Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest Announces CEO Retirement and Celebrates 30 Years of Transformative Leadership

After 30 years of dedicated service to the children, families, and communities of MetroWest, Chris Duane, President of Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest, will retire following an extraordinary career devoted to creating opportunities and changing lives.

To celebrate her remarkable legacy, Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest will dedicate its signature annual fundraising Gala & Auction on Friday, October 23, 2026, to honoring Chris’ decades of leadership while raising critical funds to ensure the organization’s mission continues to thrive for generations to come.

The Gala, to be held at the Renaissance Hotel in Framingham, will bring together community leaders, alumni, supporters, corporate partners, volunteers, families, and friends for an evening celebrating both Chris’ impact and the thousands of young people whose lives have been forever changed through the work of Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest. Proceeds will directly support Club programs and the young members who depend on them.

The evening will bring together Club members, alumni, staff, corporate partners, and community supporters — a gathering that reflects exactly the kind of community Chris spent her career building.

Sponsorship opportunities and tickets are available at www.bgcmetrowest.org/gala.

"Chris has given everything to this mission," said Robert Borek, Chair of the Board of Directors. "What she built here isn't just a stronger organization — it's a community of people whose lives were genuinely changed. We are honoring her legacy by doing what she always did: keeping the focus on the young people who walk through our doors every day."

Throughout her tenure, Chris has helped guide Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest through tremendous growth and transformation. Under her leadership, the Club has grown from a small, one-Clubhouse organization to a three Clubhouse and $4M operation serving 3,200 young people annually across MetroWest — shaping futures, building confidence, and lighting a path forward for generations of members.

We Want to Hear from You

In conjunction with the Gala announcement, Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest is inviting the community to participate in a special storytelling campaign celebrating Chris’ legacy.

Help us build the celebration of a lifetime. If the Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest — or Chris Duane — played a meaningful role in your life, we want to hear your story.

Were you a Club member who found your voice here? An alumnus whose career took shape because of this place? A family who felt the difference? We are collecting stories from across our community to be shared at the gala and beyond — a living testament to what happens when young people are given the chance to thrive.

“This celebration is about much more than one remarkable leader,” said Laura Terzigni, Vice President. “It’s about recognizing the ripple effect of decades of service and ensuring that Chris’ legacy continues through the children we will serve tomorrow.”

To share your story, visit www.bgcmetrowest.org/gala or contact Laura Terzigni at laura.terzigni@bgcmetrowest.org Submissions will be accepted through October 1, 2026.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest

Founded in 1944, Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest empowers young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Through high-quality youth development programs, caring mentors, and safe, inclusive environments, the organization serves thousands of children and teens across MetroWest each year, helping them succeed in school, develop leadership skills, and build bright futures.