The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County on Friday announced Amie AbuRustum of Tenafly as its new president of the Board of Managers. AbuRustum, who previously served as first vice president, has been an active member of The Chest’s Board of Managers since 2016.
“We are delighted Amie AbuRustum has assumed the leadership role of president on the Board of Managers. From her previous experiences serving on The Community Chest’s Board of Managers, the Events Committee, and the Allocations Committee, she understands the organization’s mission and programs. During Ms. AbuRustum’s term, we look forward to her providing new insights to the Board of Managers to carry out The Community Chest’s mission, programming and activities,” Dr. Shelly Wimpfheimer, executive director, The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County, said.
AbuRustum has supported and led several activities with The Community Chest for ten years. She has co-chaired the Young Women’s Leadership Program, served as chair of the Allocations Committee, and volunteered on the Events Committee and in other capacities in the organization. As a member of the Board of Managers, she served as Secretary and as First Vice President. For her contributions to the organization, The Community Chest honored her in 2022 at its annual gala with the Outstanding Trustee Award.
