The Toy Foundation, a 501 (c)3 charity focused on bringing the joy of play to every child. From its beginnings as a philanthropic arm of The Toy Association, the charity has worked with toy manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and more to get toys to children across the globe. Now, the organization has appointed new members to its Board of Trustees.
Andy Quartin, CEO of Thames & Kosmos, LLC, has been appointed as the new Chair of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. Kathleen Campisano, Global Chief Marketing Officer and General Manager of Beacon Media Group, has also joined as the Vice Chair.
“For the past three years, we’ve had the privilege of Andrew Weiner, chief advisor of Toy’n Around, serving as Foundation Chair and leading our work as children’s needs for play grew exponentially and we sought to deepen our impact. His advocacy and perseverance were instrumental to bringing the industry together,” says Pamela Mastrota, executive director of The Toy Foundation. “Now as we look to build momentum with our new strategic plan, Andy Quartin’s vast skillset and vision will steer us in meeting measurable goals, advancing the toy industry, and deepening our collective philanthropic impact to deliver the extraordinary benefits of play to all children in need.”
The Toy Foundation’s Board of Trustees has additionally elected two new members to the board. Sara Rosales Montalvo is Senior Vice President at Jazwares and Anthony Trani is CEO of Elenco Electronics, Inc. Both have years of experience within the industry.
“I’m eager to work closely with Kathleen as we continue to strengthen The Toy Foundation,” says Andy Quartin, recently appointed Chair of the Board of Trustees. “A warm welcome to Sara and Anthony, as well as a special thanks to the entire Board of Trustees and Toy Foundation staff for your continued commitment to unite the toy industry behind the shared vision of a world where every child experiences the benefits of play.”
The Toy Foundation and its new board additions will focus on plans to continue efforts in uniting the toy industry in the shared goal of giving all kids the opportunity to play. The Foundation provides toy to children and families in underserved communities and engages regularly with the toy industry in events such as the Toy of the Year Awards.
