FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – (September 24, 2021) – Broward Education Foundation, the only 501(c)3 directly supporting Broward County Public Schools, announced that community leaders Kathy Salerno and Alex Price were elected to the non-profit’s board of directors.
Kathryn “Kathy” Salerno is the director of community affairs for Broward Health, one of the 10 largest public healthcare systems in the country. Interfacing with a broad spectrum of key stakeholders including corporate executives, governmental officials and agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Salerno seamlessly directs engagement within Broward County’s diverse community. Working tirelessly to raise awareness and educate the public about Broward Health’s comprehensive network of premier healthcare providers and service lines, Salerno is a proven, dynamic community advocate. A strategic leader who realizes the importance of garnering community support through interaction and reinvestment, she lives her mission through a deep commitment to and building solid relationships within the community. Prior to joining Broward Health, Salerno served as the senior regional manager for the Florida Department of Financial Services where she represented Florida’s Chief Financial Officer in Southeast Florida. She has extensive experience in the political arena, holding senior leadership roles on several campaigns.
As the national director of community investment for Office Depot, Alex Price is a passionate executive and respected communicator who leads the company’s corporate affairs and community relations endeavors. Experienced in aligning corporate social responsibility with impactful community investment platforms, Price has developed and managed award-winning nationwide programs that drive both business and build culture. A strategic thinker and collaborator, his campaigns have engaged more than 40,000 Office Depot associates in community advocacy and invested more than $20 million in products, services and funding into distressed communities throughout North America. Price has also been a longtime supporter of Broward Education Foundation with Office Depot’s Start Proud! campaign which distributes 1,000 new backpacks filled with school supplies to students in Title I schools in Broward County. Prior to joining Office Depot, Price held executive communication and community affairs positions at Comcast, ADT, iCan Group and the New York City Department of Education.
“We are so fortunate to have Kathy and Alex, two exceptional, respected professionals, join our board,” said Shea Ciriago, executive director of Broward Education Foundation. “As they are both incredibly active in the community, their presence will undoubtedly enhance our mission to mobilize the community and increase advocacy and financial support for Broward County Public Schools.”
About Broward Education Foundation
Broward Education Foundation is the only 501(c)3 charitable organization solely dedicated to supporting Broward County Public Schools and serves as a catalyst for educational excellence by providing teacher grants to fund development of innovative curriculum that advances Pre K-12 achievement; vitally needed school supplies for Title I school students, and scholarships for qualified high school seniors. Established in 1983, the non-profit Broward Education Foundation contributes more than $3 million to Broward County Public Schools annually. Most recently, and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, the foundation provided students and teachers with PPE and supplies valued at an additional $2 million. In 2018, responding to the Stoneman Douglas High School tragedy, Broward Education Foundation initiated a GoFundMe campaign, established the official Stoneman Douglas Victims’ Fund and raised $10.5M for victims’ families, survivors and those impacted. Broward Education Foundation is proven agile, adept and responsive to shifting needs in education and our community. For more information, visit browardedfoundation.org, email BEFInfo@browardschools.com, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
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