Three New Members Elected to Greater Lowell Community Foundation Board of Directors
LOWELL, MA – At its Annual Board Meeting on June 9, the Greater Lowell Community Foundation (GLCF) unanimously elected three new members to its Board of Directors: Marie Beam of Littleton, Jeff Bush of Groton, and Mouli Ramani of Andover.
Marie Beam
Marie Beam is Chief Executive Officer of Discovery Museum in Acton, Massachusetts, a National Medal for Museum Service-winning nonprofit dedicated to inviting children and their families to explore science and nature through play. Prior to becoming CEO, she served as the Museum’s Chief Development Officer for 10 years. Before that, she led fundraising programs and campaigns for nearly two decades at the Fay School and Simmons University. Her career has centered on expanding equitable access to learning experiences and championing the nonprofit sector’s expertise and creativity. Beam is a 2021 recipient of the New England Museum Association’s Excellence Award and resides in Littleton, Mass.
Jeff Bush
Jeff Bush is President of Heritage Properties, located at 142 Middle Street in Lowell. In his role, Bush leads the senior management team overseeing staff and operations, continuing work he began at Heritage Properties in 2016 as an analyst focused on acquisition, redevelopment, and investment opportunities. He holds a degree from Brown University and a certificate in Real Estate Finance from Boston University. Bush also holds board seats with the House of Hope and the Lowell Plan, and resides in Groton, Mass.
Mouli Ramani
Mouli Ramani serves as President and CEO of Aviwell SAS, a biotech company headquartered in Toulouse, France with offices in the Boston area, working at the intersection of life and data science to develop sustainable solutions to improve animal health and food security. Over his career, Ramani has held senior leadership positions at early-stage startups and Fortune 500 companies alike, with expertise spanning sales, strategic marketing, operations, and capital formation. He has served as Vice President of Sales and Strategic Marketing at Nortel Networks and Senior Vice President of Global Sales at Nextworth, and has closed transactions worth over US$2 billion worldwide.
“We are thrilled to welcome Marie, Jeff, and Mouli to the Board,” said GLCF President and CEO Jay Linnehan. “Each brings exceptional professional expertise and a genuine commitment to this region. Their leadership will strengthen the Foundation as we continue to respond to the evolving and growing needs of Greater Lowell’s hardworking families and communities.”
About the 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 over $77 million, GLCF annually awards grants and scholarships to hundreds of worthy nonprofits and students. The generosity of our donors has enabled the Community Foundation to award more than $55 million to the Greater Lowell community.
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CAPTION: At GLCF’s Annual Meeting on June 9, Marie Beam, Jeff Bush, and Mouli Ramani were unanimously elected to the board. From left, GLCF Board Chair Chet Szablak, Jeff Bush, Marie Beam, Mouli Ramani and GLCF President and CEO Jay Linnehan.
