Pamela Gannon Email & Phone Number

Concord, Massachusetts

• The Concord Free Public Library Corporation is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation that is the private entity in a public-private partnership in place since 1873. The Corporation owns and manages two historic library.
• The governing body of the Library Corporation, responsible for maintenance of buildings and grounds, capital fundraising and annual appeals, finances and endowment, special collections.
• Serve on Building & Grounds Committee and Development Committee; served as Clerk for the Corporation from 2020-2024.
• Led search for a professional Facilities Manager and Development Coordinator; participated in searches for Library Director and Special Collections Curator.Main Library $10.74M expansion and building project (2018-2022)
• Served on main Building Committee and working groups for A/V, colors, catering kitchen.
• Chaired the Makerspace Planning Group, conducted focus groups with tech leaders, stakeholder outreach, recommended space allocation, equipment and program expectations. This work led to the hiring of a full-time.

Acton, Massachusetts

• The Discovery Museum (www.discoveryacton.org/) provides innovative, hands-on, accessible STEM learning and meaningful play experiences for children and families. Science & Technology Advisory Council (2016 - present)
• The STAC provides input and feedback on exhibits and approaches. The group also supports career mentorship for STEM students. Council of Advocates (2023-present)
• The Council is comprised of former Board members and community members who work in support of the mission of the museum.Board of Directors (2016-2023)
• CEO Search Committee (2022-2023)
• Development Committee - provided support and outreach for annual giving (~$900K/year) and capital campaigns and shared strategic feedback in support of development efforts.
• Board Member Orientation Working Group - the group reviewed the onboarding process and board member exit interviews to develop a timeline, new member information package, and mentorship model, in order to increase new.

Cambridge, MA

MIT’s fraternities, sororities, and independent living groups (FSILGs) have a long, collaborative history with MIT. Approximately 40% of MIT undergraduates are members of an FSILG, and there are 30,000+ living FSILG alumni. 20% of undergraduates reside in 34 FSILG houses, which are primarily owned by non-profit alumni corporations and are located in.

• The MIT Alumni Association (MITAA) represents 140,000 MIT undergraduate and graduate alumni. The MITAA Board sets policy for the Association and is responsible for strategic oversight of all Association.
• Committee works to identify, engage and support leadership volunteers Board of Directors, term director (2018-2022)
• Served three-year term, extended for one additional year (1 term limit determined by policy)
• Leadership Talent Pipeline Committee - 5 years, one year as Chair, 2 years as Vice Chair
• Club Councils – 3 years; committee works to inform and support MIT Clubs and Affinity Groups
• Strategic Change Implementation Committees – MIT Clubs & Affinity Groups and MIT Reunions; developed quick and strategic support aligned with the MITAA Strategic Plan and hosted sessions at the Alumni Leadership.

• The MIT Association of Independent Living Groups (AILG ailg.mit.edu/) is a non-profit alumni organization that provides support and oversight for MIT’s fraternities, sororities and independent living groups (FSILGs).
• Developed promotional materials, supported students and alums in outreach endeavors, spoke at MIT community events.
• Initiated and spearheaded a parent outreach program in collaboration with students, alumni, and staff.
• Interfaced with MIT Division of Student Life and MIT Department of Campus Planning about FSILG housing issues.

Concord, MA

• Chair, 3 years | Vice-Chair, 2 yearsThis elected position involved educational policy development, public outreach, financial oversight, and supervision of the superintendent. Served as: Policy Subcommittee Chair, 5.
• Oversaw budget development and secured funding for school budgets ($40M+) and school building projects ($100M+) during a challenging economic environment, which required intensive outreach and collaboration with.
• Authored all outreach and communication materials and was point person with district PR consultant and the media
• Collaborated with stakeholders to further understanding of statutes and policies regarding Massachusetts curriculum, standardized testing and assessment, special education, and student health and wellness
• Collaborated with and provided support for the superintendent of schools; conducted superintendent evaluations; negotiated contracts with five district unions

Concord, MA

• Specialized in the translation of technical information for the public and for scientists in other fields.
• Publications for: The Scientist, Johnson & Johnson, Current Biology, MIT Knowledge Updates, New York Academy of Sciences, HMS Beagle and BioMedNet (Elsevier)

• Cell & Molecular Biology Online: Founder/Developer of one of the earliest biology gateway web sites (no longer operational)
• Nature Reviews: Molecular Cell Biology (Nature Publishing Group), Web Highlights Advisor
• HMS Beagle (BioMedNet/Elsevier), Contributing Editor for online biology resources - Identified relevant topic areas for weekly publication - Authored feature articles - Hired and managed freelance writers

Concord, MA

• Chair, 3 years | Development Chair and Vice-Chair, 3 yearsThis non-profit organization founded in 1975 is the largest early education program serving families who live or work in Concord.
• Assembled and managed a team for a successful $1 million capital campaign, with responsibility for case development, donor outreach, leadership gifts, community partnerships, grant applications, communication, and.
• Oversaw strategic planning and determined fiscal policy
• Collaborated with and provided support for the executive director

Cambridge, MA

• Founding President of MIT’s first sorority 1981-1984The MIT sorority community currently comprises seven sororities and is the largest women’s organization on the MIT campus.
• Established a self-governing organization of 60 women (~6% of undergraduate women)
• Convinced the MIT administration that a sorority was a viable possibility and an enhancement to the MIT community
• Screened and interviewed candidate national sororities and selected finalistAlumni House Corporation Board 1990-1995President, 3 years
• Advocated for the allocation of equal support and resources for women at MIT
• Collaborated with MIT to develop two adjoining townhouses in Boston into a single 60-member house ($3.8 million project)

American Cancer Society Postdoctoral Fellow, Department Of Biology, Cambridge, Ma

Activities and Societies: Co-Chair, MIT Association of Postdoctoral Women

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Cellular And Molecular Physiology In The School Of Graduate Biomedical Sciences, Boston, Ma

Activities and Societies: Graduate Student Council, Student Commencement Speaker

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Materials Science And Engineeering

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Sorority - founding president of the first Panhellenic sorority at MIT, Ring Committee, Women's Ice.