During a legacy event held Tuesday at the home of Los Alamos Community Foundation Board of Directors member Vivien Chen, the Community Foundation said goodbye to former Executive Director Elizabeth Martineau, left, and welcomed new Executive Director Alison Watkins. Regarding her tenure Martineau said, ‘This community is full of wonderful, giving people and it has been an honor to serve as executive director for the Community Foundation.’ Watkins said, ‘I’m excited to start this new role but Liz will be a hard act to follow. I’m grateful to the board for giving me this opportunity to lead this organization into the future.’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

From left, Suzanne Lynne, Los Alamos Community Foundation Board of Directors Chair Linda Daly and Steven Lynne take part in the Community Foundation legacy event Tuesday at board of director member Vivien Chen’s home. The event honored outgoing Executive Director Elizabeth Martineau and welcomed new Executive Director Alison Watkins. Also, the Community Foundation celebrated having six new seed funds and endowments, surpassing $2 million in assets and granting more than $220,000 to local nonprofit organizations. The six new endowments are Living Treasures of Los Alamos, Los Alamos Community Winds, Los Alamos Historical Society, Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra, UNM-LA Faculty Professional Development and the Jose A. and Mary M. Arellano Family. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Community Foundation Board of Director member Vivien Chen, left, and former chair David Izrealevitz, who helped establish the Community Foundation, chat during a legacy event Chen hosted Tuesday at her home. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Enterprise Bank & Trust Los Alamos Region President Liddie Martinez attends the Los Alamos Community Foundation legacy event Tuesday. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Scene from the Los Alamos Community Foundation legacy event Tuesday. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com