PEF had the opportunity to contribute to the conversation. Monica Bosserman Lopez, PEF’s Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives, led a breakout session titled “Leveraging Board Members as Ambassadors,” sharing how PEF empowers its Board of Directors to become informed advocates for the organization’s mission. Rather than viewing board service as limited to governance, the session explored how nonprofit boards can become active partners in community engagement by building relationships, sharing authentic stories, and opening doors to new opportunities.
As PEF continues to strengthen partnerships throughout Pasadena, participating in gatherings like the LA County Philanthropy Summit keeps the organization connected to new ideas while providing opportunities to share practices that strengthen education foundations and other organizations supporting public education across the region.
