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Vol. 3, No. 6 November 2007

FOUNDATION FACES

Lois Savage President, The Lodestar Foundation

Vital Stats: Lois Savage is a baby boomer, born and raised in Massachusetts. She has been married to Steve Savage since July 4, 1968. They have been Phoenix residents since 1973. Steve and Lois have 3 children, 3 grandchildren, and 4 dogs, 2 cats and 2 horses.

First/Most Interesting Job: My first real job was serving as a dorm mother for three years at Lesley College in Cambridge, MA while my husband and I were in law school. The relationships were reciprocal:  I was a sounding board and comforting shoulder for the students; they were babysitters for us, as we had our first child during our second year of law school.

Hobbies/Favorite Pastime: I enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling, antiquing, reading bylaws (just kidding) and cooking in what spare time I have.

Path to Philanthropy: I was seeking a meaningful second career after leaving the practice of law. Having been a seasoned volunteer and board member over the years, philanthropy always has been part of my life. I wanted to professionalize my experience and live my passion. I was incredibly fortunate to meet Jerry Hirsch at that juncture nine years ago and I have served as president of The Lodestar Foundation since 1999!

Current Position: President, The Lodestar Foundation