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The Eanes Education Foundation named Sarah Story as the foundation's new executive director.
Story succeeds retiring executive director Dana DeLorenzo, and officially took over the role July 20.
The details
Per a news release, this will mark Story's third executive director role following leadership positions at the Mississippi Arts Commission, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, the Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum, the Blanton Museum of Art, and the Long Center for the Performing Arts.
Story is also active active in the Austin civic and nonprofit community and serves on the board of the Austin Diaper Bank, the release stated. Story's two children are slated to attend the Eanes ISD Child Development Center and will continue their education through Eanes schools.
"I am honored by this opportunity and look forward to getting to work as we begin this exciting new chapter for EEF," Story said in the release. "I am excited to contribute to the organization's mission to support the Eanes community and collaborate with the team in advancing its goals and impact."
Remember this?
The board of trustees recently accepted a $2 million donation from the EEF at its June 23 meeting.
Per agenda documents, the donation will provide financial assistance to all of EISD's campuses through compensation for educators not fully funded by the state.
Looking ahead
The foundation is looking to grow its endowment fund and expand its alumni association, per the release.
