READING, PA (July 29, 2024) – Berks County Community Foundation has elected two new members to its Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2024.
Dr. D. Michael Baxter is a graduate of the Temple University School of Medicine. After nearly 30 years, he retired from his position as Chair of the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the Reading Hospital in 2019. Since then, he has served on numerous community non-profit boards and currently volunteers as a physician at the Berks Free Medical Clinic and Faith Care Medical Clinic.
Tricia Ludgate is a Certified Financial Planner with 34 years of experience. She has established a reputation for expertise and dedication in guiding individuals and families toward their financial goals. Tricia received her BS in Business Management from Kutztown University, complemented by Masters-level courses at American University of Financial Planning. Her volunteer and board service work includes Co-County Wellness Services (Past-President); Power of the Purse Fund of Berks County Community Foundation (Past-Steering Committee member); Berks County Elder Abuse Task Force; Immediate Past-President of Estate Planning Council; and Financial Planning Association (FPA) – Tri-State Chapter. Her passion for helping others extends beyond finances, as evidenced by her active involvement and dedication to community and financial literacy.
Board members may serve three, three-year terms.
Berks County Community Foundation is a nonprofit corporation that serves as a civic leader for our region by developing, managing and distributing charitable funds aimed at improving the quality of life in Berks County.
The Community Foundation manages more than 380 charitable funds. Each year, those funds distribute scholarships and grants to support local students and assist a variety of nonprofit organizations and causes. More information is available at www.bccf.org.
