in a statement.
"Now, I want to support the dreams of others."
Pab ? 'n-Hernandez began her 25-year career as a marketing strategist in business for herself and later served in roles that included program director for the YMCA North End Youth Center, founder of a community-based digital storytelling center, and executive producer at New England Public Media.
She left NEPM in early June after 14 years to accept the position with the Women'
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