Our Leadership
Our mission-forward leadership team is made up of dedicated, focused, and experienced executives working with national staff and local associations to advance our mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
Margaret Mitchell
Chief Executive Officer
Margaret Mitchell anticipates trends and has a proven track record of creating competitive breakthrough strategies. She communicates vision, purpose, and core values. As a strong decision maker who builds consensus, she is a consistent top performer who pursues growth with energy and drive. Margaret strives for personal and organizational excellence. Recognized for savvy in building relationships at all levels inside and outside the organization, she guides an organization with a steady hand and maintains focus, even in challenging situations.
Dionne Blue, PhD
Chief Impact Officer
Karen Burke
Chief Operating Officer
Alphie Rodriguez
VP of Strategy, Impact & Evaluation
Keri Jones-Fonnesbeck
VP of Member Services
Laura Guy-Rice
VP of Finance
Michael Leone
VP of Marketing & Communication Strategy
Sheri McDonald
VP of Learning and Development
Michelle Nelson-Hawkins
VP of Programs
Richonda Ringgold
VP of Administration