A resident of Concord, MA, Art Fitzgerald holds a BA from Williams College and an MBA from Boston University. After an early background in education, Art devoted most of his career to management of the delivery and financing of healthcare services. His involvement in rural community development began with his Peace Corps service in Morocco in 2013 – 2015. His travels in West and East Africa have confirmed the positive impact of supporting African girls in obtaining a secondary education and developing skills to contribute to the resilience of their communities.