Executives Bring Small Business Passion, Experience and Connections to the Organization
WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 18, 2023 – The SCORE Foundation, the philanthropic arm of SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, today announced that two leaders from the business community have been appointed to the Board of Directors. Alonzo Barber, associate general counsel at Microsoft and Megan Malone, senior director with the U.S. Government Engagement team at VISA, officially joined the Board as of April 1st.
In his role at Microsoft, Mr. Barber supports strategic business-to-business partnerships and sales for the U.S. Enterprise Commercial team. Before joining Microsoft in 2013, he served as senior counsel at Viacom/BET Networks in Washington, DC for nine years. After graduating from the Naval Academy, he spent seven years serving as a submarine officer in the Navy. His interest in propelling small business success includes service on numerous boards including chairing the Calvert County, Maryland Economic Development Commission.
In her position at VISA, Ms. Malone leads and shapes the company’s small business policy priorities to support small and medium-size enterprises. She has extensive experience working with Congress and the Administration on small business issues and in developing coalitions that support common policy objectives. She previously served as senior legislative advisor at Venable LLP for 10 years. Among her many personal activities supporting small businesses is serving as board vice chair for Black Girl Ventures.
Bios of all Board members are available by clicking here.
“Our organization’s Board of Directors plays a crucial role in driving our philanthropic impact and guiding our work to support the expansion of SCORE’s mission to foster vibrant small business communities through mentoring and education,” said Patricia Loftus, SCORE Foundation board chair. “The Directors and I are proud to welcome these two incredible leaders as new colleagues to our Board and we look forward to working together to expand our presence in the business community around the country,” she commented.
“I’m excited to see the expansion of the Foundation board with two highly-experienced ‘big company’ executives that are small business advocates,” said Liz Sara, president of the SCORE Foundation. “Their perspectives, passion and network of contacts will enable us to continue to increase our impact and financial support for SCORE’s highly-regarded programs,” she added.
About the SCORE Foundation:
The SCORE Foundation, a 501 c 3, is the philanthropic arm of SCORE, America’s premier source of free and confidential mentoring to small business owners and entrepreneurs. The Foundation funds SCORE education programs, resources and services that foster vibrant small business communities nationwide. To make an individual donation, visit our website at www.scoreFoundation.org.
Contact:
Carolina Vieira, SCORE Foundation 202-301-0820
carolina.vieira@ScoreFoundation.org