PROVIDENCE – Shannon Gamache Scurry has been named Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State’s new director of development and community relations, according to a mid-July statement.
“We are fortunate to have someone of Shannon’s experience and skill set join our team to lead our fund and partner development efforts,” BBBSOS Executive Director Katje Afonseca said in a statement. “Her experience, personally and professionally, will help to increase support for our mentoring programs so that we can provide more children with caring, adult mentors.”
In prepared remarks, Gamache Scurry said: “Born and raised in Rhode Island, I’m proud to represent and work with an organization that makes a big difference with the youth of the Ocean State. I look forward to connecting with BBBSOS supporters to leverage their volunteer time and donations to increase programs and mentor recruitment for our littles.”
Gamache Scurry, a resident of Burrillville, will coordinate and lead development-fund campaigns and community-outreach initiatives. With more than 15 years of higher-education fundraising experience, she was previously major gifts officer at Providence College and senior class campaigns officer at Brown University. She received her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Becker College in Worcester, Mass.
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