Mac Admins Foundation Announces New Officers for 2025

The Mac Admins Foundation today announces Board Officers for 2025, promoting Rebecca Latimer to Board Secretary and member of the Executive Committee, Chris Dawe to Co-Chair, while Tom Bridge transitions from Co-Chair to Chair Emeritus.

The Foundation held officer elections during the February 2025 board meeting.Officers for the 2025 calendar year are:

Erin Merchant, Co-Chair (2nd year)
Chris Dawe, Co-Chair (1st year)
Diego Iaconelli, Treasurer (2nd year)
Rebecca Latimer, Secretary (1st year)
Tom Bridge, Chair Emeritus (1st year)

After three years as founding Co-Chair Tom Bridge, moves to the Chair Emeritus and will continue to work with the Executive team to build the organization. “I look forward to serving the Foundation in new ways as Chair Emeritus, focusing on the development of our long-term plan and vision for the future,” said Chair Emeritus Bridge “beginning with a strong approach to expanding volunteer opportunities.”

Chris Dawe steps into the Co-Chair role alongside Erin Merchant after helping stand up the Foundation and serving as its first Board Secretary. “It’s been quite a trip from a far-fetched idea to the organization we have today, and I’m excited to help guide the Foundation’s new projects and growth,” Dawe said.

Secretary Rebecca Latimer joins the Executive Committee of the Foundation after leading several key operational projects. “I’m honored to serve as Secretary of the Mac Admins Foundation and support the dedicated professionals who keep the Apple ecosystem running smoothly. Captain Picard wisely said, ‘Things are only impossible until they are not.’ The work of Mac Admins proves this every day, and I look forward to helping the Foundation continue to empower and uplift this incredible community.”

Apply Now: 2025 Community and Conference Grant for MacAdmins at MacAd.UK

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In response to the continued success and popularity of our Community and Conference Grant program since its launch in 2023, The Mac Admins Foundation is pleased to announce the continuation of this expanded program for 2025, supporting a range of events.

The Community and Conference Grant continues its mission to broaden the experience of deserving individuals with the intent to foster their development as a new generation of technical professionals.

The 2025 grant will provide recipients:

  • Registration for the MacAD.UK 2025 Conference at the Brighton Metropole, scheduled 14th-16th May

  • $2500 (USD) to cover applicable expenses

The Mac Admins Foundation desires that the grant be awarded to those individuals who have financial need, or, may otherwise lack the means or opportunity to attend an event of this type. Therefore, grant program applicants should self identify with one or more of the following criteria:

  • You are early in, or starting, your career in technology

  • You have not previously been able to attend an event or conference of this type

  • You are currently unable to self-fund, or secure institutional funding for event attendance

The Community and Conference Grant does not require formal submission of work or financial credentials. This grant is designed to support individuals who are passionate about advancing their technical skills and knowledge, and who would benefit from the opportunity to connect with experts and leaders in the field.

To apply for the grant, interested candidates must submit an application that includes responses to several questions related to their experience and goals in the technical field.

Applications will be reviewed by the grant committee, who will evaluate each response based on factors such as relevance, depth, clarity, specificity, and originality.

We encourage all interested individuals to apply for this scholarship and to share this opportunity with others who may be interested. The deadline for applications is Sunday, March 9th 2025, and successful applicants will be notified on or about Friday, March 21st, 2025.

You can contact the Mac Admins Foundation at scholarships@macadmins.org or #macadminsfoundation with any questions.

Mac Admins Foundation Announces End of Year Drive

Following the rousing success of our first membership drive earlier this month, the Mac Admins Foundation is running a short end-of-year drive for those who missed the initial opportunity!

Beginning today, December 26th, and running through Saturday, January 4th, you have one short chance to catch up and support the Mac Admins Foundation through monthly or annual donations at various benefit levels:

Like our previous drive, members will have access to unique Mac Admins Foundation logo shirts and merchandise and digital membership cards (arriving in 2025).

To start your membership, head over to macadmins.org/join now!

Save The Date: 30 December for MAF Holiday Party

Hello, Friends!

The holiday season is upon us, and we hope you're finding time to recharge, and enjoy some well-deserved R&R. We have some exciting news to share: the Mac Admins Foundation is hosting a virtual holiday party, and you're all invited!This is a chance to connect with the community, share some holiday cheer, and indulge in some good old-fashioned nerdery. Members of the Mac Admins Foundation board will also be joining to chat, celebrate, and maybe even share a song or two depending on how much holiday spirit(s) we have*.

Event Details:

  • Event Name: MAF Non-Denominational Festive Holiday Adventure Party

  • Date: December 30th

  • Time: 9 AM PT | 12 PM ET | 5 PM GMT | 4 AM AEDT

  • Location: Zoom (link to be provided on the day of the event)

But that's not all!

We’re also going to be reopening our Membership Drive, running from December 26th to January 5th. This drive builds on the amazing success of our first campaign and is a fantastic opportunity to continue supporting the mission of the Mac Admins Foundation.

Mark your calendars and plan to join us for a fun and festive end to the year. We're looking forward to celebrating with you all and making this holiday season truly special.

Cheers to a wonderful holiday season and an even brighter year ahead!

Warm regards,

The Mac Admins Foundation Team

* No actual music will be harmed by Mac Admins Foundation Board Members or Invitees. This offer void in Puerto Rico, Guam, and wherever prohibited by law, good taste, or cultural tradition.

Mac Admins Foundation Exceeds Fundraising Goal For Initial Membership Drive

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The Mac Admins Foundation is proud to announce the resounding success of its inaugural membership drive, exceeding its original target by an astounding 75%. The campaign–which ran over the past two weeks–not only brought in a record number of new members but also demonstrated the growing strength and importance of the global community of Mac administrators and IT professionals.

The Foundation set an initial goal to recruit 100 new recurring donors, and thanks to the enthusiastic support from professionals across the globe, over 175 individuals joined the organization’s sponsorship rolls, reflecting a massive surge in interest and commitment to the values of knowledge-sharing, innovation, and collaboration within the Mac administration field.

“We are absolutely thrilled by the overwhelming response to this membership drive,” said Campaign Chair and Board Member John Mahlman. “To exceed our goal speaks to the energy and passion within the Mac administration community. This growth will help us expand our educational resources, enable more scholarships, and provide greater support for those working with Apple technologies in enterprise and educational environments.”

The Mac Admins Foundation’s mission is to foster a collaborative, inclusive environment for IT professionals working with Apple products, with a focus on supporting career growth, developing best practices, and fostering community. The successful membership drive will help the Foundation continue to provide essential resources such as its renowned training programs, community-driven events, and advocacy for the Mac administration profession.

The Foundation has been at the forefront of connecting IT professionals by providing scholarships to annual conferences, promoting user groups, and fundingthe Mac Admins Slack, thereby providing a space for members to exchange ideas, troubleshoot problems, and learn from one another. With this increase in membership, the Foundation is now poised to expand its impact, offering even more opportunities for networking, professional development, and collective problem-solving.

"We are excited about the future of the Mac Admins Foundation and the role our new members will play in shaping it," said Foundation Co-Chair Tom Bridge. "This is just the beginning of what promises to be an even more vibrant and dynamic community in the years to come."