The Toy Foundation (TTF) board of trustees is adding a new quartet of toy industry veterans to its ranks.
Chair Andy Weiner continues to lead the board, which is comprised of 20 individuals with expertise spanning all facets of the industry. Trustees play a large role in helping TTF in its mission to provide philanthropic support and play experiences to kids and families in difficult situations around the world.
“We welcome Jamie Cygielman, Bryony Bouyer, Manny Grace, and Aaron Muderick to The Toy Foundation’s Board of Trustees,” Weiner says. “As we look to expand the Foundation’s impact for the benefit of children and serve as a uniting force for the industry’s collective philanthropy, each of these individuals brings a unique and impressive skill set that will help us in fulfilling the mission.”
The Toy Foundation’s New Board Members and Positions
- Jamie Cygielman, general manager of American Girl, Mattel: TTF executive committee, chair of the brand and communications committee.
- Bryony Bouyer, senior vice president, diversity and inclusion and multi-cultural strategies, Hasbro. TTF diversity and inclusion committee, program grants committee
- Manuel (Manny) Grace, associate general counsel, The Walt Disney Co. TTF children’s hospital committee, Diversity and inclusion committee.
- Aaron Muderick, founder and president, Crazy Aaron’s. TTF children’s hospital committee. Muderick is also the chair of The Toy Association’s Board of Directors.
“We are strengthening The Toy Foundation’s efforts to serve and support more children locally and around the world,” says TTF Executive Director Pamela Mastrota. “The incredible talents from this group will be greatly utilized, from guiding strategic partnerships, to building effective programming, and communicating our efforts to the industry and wider community.”
For more details on The Toy Association, its mission, and how to get involved, visit toyfoundation.org.
