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Lois Giovacchini, Executive Director
Lois Giovacchini, Executive Director

Lois Giovacchini joined  Menlo Park Atherton Education Foundation as its first Executive Director in June 2007. She has 20 years of experience as a social enterprise (non-profit) executive and development director.  Most recently she served as Development Director for the Central Pacific Region of the Anti-Defamation League, an international civil rights and advocacy organization.  Lois also served as Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of the North Shore (Salem, Massachusetts), a regional planning and fundraising organization located north of Boston.  She holds a BA from New York University and is working toward development certification through the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Lois resides in Palo Alto with her husband and two children, Lido and Isabel, who both attend Gunn High School.

You can reach Lois at: or 650-325-0100




Gail Badduke, Foundation Administrator

Gail Badduke, Foundation Administrator

Gail Badduke joined the MPAEF as Executive Administrator in August 2005. She has a BA in Journalism and Communications and worked for several years in television journalism. Gail also has about 15 years experience in office management and administration, as well as many years as a parent volunteer within the Menlo Park-Atherton School District.

Gail and her husband, Brian, live in Menlo Park with their three daughters, Alex (15) Erin (13) and Brittney (12).  Between the three of them, the girls have attended all four schools within the District – Laurel, Encinal, Oak Knoll and Hillview!

You can reach Gail at: or 650-325-0100


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