Johanna Gavin Named Senior Director, Caddie Scholarship Funds
ELMSFORD, N.Y. (January 18, 2018) - The Metropolitan Golf Association Foundation has named Johanna Gavin as the Senior Director, Caddie Scholarship Funds effective January 22, 2018.
Gavin has served for the past six years as the Director of the New Jersey State Golf Association Caddie Scholarship Foundation, which celebrated its 70th anniversary last year. Her record of leadership, program development and Foundation growth in this position provides an ideal platform for her new role.
The Westchester Caddie Scholarship Fund and Long Island Caddie Scholarship Fund were established in 1956 and 1962, respectively. Beginning in January 2018, the MGA Foundation will provide administrative and operational services to both caddie scholarship funds. Gavin will oversee these CSF organizations, delivering individual plans and programs leveraging the unique history and legacy of each fund. The MGA Foundation will offer Gavin and her team with internal support and integrated resources in communications, technology, event management and other areas.
“We are pleased to welcome Johanna to the MGA Foundation,” said Peter Nicholson, MGA Foundation Director. “Johanna is ideally suited to lead both the Long Island and Westchester Caddie Scholarship Funds. Her many achievements and passion for the game of golf will serve her well in this new position.”
Gavin is a 2011 graduate of the College of the Holy Cross where she captained the NCAA Division I women’s golf team while earning scholastic honors. She was the recipient of a four-year scholarship from the Women’s Metropolitan Golf Association. During her tenure at the NJSGA, initiatives in fundraising, digital and website communications, and alumni outreach generated new levels of success.
“Leading the growth and development of these two distinguished organizations, the Long Island Caddie Scholarship Fund and the Westchester Caddie Scholarship Fund, is an exciting opportunity,” said Gavin. “I look forward to building on their success and having a positive impact on even more young men and women working as the Senior Director, Caddie Scholarship Funds.”
Gavin grew up in Allamuchy, N.J., and from her new base can still enjoy weekend golf with her Dad.