Mission-Driven and Philantrophic Leader
Aixa Beauchamp, a dedicated community leader with a strong commitment to the Latino community, and is recognized for her contributions to nonprofit and community organizations. Her commitment to driving positive change led her to collaborate with the Boston Foundation and fellow committee members, co-founding the groundbreaking Latino Equity Fund (LEF). This initiative, marking the first Latino-focused fund in Greater Boston, amplifies diverse voices within the Latino community, focusing on improving access to economic prosperity and overall well-being while promoting equity.
In response to the destruction wrought by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, Aixa joined forces with the Latino Equity Fund co-founder and other committee leaders, along with the Boston Foundation, Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh, and Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker. Their collaborative efforts resulted in the creation of the Massachusetts United for Puerto Rico Fund, raising $4 million dedicated to grassroots relief and recovery in Puerto Rico and supporting Puerto Ricans arriving in Boston and the Commonwealth.
Aixa's commitment extends to her role as a founding board member of Boston Children’s Hospital Trust Milagros para Niños. This initiative, which raises funds and advocates for children's well-being in local communities and Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries, has raised more than $10 million to benefit community health programs, groundbreaking research, and life-saving patient care across the hospital. Aixa's commitment to community service is further evidenced by her participation in organizations such as Latinos for Education, which strives to develop, place, and connect Latino leaders in the education sector to build a stronger ecosystem of Latino advocates. Aixa also served on Governor Baker’s Latino Commission, advising the Administration on matters related to the economic prosperity and well-being of the Commonwealth's Latino community.
Her extensive board service encompasses contributions to various organizations, including the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Workforce Development Board, where she provided pivotal guidance to the Governor in developing a resilient workforce development system aligned with state education policies and economic development goals. Additionally, she has held significant positions on the boards of The Base, Hispanics in Philanthropy, The YMCA, Aspira New York, and numerous other organizations, further underscoring her commitment to community
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Aixa, along with her husband, Thomas Melendez, currently serves as co-chair for IBA's (Inquilinos Boricuas en Accion) CASA's $25 million campaign, dedicated to constructing a haven where creativity thrives, self-expression is nurtured, and the voices of BIPOC communities are amplified. IBA, the largest Latino-led nonprofit in Greater Boston, empowers and engages individuals and families to improve their lives through high-quality, affordable housing, education, and arts programs. In 2020, Aixa took on the role of Gala co-chair for the Boston Foundation’s 2020 Annual Campaign for Civic Leadership, supporting the Foundation's research, convenings, and policy work. In 2019, she served as co-chair of MIRA’s (Massachusetts Refugee and Immigrant Association) 2019 Give Liberty a Hand Gala, an annual fundraiser for the largest coalition in New England advocating for the rights and integration of immigrants and refugees.
Aixa and her husband have established the Melendez Beauchamp Family Fund at the Boston Foundation, supporting education and health initiatives to improve outcomes for Latino children, youth, and families.
Throughout her notable career, Aixa has actively contributed to numerous nonprofit boards and intermediary organizations. She currently serves on the boards of the Latino Equity Fund at The Boston Foundation, Boston Children’s Hospital Trust, and the Corporation of Mass General Brigham. Aixa Beauchamp stands out as a philanthropic leader, respected industry executive, and a force in supporting Latino and underserved communities.