BRIDGEPORT, CT – People’s United has announced that Karen Galbo has been appointed Director of the People’s United Community Foundation. Galbo has served as the foundation’s Marketing, Public and Community Relations Director for the past five years.
"Karen is very familiar with the communities and not-for-profit organizations that our foundation serves across our footprint,” said Jack Barnes, President and CEO of People’s United Bank and Chairman of the People’s United Community Foundation. “I look forward to working with her as we continue to invest in our communities.”
Galbo has been responsible for the DonorsChoose, Financial Education Community Outreach and Volunteer Recognition programs at People’s United Bank. Her prior experience includes sales and marketing positions at several New England media outlets. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Suffolk University in Boston.
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Contact:
Valerie C. Carlson
Corporate Communications
People's United Bank
203-338-2351
Valerie.Carlson@peoples.com
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