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. This year, they called on their expanded community to help identify and recognize outstanding women who accomplish the seemingly impossible against all odds. There were 120+ individuals who responded to the call for nominations and the finalists are listed below. Among them is Aisha Brown, Chief Financial Officer at Thurgood Marshall College Fund, and 24 other professional women who have exhibited extraordinary leadership, unwavering dedication and impactful achievements. Additional details on the finalists may be seen here.
- Dr. Anne 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
“I am honored by this recognition and the opportunity to represent Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) as a Social Impact Woman to Watch finalist. TMCF impacts the lives of thousands of students annually through the services we provide. I am truly honored to be a part of an organization where I can use my 20+ years of financial management experience to create positive change for others,” shared Brown.
“At Nonprofit HR, we believe that an organization’s people are its greatest asset, and women are the majority of the social impact workforce, leading mission-critical initiatives at every level. As a woman-owned-and-operated firm, we are fortunate to have many women on our staff. From our emerging professionals to the senior management team, women are represented at every level at Nonprofit HR,” said Lisa Brown Alexander, Founder and CEO, Nonprofit HR.