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Meet Angela Cassidy, BASIC’s New President
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A 33-year trust officer, a Borrego regular since the early eighties, and a firm believer that we thrive when we all thrive. Angela Cassidy has assumed the presidency of the BASIC board.
We are thrilled to announce that Angela Cassidy has assumed the role of President on the BASIC Board. Angela brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to education and community service. Previously serving as Vice-President, her dedication to our mission is unwavering.
A lifelong resident of Indiana and a proud alumna of Indiana University, Angela retired after a remarkable 33-year career as Vice President and Trust Officer with JPMorgan Chase Bank. Her involvement in not-for-profit organizations, including St. Vincent Mercy Hospital Foundation and United Way of Madison County, reflects her passion for making a measurable impact.
- Role
- President, from Vice-President
- Career
- 33 years, JPMorgan Chase
- Alma mater
- Indiana University
- In Borrego since
- The early 1980s
We thrive when we all thrive.
Angela Cassidy
Angela firmly believes that “we thrive when we ALL thrive.” BASIC’s mission aligns perfectly with this philosophy: enabling, educating, and empowering Borregans from cradle to graduation. She recognizes that identifying barriers to success and finding solutions is key. BASIC’s initiatives, such as the Summer Learning Academy and the Latino Family Literacy Project, exemplify our commitment to overcoming educational barriers in Borrego.
Fundraising remains crucial to our mission, and Angela is eager to collaborate with the BASIC board and the Borrego community. Together, we will fund grants, scholarships, and programs that empower Borrego’s students to reach their full potential and achieve their dreams.
A home away from home
Angela and her husband, Tom, have been part of the Borrego Springs community since the early ’80s. They consider Borrego their “home away from home” from January to May. Tom serves on the board of the Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center, and they both belong to St. Barnabas Episcopal Church. Angela and Tom have two sons and two beloved grandchildren.
Please join us in welcoming Angela Cassidy as our new President. Her leadership will undoubtedly propel BASIC toward greater success.
With thanks
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our outgoing President, Barbara Coates, for her dedicated service and unwavering commitment during her term. Her leadership has left an indelible mark on BASIC, and we appreciate her continued service now as Vice-President.
Meet the whole board
Twelve volunteers from across Borrego Springs govern BASIC. Read about Angela and her colleagues, and what each of them brings to the work.
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