SOUTH NATICK- May 27, 2025- The Community Foundation for MetroWest is pleased to announce the appointment of two distinguished leaders, Kirsten Poler of Medfield and Jason Grant of Ashland, to its Board of Trustees.

Kirsten Poler is a trusts and estates attorney with a rich background in community service and nonprofit leadership. A graduate of Amherst College and Columbia Law School, Kirsten is president of the Medfield Foundation and is actively involved with Bellforge Arts Center. She has served on the Medfield Conservation Commission and the Medfield Historical Commission and sits on the boards of the Trustees of Reservations, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, and the Amherst College Mead Art Museum.

Jason Grant is President of ARCO National Construction’s New England office, where he leads design-build operations and strategic growth. With a civil engineering background and extensive experience in large-scale construction management, Jason is committed to delivering high- quality, client-focused solutions. Jason recently co-chaired the Foundation’s Community Leadership Reception event. A graduate of Western Michigan University, he is also active in community organizations in Ashland, where he lives with his wife, Lauren, and their three children.

“We are thrilled to welcome Kirsten and Jason to our Board of Trustees,” said Jay Kim,

Executive Director of the Community Foundation for MetroWest. “Their vision, expertise, and

deep commitment to the MetroWest region will help us further advance our mission of

 improving the quality of life in our 30-plus communities. With their leadership, we look forward to building on our legacy of connecting donors and nonprofits, responding to our region’s greatest challenges, and fostering a vibrant, resilient MetroWest for generations to come.”

About the Community Foundation for MetroWest:

In 1995, the Community Foundation for MetroWest became the trusted philanthropic partner for individuals, families, nonprofits, and businesses in the region who are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all in MetroWest. For thirty years, the Foundation has developed extensive Action Projects (including Equity in Education, Housing and Homelessness Prevention, Workforce Development and Arts & Culture) and awarded more than $37 million in grants to charitable organizations. The Foundation currently stewards more than $33 million in charitable assets for current needs and future impact. To learn more about the Foundation’s commitment to improved quality of life in MetroWest, visit communityfoundationmw.org or call (508) 647-2260.