In the “can-do-right-now” spirit of the Women’s Foundation, I offer my first blog in my first week as Director of Communications and Philanthropic Programs!

I am Siobhán O’Riordan and I am delighted to both be joining the Foundation and bringing all my communications and programmatic expertise from eight years in Boston-area philanthropies. My work in philanthropy is fueled by the thrill of connecting; nothing brings me greater satisfaction than bringing people and ideas together on a path of discovery and learning. There are many ways to navigate the worlds in which we all live and pass between, yet the paths most traveled are ones of friendship, community and hope.

I believe that philanthropy – both the act of giving and receiving for the greater good – provides just the right place for meaningful connection, real community building and the rooting and growing of hope that together, we can make the difference. I look forward to meeting and learning from you all! Feel free to say hello at soriordan@wawf.org.

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