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.”

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

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."

SHI International and Mac Admin Foundation Announce New Partnership

The Mac Admins Foundation, the leading nonprofit organization supporting people who manage Apple products in the workplace, is proud to announce that SHI International Corp, a trusted partner for IT purchasing, deployment, and management, has joined the sponsors of the Mac Admins Community through a major sponsorship of the Mac Admins Foundation beginning today.

SHI International Corp. is a global leader in technology solutions, serving a diverse set of customers with software, hardware, and services that tackle their IT challenges. Based in Somerset, New Jersey, SHI provides tailored IT solutions to corporate, enterprise, public sector, and education clients. With a workforce exceeding 6,000 employees worldwide, SHI is dedicated to fostering long-term success for its customers.

“SHI International, Corp. is delighted to be a Major Sponsor of the Mac Admins Foundation," said Tom Rice, Manager of Apple Solutions Engineering for SHI. “We are excited to be a part of this community and to support the foundation’s mission of advancing the global community of people who manage Apple devices. As an Apple Authorized Corporate Reseller, and the largest woman- and minority-owned company in the US, SHI is committed to making sure we’re your trusted IT partner. This means ensuring our customers have the products, solutions, and services needed to break down barriers to deploying and supporting Macs in their respective environments.”

The Mac Admins Foundation plays an important and critical role in fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development within the Mac Admins Community, through running the popular Mac Admins Slack workspace, which provides more than 70,000 Apple-focused IT professionals a space to collaborate and share best practices. The Foundation also offers training scholarships and provides Community & Conference Grants to support the entire Mac Admin community – from those just entering the workforce to seasoned professionals looking to advance their careers.
“The Mac Admins Foundation is so pleased that SHI is supporting the Mac Admins community. It’s critical to have the support of industry-leading ecosystem partners for Apple, so that our community can grow and prosper” Co-Chair Tom Bridge said, “SHI has been an incredible resource for the Mac Admins community, and we’re excited to see them invest in the community in new ways.”

Rippling IT and Mac Admin Foundation Announce New Partnership

The Mac Admins Foundation, the leading nonprofit organization supporting people who manage Apple products in the workplace, is proud to announce that Rippling IT, an end-to-end IT management platform powered by native user and device data, has joined the sponsors of the Mac Admins Community through a major sponsorship of the Mac Admins Foundation beginning today.

Rippling IT takes a place among industry luminaries in their support of the community of people who manage Apple devices at scales large and small. While many may know of Rippling as an HRIS leader, its robust IT solutions are a natural fit for Mac Admins running lean IT teams. Rippling IT is dedicated to serving Apple admins at small and medium-sized companies with combined identity, device, and inventory management.

“Rippling is thrilled to support the Mac Admins Foundation,” said Anique Drumright, VP of Product for Rippling IT. “We feel this new partnership will help our customers succeed with our IT solutions, as well as spotlight the crucial role IT plays in today’s complex organizations. We've built our products to make securing and managing macOS environments efficient and reliable. And we are here to celebrate and empower IT pros everywhere.”

The Mac Admins Foundation plays an important and critical role in fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development within the Mac Admins Community, through running the popular Mac Admins Slack workspace, which provides more than 70,000 Apple-focused IT professionals a space to collaborate and share best practices. The Foundation also offers training scholarships and provides Community & Conference Grants to support the entire Mac Admin community – from those just entering the workforce to seasoned professionals looking to advance their careers.

“The Mac Admins Foundation is excited that Rippling IT is supporting the Mac Admins community. It’s critical to have the support of industry-leading solutions providers, so that our community can grow and prosper” Co-Chair Tom Bridge said, “Rippling IT has been an incredible partner for the Mac Admins community, and we’re excited to see them invest in the community in new ways.”