Amy Malkemes comes to the Boston Arts Academy Foundation with over 20 years of experience in fundraising including Director of Development roles at the Black Ministerial Alliance of Greater Boston, the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts, and Lena Park Community Development Corporation. Most recently, as the Director of Advancement at Cathedral High School in the South End, Amy provided leadership to a team of development professionals raising $2.8 million annually. During her time at Cathedral, she provided vital support and oversight to Cathedral’s successful $60 million Cathedral Now, Cathedral Forever campaign, ensuring that the school will remain open for the next 100 years.

“I firmly believe that access to a quality education, is a true game-changer in one’s life. I have had the privilege of experiencing firsthand the transformational impact of a Boston Arts Academy education, as my niece Cady Malkemes graduated as salutatorian of her class in 2021. Having this professional opportunity to join the Boston Arts Academy Foundation as their new Vice President of Philanthropy is truly an honor as I look forward to raising the necessary funds to provide Boston’s best and brightest youth with access to a high quality arts-intensive education.”

Amy is a Massachusetts native of Raynham. She received her bachelor’s degree at Gordon College majoring in Social Work, and two master degrees’ from Bryn Mawr College, including a Master in Law and Social Policy and a Master in Social Service.  When Amy is not raising funds for Boston’s youth, she is an active member of Calvary Christian Church and Good Hope Inc in Lynnfield, MA. In her spare time she enjoys watching both the Boston Celtics and New England Patriots, and in the summer you may see her out with her husband on their Harley Davidson.