We are happy to announce that Marisa Meldonian, Chief Operating Officer of the Lewis Family Foundation, has been awarded Boston Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Award this year. This annual award highlights Boston’s best and brightest young professionals who are making a major impact in the community while also improving the civic health of the Boston area through volunteer work and other forms of philanthropy.  Key factors in choosing honorees were their influence and contributions to Boston business and philanthropy.

“The 40 Under 40 program is the most competitive awards program we run, and this year’s class represents some of the most talented individuals in the region,” said Carolyn Jones, the Business Journal’s market president and publisher.  “We look forward to bringing attention to these talented young business leaders and celebrating their achievements.”

Marisa embodies the next generation of leaders in the city of Boston.  She drives real tangible impact with action and is willing to get her hands dirty to effect positive social change in our city and our communities.