GLCF Elects New Board Member at Annual Meeting
LOWELL, Mass. – At the Greater Lowell Community Foundation Annual Board Meeting, the Board of Directors unanimously approved the election of new board member Siddhi Shah Chhoeng, of Bedford, Head of Strategy Development, MilliporeSigma.
“I am very pleased to welcome Siddhi as the newest member of our Board,” said GLCF President and CEO Jay Linnehan. “As a Lowell High School alum and Bedford resident, Siddhi brings a wealth of knowledge about our Greater Lowell Community that will help the Foundation to be an asset for the next generation of donors who want to benefit our community.”
Siddhi Shah Chhoeng is a corporate strategist, author, and philanthropist. Siddhi brings over 15 years of achievement in the Life Science industry, holding various leadership roles at companies such as Sanofi Pasteur, Boston Scientific and Repligen. Currently, she is the Head of Strategy Development, Bioprocessing at MilliporeSigma.
Siddhi credits her professional success to the strong work ethic instilled by her immigrant parents, the help of amazing mentors, and the opportunities offered during her days as a student in Lowell’s unique, urban public school system. Thus, she holds a strong commitment to supporting and inspiring the next generation. Siddhi is LHS Class of ’98 alum, Carney Medalist and 2022 recipient of the prestigious LHS Distinguished Alumni Award. Additionally, in 2021, Siddhi published her first book “The Career Lab Formula” – a guide for recent STEM graduates as they transition into the workforce.
She holds a Bachelor’s from MIT, a Master’s from UPenn and a MBA from Simmons School of Management and currently lives in Bedford, Mass. with her husband and son.
“I am incredibly honored to be appointed to the GLGC Board,” said Siddhi Shah Chhoeng. “This organization embodies the true spirit of community. I am eager to contribute my skills and passion towards the foundation’s mission of empowering and enriching the lives of families in the greater Lowell area.”
About Greater Lowell Community Foundation
Established in 1997, the Greater Lowell Community Foundation (GLCF) is a philanthropic organization comprised of more than 500 funds dedicated to improving the quality of life in 21 neighboring cities and towns. With financial assets of almost $60 million, GLCF annually awards grants and scholarships to hundreds of worthy nonprofits and students. It is powered by the winning combination of donor-directed giving, personal attention from Foundation staff, and an in-depth understanding of local needs. The generosity of our donors has enabled the Community Foundation to award more than $35 million to the Greater Lowell community.
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