Welcome, Nancy Boccia
We welcomed Nancy Boccia to the board earlier this year! She is a familiar face as she has helped organize our PURA Conferences since 2021. We are so grateful to have her insight and contributions to the PURA Community so far. Enjoy reading her bio below and welcome, Nancy!
Nancy Boccia has had a long career in food and beverage and event planning. She is the former Director of Food & Beverage at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Lincoln Center in New York City and assisted in the food & beverage management of major sporting events including the U.S. Open. In 2001 she moved to Boston to join Harvard Business School as the Director of Special Events. She officially retired in 2014 but continues to do projects for Harvard and private clients. Nancy now lives on Cape Cod with her husband Carlo, and Jasper, her beloved bloodhound. In addition to her projects, Nancy loves to garden and being part of the PURA Community.
Thank you Mel and Carolyn
We are so grateful to Mel Wardhaugh and Caroline Thorpe for their time and dedication to the PURA Syndrome Board. Mel served on the board but as our UK Ambassador and helped organize our conferences. Caroline had many different key roles however was instrumental to forming our Ambassador program and family outreach. We thank you both for your time and dedication, you are missed!