This year marked an incredible milestone for the Forman Acton Foundation: celebrating our 10th anniversary and our decade-long commitment to inspiring, educating and empowering Salem’s youth. 

As a longtime advocate for education and equity, I am thrilled to lead our efforts in advancing and expanding this transformative mission. Our organization has long been a beacon of opportunity, and we continue to seek new avenues for lasting growth, impact and positive change in the lives of the students we serve.

Our journey over the last ten years has been nothing short of inspiring. But the strides we have made in uplifting and empowering the next generation of leaders, scholars and change-makers in our community would not have been possible without the passion and leadership of our Foundation’s staff and Board of Trustees. Together, we will continue to break down barriers to education access, ensure high standards of excellence and foster an environment where everyone can thrive. The Foundation is a catalyst for change across Salem, and we remain committed to carrying out our work with transparency, accountability and dedication.

As a person of color in leadership, I am deeply aware of the challenges for myself and the community we serve. But I also know that we must remain determined in the face of adversity. Our Foundation is built on a simple yet profound belief: Education is the key to unlocking potential. By providing access to quality education, mentorship and resources, we transform lives and reshape the future of our community.