Lynch has extensive experience in management consulting in the public sector and for nonprofit organizations. She hosts the SMA Annual Nonprofit Conference on Excellence, now in its third year.
Costa Androulakis, born in Greece, got his start in the hotel business at the Athens Hilton. From there he went to the hotel management school at Cornell University. Graduation led to a management career with the Hilton and Marriott hotel chains. He brings broad financial and management skills to the new Advocacy Board.
SMCF president Donna Foudray said that while the two will not have voting rights on the foundation’s board, they are expected to be closely associated with its activities. She said additional advocates may be named in the future.
SMCF has granted charitable organizations more than $700,000 in the past several years. In addition to grants from the endowment fund, the foundation also acts as a “pass through” clearinghouse so that those making their own grants to local charities can receive tax-free status in the U.S.
For additional information call SMCF administrator Araceli Cerritos at 152-7447 or visit www.sanmiguelcommunityfoundation.org.
