Kevin Galvin, our Vice President of Acquisitions & Development, has joined the non-profit athletic organization The BASE as part of its Emerging Leaders Network. The Network is made up of 22 rising leaders from diverse backgrounds and professions in the Boston area, and it will include several levels of mentorship and philanthropic opportunities for Galvin to support urban youth across the city.
Established in 2013, The BASE serves as a vehicle for boys and girls’ passion for sports, surrounding them in a culture of hard work and determination, while providing access to opportunities. BASE teams & programs serve more than 1,500 youth annually, and the organization has partnered with local colleges to secure more than $45 million in scholarships for BASE student-athletes.
With Dorchester Bay City so close to communities that The BASE services, Galvin plans to work with the student athletes to help them understand how they can participate in the development process, as well as how they can shape the built environment around them.
“I hope to serve as a role model and resource for BASE students, particularly after they begin college,” said Galvin, who played third base at the high school and college levels. “Using sports and The BASE as a cornerstone, I aim to expand their networks professionally.”
“The Emerging Leaders Network represents a new generation of leaders in Boston,’” said Stephanie Monteiro-Merritt, BASE Interim President. “At The BASE, we believe in the talent of urban youth and are committed to providing them with meaningful access and opportunity and we know representation in leadership matters to our young men and women. This group of emerging leaders will serve as role models for our student-athletes and inspire them as they begin to plan for their own futures.”