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December 5, 2016 2016 Power Players

Ann T. Lisi: Behind the Scenes

Ann T. Lisi, President & CEO of the Greater Worcester Community Foundation.Age: 56, Hometown: Madison, Wisc., Years working in Central Mass.: 27.

GWCF goes about its influence in the community quietly, letting millions of dollars distributed to nonprofits and community organizations do the talking. Since the endowment was created in 1975, it grew to nearly 600 funds with more than $140 million, all overseen by Lisi.

More than $100 million in nonprofit funding has been awarded since the organization was started. More than $5 million was granted to nonprofits in 2015, including $600,000 going to local students for college tuition. These funds help to keep nonprofits and the integral services they provide to the community going.

Q&A

What will push the community forward in the coming years?

Improved housing and transportation options, and assuring skills and jobs of the future to be ever more attractive to families, young professionals and retirees alike.

What must nonprofits do to thrive in the regional economy?

Nonprofits that focus on results, deeply understand their clients, engage many stakeholders and make financial stability a priority can thrive, even as they evolve.

Gathered below are the other Central Massachusetts' 2016 Power Players:

Standard Bearers: Long-time forces in the business community

Trail Blazers: Pioneers setting the latest economic trends

Behind the Scenes: People in the background who keep the wheels turning

Next Wave: Forward thinkers ushering in the new economy

Gear Shifters: Up-and-comers breathing new life into old ideas

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