Peggy Malumphy grew up on the family farm in the Berkshires, where a love of learning and community first took root. After moving to Boston to attend Emerson College, Peggy earned a degree in Mass Communication and discovered a passion for connecting people with ideas.

Professionally, Peggy worked in human resources, focusing on compensation, benefits and systems for mission driven organizations, including The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Martin’s Point Healthcare. Leading interdisciplinary teams that dedicate themselves to meaningful outcomes was a rewarding way to combine a people-first mindset with an interest in organizational growth.

Giving back has always been important to Peggy. Over the years, she’s volunteered with Berkshire Elder Services, The Jimmy Fund, Training, Inc. (the workforce development arm of the Boston YMCA) and is currently the Board Chair of The Boston House, (a ”home away from home” for pediatric oncology patients undergoing treatment at Boston Children’s Hospital).

Outside of volunteering, Peggy enjoys film, theatre and connecting with people who appreciate obscure cultural references. She credits her mom for introducing her to the Great American Songbook and old MGM musicals. You can often find her hiking Lenox Mountain or Greylock with her trusty dog, Dashiell Hammett.

At the core of everything Peggy does is curiosity, compassion, and a genuine drive to make a difference—whether that’s through professional work, volunteer service, or simply showing up for the people around her. Peggy is excited to lend her professional expertise to the WAM Board.