Social Impact Women to Watch 2024 List Released by Nonprofit HR
 Annual List of 25 Professionals Exhibiting Extraordinary Leadership, Impactful Achievements

WASHINGTON, D.C., MARCH 22, 2024 – For several years during Women’s History Month, Nonprofit HR has proudly recognized women across North America who have made significant contributions to nonprofits, associations, foundations, social enterprises and the communities they serve. Every year we call on our expanded community to help us identify and recognize outstanding women who accomplish the seemingly impossible against all odds. The finalists listed below are 25 professional women who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, a steadfast commitment to their mission and people, and achieved significant accomplishments for the social sector. Additional details on the finalists may be seen here.

Dr. Ann Barnes — President & CEO, Episcopal Health Foundation

Dr. Casey Bartrem — Environmental Health Scientist, TIFO Executive Director, TerraGraphics International Foundation

Aisha T. Brown — Chief Financial Officer, Thurgood Marshall College Fund

Tiffany D. Brown — Executive Director, National Organization of Minority Architects

Dr. Ruth Browne — President & CEO, Ronald McDonald House New York

Chanté Coleman — Senior Vice President of Equity & Justice, National Wildlife Federation

Kimberly Corbin — Chief Financial & Administrative Officer, Greater Washington Urban League

Tanis Crosby — Executive Director, San Francisco-Marin Food Bank

Lisa David — President & CEO, Public Health Solutions

Bior Guigni — Chief Executive Officer, Beat the Streets New England

Debra Kelsey — Recovery Coach & Navigator, Fishing Partnership Support Services

Rita Mabli — President & CEO, United Hebrew of New Rochelle

Ying McGuire — President & CEO, National Minority Supplier Development Council 

Dr. Nicole McKinney — Chief of Organizational Effectiveness & Culture, Upstream USA

Morgan Monaco — President & Park Administrator, Prospect Park Alliance

Donna Murray-Brown — Vice President of Strategy & Development, National Council of Nonprofits

Lysa Ratliff — Chief Executive Officer, KABOOM!

Lauren Reicher-Gordon – Senior Vice President & Director, Family Visits Program, Kidsave

Alicia Robinson — Founder & Executive Director, Limitless Ambition

Carol Spahn — Director, Peace Corps

Erika Stehl — President & Co-Founder, Growing Love Community Garden

Terry Stigdon — Chief Executive Officer, Indiana Region of the American Red Cross

Dr. DeLisha Tapscott — Senior Director of People & Culture and Interim Co-Executive Director, MADRE

Vangela Wade — President & CEO, Mississippi Center For Justice

Selena Wilson — Chief Executive Officer, East Oakland Youth Development Center

A profile and more details for each finalist may be seen on the official announcement page. 

Press seeking interviews regarding the Women to Watch list may email Atokatha Ashmond Brew at abrew@nonprofithr.com. 

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Nonprofit HR is the country’s leading and oldest firm focused exclusively on the talent management needs of the social sector, including nonprofits, associations, social enterprises and other mission-driven organizations. We focus our consulting efforts on the following practice areas: Strategy & Advisory, HR Outsourcing, Total Rewards, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Justice and Search. Nonprofit HR also offers customized learning and development in addition to research and events, all with the objective of strengthening the people management capacity of the workforce. Nonprofit HR was listed as one of the nation’s fastest-growing firms by Inc. 5000. Since 2000, our staff of credentialed experts has advanced the impact of some of the world’s most influential brands in the sector. Learn more at nonprofithr.com.