Swampscott Resident Appointed To Girls Inc. Board Of Directors

SWAMPSCOTT, MA — A Swampscott resident who is on the Salem State University Foundation Board and owner of bREAL Health & Fitness Coaching is one of five new members of the Board of Directors at Girls Inc. of Lynn and Boston.

Annalisa Di Palma was appointed to the Board of the nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring girls to be Strong, Smart and Bold. Founded in 1942, Girls Inc. of Lynn provides essential resources and challenging programs to disadvantaged, low-income girls.

Girls Inc. of Lynn serves about a thousand girls each year.

"Our professional staff and volunteers look forward to working with the team to help build
a new generation of leaders," said executive director Deb Ansourlian.

A former Board president, DiPalma is a certified health coach, fitness trainer, and running coach, who co-owned and operated a boutique fitness studio concept on the North Shore and later found her niche in motivating individuals to achieve their wellness goals.

She received her MBA at Northeastern University and her Bachelor of Science at Boston College.

Di Palma has served in volunteer leadership roles with organizations including The Food Project, UNICEF, and Girls, Inc. of Boston and Lynn and brings extensive experience in board governance, fundraising, and strategic planning to the non-profit sector.

"I am thrilled to be back on the board and super invigorated," said Di Palma, who recently served as a member of the strategic planning committee.

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. X/Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)