Boston – The Connected Communities Foundation (CCF), a Boston-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing community-based programs for affordable housing residents, recently announced a series of leadership appointments, including an experienced executive to lead the foundation’s fundraising and philanthropic efforts.
Paula Popeo is CCF’s first executive-level hire and brings more than more than 25 years of professional development experience, having served as an assistant vice chancellor at the University of Massachusetts Boston, the development director for Bristol Community College and, most recently, principal gift officer at Suffolk University. Popeo’s priority will be to pursue philanthropic support for CCF’s mission from foundations, as well as tax-deductible donations from private, public, corporate, and individual supporters vested in the range of outcomes created by the organization’s work.
Sarah Perks has been promoted to head of operations support from her prior role as senior operations manager. Perks has been with Connected Communities for seven years and previously served in resident services for WinnResidential, the property management arm of WinnCompanies. In her new role, Perks leads regional operations across the country for Connected Communities.
Mahesh Murthy has been appointed as the new head of Impact Analytics, where he will develop reporting and insights that will provide impact evaluation and quality assurance for all services offered by Connected Communities. He has more than 20 years of experience as a data architecture and analytics professional across numerous fields, including healthcare and retail.
Toviyah Williams has been promoted to Impact Analytics manager from her prior role as operations analyst. In her role, Williams is responsible for quality assurance, working closely with team leads and community coordinators, to provide system training and support. She is also responsible for leading reporting and quality assurance efforts to inform overall departmental design and performance.
Aaron Walker has been appointed as team lead for multifamily clients in California and Colorado. A human service professional with experience as a case manager and program director, he most recently served as a program manager with PATH, a nonprofit developer and social services providers in California.
Ivy Chandler has been appointed as team lead for the Midwest region, including multifamily clients in Ohio, Illinois and Michigan. Her prior experience includes work as a program manager in Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), leading a team of case managers who assessed residents’ needs, created personalized treatment plans, and closely monitored progress.
