September 2020– Pass the Torch for Women Foundation has announced that Lucia J. Mar, CFA, CPA, a Senior Vice President and Market Executive for Global Commercial Banking at Bank of America (BofA), will join the Foundation’s Board of Directors.

Lucia leads the bank’s efforts in expanding its industry leading market share among public and private companies with $50 million to $2 billion annual revenue in the state of Indiana. As a market leader, she is responsible for revenue and profitability, developing and executing the market strategy, talent acquisition and development, and being the bank’s brand ambassador to the business community in Indiana.

Read more about Lucia and her accomplishments here. 

“We are thrilled to have Lucia join our Board of Directors,” She brings a unique perspective from past experiences with nonprofits in other major US cities and we look forward to the direction of the Foundation into 2021 with her added passion for our mission.” said Deb Hallberg, CEO of Pass the Torch for Women Foundation. 

For more information about Pass the Torch for Women Foundation, please visit the organization’s website at www.passthetorchforwomen.org, email info@passthetorchforwomen.org or call 317-210-4482.

About Pass the Torch for Women Foundation (PTTFW): With their peers being in the minority within top decision-making levels, how do women create the connections that allow them to grow as leaders? How do they gain the skills and support to move up the ranks? The Pass the Torch for Women Foundation is addressing this issue in a unique and powerful way. We are creating a community of women and men committed to supporting women with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion throughout their career lifecycles, from college students to emerging leaders to top executives.  This community comes together to provide mentoring, networking and professional development to help women reach their full potential.