FROM THE BOARD CHAIR

It’s especially gratifying to see our earliest Scholars now shaping, supporting, and building on the legacy that Jerry & Ellen established in 2002.

20 years – although it’s a brief period by historical measures, two decades can be transformational. We certainly believe this is the case when we witness the impact that Gallagher Foundation Scholars are having all over the world. Drawing from our parents’ belief that education is the key to global peace and prosperity, our community of Scholars continues to make this vision a reality. Gallagher Scholars are building careers in fields that ignite their passions; starting families that will grow from their nurturing; and impacting their communities in a myriad of positive ways.

Every Gallagher Scholar is part of our extended family that now reflects the strength and diversity of your heritage, experiences, beliefs, and dreams. You have taught each of us a great deal in a short period of time – most importantly the positive impact and hope for the future that dedicated young people provide all of us. It’s especially gratifying to see our earliest Scholars now shaping, supporting and building on the legacy that Jerry & Ellen established in 2002.

On behalf of the Board and our family, congratulations on making the first two decades of the Gallagher Foundation a resounding success. We’re excited to see where each of you helps take this community and we’re grateful for the example and inspiration you provide along the way.

This year marks the 20 th anniversary of the Gallagher Foundation. I am proud of how far we’ve come in 20 years and I know that Jerry would be, too. We marked 20 years with a wonderful Saturday Night Live themed celebration attended by so many of you in September.

The impact Gallagher Scholars are making in their communities gives us so much to celebrate. Our world has faced great challenges in recent years and I believe that our mission that “young leaders will bring peace and prosperity to the world” is more important now than ever before. Throughout this Impact Report you will see examples of Gallagher Scholars living out our mission in their everyday lives.

Every member of the Scholar community, our Country Directors and Staff, the Board, and partners make up the fabric of these 20 years of the Gallagher Foundation.

J.P. Gallagher, Gallagher Foundation Board of Directors Chair

The impact Gallagher Scholars are making in their communities gives us so much to celebrate.