BOSTON, March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- School on Wheels of Massachusetts (SOWMA), a nonprofit dedicated to providing educational programs and support to homeless and underserved students throughout the Commonwealth, today announced the appointment of Athena Giannaros as Executive Director. A passionate advocate for educational equity, Athena has been a key leader at the organization for more than a decade, most recently as Board Chair.

With extensive experience in nonprofit governance, strategic planning, and partnership development, Athena is well-positioned to lead SOWMA into its next phase. As Executive Director, she will oversee daily operations and drive efforts to scale programs and build community partnerships, ensuring that homeless students across Massachusetts have access to quality education and opportunities.

Athena has helped scale the tutoring, mentoring and customized backpack programs from the nonprofit's humble beginnings in her hometown of Brockton, Massachusetts. Today the organization supports thousands of students throughout Massachusetts. 

Athena has volunteered with SOWMA extensively, tutoring at family shelters and mentoring at-risk youth. Athena holds a Bachelor's in International Relations from Boston College and is fluent in Greek. She lives in Hingham with her husband and three children. 

"We're thrilled to have Athena lead SOWMA," said Board Chair Spencer Collier. "Her leadership will be invaluable as we expand services and work towards a brighter future for all students despite their circumstance."

About SOWMA:
School on Wheels of Massachusetts provides educational support to homeless and underserved children and youth throughout the state. To learn more visit www.sowma.org.

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