As an engaged board member, Paula has had the privilege of witnessing the Foundation’s positive impact on local nonprofits to help them achieve their mission. As an advocate for children, she reflects on one of her favorite memories with the Denver Children’s Home, one of the Foundation’s grantee partners.
“They [Denver Children’s Home] are a therapeutic residential center for children and their families experiencing abuse, neglect, and trauma. For the holidays, PSI and Maximus have donated gifts for the children,” she reflected. “My favorite memory was being asked to help judge their science fair. It was incredibly uplifting to talk with the children, who were enthusiastic about their projects – amidst all of their challenges – and loved having someone listen, ask questions, and show interest in what they had accomplished.”
As a board member, Paula considers it an incredible opportunity to honor Maximus and her colleagues by supporting the grantmaking process. Over the years, she and her fellow board members have helped to process hundreds of nonprofit applications, witnessing the pipeline of local nonprofit changemakers becoming Maximus grantee partners.
“The Maximus Foundation is the tangible expression of the commitment of the Maximus staff and the company to reach into our communities and assist those organizations that are changing lives,” she said.
Paula will be stepping down from her position on the board after many impactful years of service, and the Foundation is incredibly thankful for her contributions. Though she will no longer be a board member, her passion and dedication to the communities we serve will continue to inspire us for years to come.