History & Legacy

Executive Director

Kiley brings three decades of experience in philanthropy, policy, and education to her role as Executive Director. She joined the Foundation in 2024 and is focused on both building out giving strategy in priority areas, as well as maintaining the Foundation's long-standing commitment to the general well-being of Hampden County residents. Kiley previously worked as a senior researcher at Stanford University at the PACE (Policy Analysis for California Education) research center. In that position, she supported continuous improvement in policy and philanthropy through research, data-based insights and analysis, and strategic planning. Specializing in improving education for low-income youth, O'Meara has conducted pivotal research on initiatives supported by major foundations, including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Her diverse career spans roles such as Director of Policy and Research at GreatSchools; Program Officer at The Stupski Foundation in San Francisco; and Policy Director of the Bay Area School Reform Collaborative, part of the national Hewlett-Annenberg Challenge school improvement effort. Kiley served as an AmeriCorps member after graduating college, teaching inmates at the Suffolk County House of Correction in Boston. She then went on to be a TK-12 educator before entering the realm of policy and research. Kiley holds a Master's degree in Public Policy from the Kennedy School at Harvard University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Middlebury College. She is a mother of four and lives in Hartford, Connecticut with her husband and two youngest, currently in high school.

Grants Manager

Meredith Kent serves as the Grants Manager for the Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation. She joined the Foundation in May 2022 and spent most of her professional career in education and nonprofit sectors. Her background in the non-profit sector focused on grants management, relationship management and strategic thinking and planning. Before joining the Foundation, Meredith was the Director of High School Placement and Graduate Support at the Nativity School of Worcester. Additionally, she is trained as an Executive Function Skills Coach. She is an active member of the Northborough Education Foundation, and volunteers weekly as a coach with Rock Steady Boxing, a fitness program designed to help individuals fight back against Parkinson’s Disease. Meredith holds a Master's Degree in Education from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education and obtained her bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University, School of Education and Public Policy. 

Executive Administrator 

Gina Pioggia is the Executive Administrator for the Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation. In this capacity, Gina plays a key role in advancing the Foundation's strategic goals. With over 10 years of experience in various educational settings, Gina brings a wealth of expertise in classroom management, training coordination, and office management, positioning her well to contribute significantly to the Foundation's success. Her most recent role was as a teacher for grades 3-5 at Martin Luther King Charter School of Excellence in Springfield. Gina is equipped with a Master's Degree in Education/Elementary Education from UMASS – Amherst.