New York City BoardLeader Kerri Catalano from Credit Suisse joined Beyond Differences’ board because she resonated personally with their mission. Kerri personally witnessed the damage bullying can have on middle schoolers in her twin brother growing up. As she applied to BoardLead and reflected on her lived experiences that deeply matter to her, she felt inspired to change that for children today. Since joining the board of Beyond Differences, she says that, “[T]he most meaningful thing to me is when I visit our schools and programs, because I can see firsthand the impact that we have on children across the country.”
Executive Director, Laura Talmus, remarks on Kerri’s addition that, “She came in like a spark plug and made other people take notice. She’s vice chair of the board already and is relentless in pursuing fundraising grants from big institutions and unafraid of cold-calling and asking other people.