WMCD, INC ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP TRANSITION

WMCD Founding Director Paul Federici (left) and newly announced WMCD President, Harry Monti (right), at WMCD’s 2024 charity all-nighter event.

[WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS] WMCD, Inc today announced that Board President Paul Federici will be stepping down from his role, effective immediately, and introduced Harry Monti as incoming President alongside Jesse McMillan as incoming Vice President of the organization.

Federici has served in this role since 2024 after serving as the founding director of the organization since its inception in 2021. During his time with the organization, Federici greatly contributed to the foundation of WMCD’s annual 25-hour fundraising events, guiding the organization to raise over $140,000 in five years. We’re deeply grateful for his time, dedication, and hours of selfless energy he has invested in WMCD, and we would not be here today without his leadership.

The Board has appointed Harry Monti to lead the organization into its next chapter. Monti began working with WMCD in 2023, stepping into the director role after the 2024 charity all-nighter event. Since then, Monti has brought years of executive leadership experience to the Board to set the organization up for years of success to come. 

Joining Monti in leadership, McMillan, Principal of Westfield Middle School, will serve as the first Vice President of WMCD, supporting key initiatives, such as the rebranding of the organization and strategic school engagement.

This leadership transition represents WMCD’s ongoing commitment to promoting volunteerism and philanthropy for local youth across Western Massachusetts. As this next chapter begins, WMCD will continue to prioritize high-energy, community-driven initiatives, youth-aligned values, and the core value of giving back.

WMCD thanks Westfield Bank, Firtion Adams Funeral Service, Window World of Western Mass and Westfield Public Schools for their sponsorship of this event and the organization. Next, WMCD Inc. will begin fundraising efforts for its next charity all-nighter to be held in early 2027.

WMCD Inc. is a Westfield-based nonprofit where youth engage in hands-on leadership opportunities that give back. Driven by a ‘Youth Team’ of students in grades 7-12, WMCD hosts annual 25-hour ‘all-nighters’ that support local charity recipients. Further information can be requested by contacting Dominic Monti at dmonti@wmcd.org.