The Princeton Area Community Foundation announced the unanimous appointment of Aamir Rehman and Lucy Vandenberg to its Board of Trustees. The two local leaders will each serve three-year terms, bringing a wealth of experience in global finance and statewide grantmaking to the organization.
The appointments come as the Community Foundation celebrates 35 years of philanthropic impact. Since 1991, the organization has awarded more than $262 million in grants to charitable causes throughout the region.
Board Chair Marygrace Billek expressed high confidence in the new members, noting that their diverse backgrounds will strengthen the foundation’s strategic goals.
“Aamir and Lucy will be outstanding trustees,” Billek said. “They will bring additional leadership, investing and grantmaking expertise to our Board, as we continue to carry out our mission of promoting philanthropy to advance the wellbeing of our communities forever.”
Mathieu Nelessen, Community Foundation president and CEO, echoed these sentiments, highlighting the pair’s deep-rooted connection to the local community.
Meet the new trustees
The two appointees bring a blend of academic, private sector, and public policy expertise:
Aamir Rehman
A resident of Princeton Junction, Dr. Rehman is a partner in the investment world and an associate professor at Columbia Business School.
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Current Roles: Chair of Innate Capital Partners; Senior Fellow at the Richman Center for Business, Law, and Public Policy.
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Community Service: Trustee of Mercer County Community College and Rutgers Preparatory School.
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Background: Formerly a consultant for the World Bank Group and an advisor to the United Nations Development Programme. He holds degrees from both Harvard and Columbia.
Lucy Vandenberg
A Trenton resident for over 25 years, Vandenberg is a veteran of the New Jersey nonprofit and policy landscape.
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Current Role: Executive Director of the Schumann Fund for New Jersey, where she manages $1.7 million in annual grants focusing on children and families.
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Public Service: Former Executive Director of the New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing and Senior Policy Advisor in the Governor’s Office.
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Community Service: Former member of the Trenton Board of Education and Lead NJ alumna. She holds degrees from the University of Michigan and Rutgers University.
