The board of directors of Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches is pleased to announce that Pam Calzadilla has been selected as the organization’s new executive director.
Calzadilla, who joined the nonprofit organization in April as chief operating officer, will be providing overall leadership and will also direct community engagement and fundraising efforts.
“I wholeheartedly believe in the mission of Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches and believe I can help the organization continue to grow, while at the same time, help to increase awareness in the community,” she said. “A focus will be on continuing the board’s vision and the organization’s success.”
Calzadilla succeeds Charlie Ring, a founder of the organization, who is retiring after nearly five years as executive director. He will remain on the board of directors and will serve as an adviser, as well as assist with a variety of campaigns.
“Pam has brought a wealth of experience in fundraising, budget creation, management, organizational structure and program evaluation, which we all believe will take Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches to the next level,” Ring said.
Calzadilla served on the staffs of several South Florida nonprofit organizations for more than two decades. Prior to joining Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches, she was director of development for the Unicorn Children’s Foundation in Boca Raton.
She also held development positions with the Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association and the American Cancer Society.
A resident of West Palm Beach, Pam is also actively involved in the community, volunteering with several nonprofit organizations.
“We’ve very pleased to promote Pam to the executive director position,” said Alyson Davidson, chair of the board of directors. “She brings 20 years of exemplary service in the nonprofit arena, both on the development and operational side, that greatly benefits our organization.”
Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches is dedicated to nourishing the lives of the homebound in the local community. An affiliate of Meals on Wheels America, the organization provides nutritious midday meals to those unable to prepare their own and who are living alone. A community-based organization, Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches relies on volunteers and the financial support of local residents, corporate partners and foundations, operating without government financing.
ABOVE: Pam Calzadilla
