Beth Zschau Appointed as H. P. Kendall Foundation Program Officer
February 14, 2023
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I am pleased to announce that Beth Zschau has been appointed Program Officer for the H. P. Kendall Foundation. Beth will begin on March 15, 2023.
Beth’s 15-year career includes roles in conservation, horticulture, agriculture, leadership development, and education.
Over the past five years, Beth emerged as a strong, visionary, impactful leader at FoodCorps, a national nonprofit who partners with schools and communities to provide students with nourishing meals, food education, and culturally affirming experiences with food that celebrate and nurture the whole child. FoodCorps also develops leaders, grows networks, and advocates for policy change in service of every student’s health and wellbeing.
Beth’s most recent role at FoodCorps has been National Impact Partnerships Director, where she led the strategic direction for all program partnerships. Prior to that, she was co-director of national programs and Massachusetts state program director.
Beth brings a wonderful combination of positive energy, strategic thinking, excellent communications skills, and entrepreneurial inclinations, all of which will serve her well as Program Officer at the H. P. Kendall Foundation.
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Kristen Vale Appointed as H. P. Kendall Foundation Program Associate
March 6, 2023
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I am pleased to announce that Kristen Vale has been appointed Program Associate for the H. P. Kendall Foundation. Kristen began on March 1, 2023.
For more than 14 years, Kristen has served in a variety of capacities for Faneuil Hall Associates, Inc., most recently as Property & Information Technology Manager. Kristen’s aptitude for all things IT shone in this role where she handled the procurement and regular update of all software and hardware resources, including the company’s migration to Cloud-based technology. Kristen also provided day-to-day management of several rental properties and was the tenant liaison, overseeing lease renewals and various property improvement projects throughout the year. Always ready to pitch in, Kristen worked with the Office Manager and Vice President, Finance & Administration, among other staff, on research and other special projects to round out her responsibilities. Kristen’s positivity is infectious, and there is no problem too difficult for her to tackle.
As Program Associate, she will ensure the smooth operation of the Foundation office, maintain our grants management system and website, and serve as the first point of contact for many new and returning grantees. The H. P. Kendall Foundation is excited to welcome Kristen to its team.
