The Berks County Community Foundation has elected two new members to its leadership board.
The foundation serves as a civic leader for the region by developing, managing and distributing more than 380 charitable funds. Each year, those funds distribute scholarships and grants to support local students and assist nonprofit organizations and causes.
Dr. Michael Baxter and Tricia Salvatore Ludgate were recently elected to serve on the board of directors for the nonprofit organization.
Baxter, who retired from his position as chair of the Family and Community Medicine Department at Reading Hospital in 2019 after nearly 30 years, volunteers as a physician at the Berks Free Medical Clinic and Faith Care Medical Clinic. He has served on numerous boards of community organizations in the past.
Ludgate, a certified financial planner with 34 years of experience, has volunteered with several community organizations. Her service includes working with Co-County Wellness Services, the Power of the Purse Fund of the Berks County Community Foundation, the Berks County Elder Abuse Task Force and the local chapter of the Financial Planning Association.
Baxter and Ludgate joined 22 other members of the board on July 1. Members may serve three, three-year terms.
Source: Berkshire mont