Comerica Bank Honors Lori Gangemi of AbilityFirst – Woman of Philanthropy

Comerica Bank recently honored Lori Gangemi, President and CEO of Ability First, in the LA Women’s Business Awards Program which provides recognition to women in leadership in Los Angeles County.

Honorees for the Month of March 2013:

LORI GANGEMI Woman of Philanthropy

Lori Gangemi is the president and CEO of AbilityFirst, an agency which provides life-transforming programs and services children and adults affected by developmental or physical disabilities. Under her leadership, AbilityFirst has been able to counteract reduced public funding by increasing private fundraising and engaging corporate sponsors, foundations, and the community contribute to events such as its signature 5K run and the first annual AbilityFirst Stroll & Roll this year. An alumna of Washington State University, Lori’s past philanthropic involvement includes the March of Dimes and the American Heart Association.

For more information on Ability First, visit www.abilityfirst.org.

For more information on Comerica Bank, visit www.comerica.com.