Annual List of Women with Impactful Achievements Released by Nonprofit HR
WASHINGTON, D.C., MARCH 28, 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. 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 Dr. Ruth C. Browne and 24 other professional women who have exhibited extraordinary leadership, unwavering dedication and impactful achievements. Additional details on the finalists may be seen here.
1. Dr. Anne Barnes — President & CEO, Episcopal Health Foundation
2. Dr. Casey Bartrem — Environmental Health Scientist, TIFO Executive Director, TerraGraphics International Foundation
3. Aisha T. Brown — Chief Financial Officer, Thurgood Marshall College Fund
4. Tiffany D. Brown — Executive Director, National Organization of Minority Architects
5. Dr. Ruth Browne — President & CEO, Ronald McDonald House New York
6. Chanté Coleman — Senior Vice President of Equity & Justice, National Wildlife Federation
7. Kimberly Corbin — Chief Financial & Administrative Officer, Greater Washington Urban League
8. Tanis Crosby — Executive Director, San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
9. Lisa David — President & CEO, Public Health Solutions
10. Bior Guigni — Chief Executive Officer, Beat the Streets New England
11. Debra Kelsey — Recovery Coach & Navigator, Fishing Partnership Support Services
12. Rita Mabli — President & CEO, United Hebrew of New Rochelle
13. Ying McGuire — President & CEO, National Minority Supplier Development Council
14. Dr. Nicole McKinney — Chief of Organizational Effectiveness & Culture, Upstream USA
15. Morgan Monaco — President & Park Administrator, Prospect Park Alliance
16. Donna Murray-Brown — Vice President of Strategy & Development, National Council of Nonprofits
17. Lysa Ratliff — Chief Executive Officer, KABOOM!
18. Lauren Reicher-Gordon – Senior Vice President & Director, Family Visits Program, Kidsave
19. Alicia Robinson — Founder & Executive Director, Limitless Ambition
20. Carol Spahn — Director, Peace Corps
21. Erika Stehl — President & Co-Founder, Growing Love Community Garden
22. Terry Stigdon — Chief Executive Officer, Indiana Region of the American Red Cross
23. Dr. DeLisha Tapscott — Senior Director of People & Culture and Interim Co-Executive Director, MADRE
24. Vangela Wade — President & CEO, Mississippi Center For Justice
25. Selena Wilson — Chief Executive Officer, East Oakland Youth Development Center
About Dr. Ruth Browne
Dr. Browne has been President and CEO of Ronald McDonald House New York since 2016. She has revolutionized the service model at RMH-NY, expanding its offering and reach to thousands of families across the five boroughs of NYC that traditionally did not fall inside the organization's purview.
During her nearly 20 years as CEO in the non-profit healthcare sector, Dr. Browne has developed a expertise and innovative approach that informs her perspective in shaping organizational vision, to create competitively superior programs and services across all stakeholders.
Press seeking interviews may email rmhny@marino.com.
About Ronald McDonald House New York
Located on East 73rd Street in New York, Ronald McDonald House New York (RMH-NY) is New York City’s House. The organization provides temporary housing for children with pediatric cancer and other serious illnesses and their families in a strong, supportive and caring environment that encourages and nurtures the development of child-to-child and parent-to-parent support systems. RMH-NY has served more than 59,000 families throughout all five boroughs of New York City, across the U.S. and around the world, and approximately 40% of families are international.
Its 11-story, 79,000 square-foot House features 95 guestrooms – including six post-transplant suites – four full guest kitchens, laundry facilities, two outdoor terraces, private libraries, a dining room, living room and more. At the House, families are welcomed with love and comfort, and lifelong friendships are formed among people who understand what it’s like to cope with devastating diagnoses. RMH-NY’s programs help to provide families a sense of normalcy, including wellness programs, educational tutors, music, art, transportation, activities for siblings, holiday and birthday parties, specialized support groups and more.
The organization’s presence extends well beyond the confines of the House, as RMH-NY is also committed to positively impacting communities across the five boroughs. Through partnerships with 16 of the city’s leading hospitals, RMH-NY provides critical services to families with children with serious illnesses at these hospitals working to address the social determinants of health inequalities faced within the New York City community.
For more information, or to learn how to volunteer or donate, please visit rmh-newyork.org
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“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 senior management team, women are represented at every level at Nonprofit HR,” said Lisa Brown Alexander, Founder and CEO, Nonprofit HR.
ABOUT NONPROFIT HR:
Nonprofit HR is the country’s leading and oldest firm focused exclusively on the talent management needs of social impact organizations. We focus our efforts on project-based human resources consulting, HR outsourcing, talent acquisition, and executive search. Nonprofit HR also offers customized trainings, research and events, all with the objective of strengthening the people management capacity of the workforce. Since 2000, our staff of credentialed experts have advanced the impact of some of the world’s most influential brands in the sector. Learn more at www.nonprofithr.com.
