10 nonprofit executives

Experience: President & CEO · BakerRipley

President & CEO at BakerRipley since 2018; the profile describes leading BakerRipley Community Developers, the largest social services nonprofit organization in Texas. Other BakerRipley roles are Senior Vice President and Chief Program Officer (2015–2018) and Vice President, Community Based Initiatives & Superintendent of Schools (2010–2015); also Director, Citizens Assistance Office at City of Houston Mayor's Office (2005–2010).

Experience: President and CEO · American Red Cross

President and CEO at American Red Cross since 2024, and Chief Operating Officer at American Red Cross from 2017 to 2024. The profile describes a career spanning both the private and nonprofit sectors and calls the Red Cross home since 2011. Other roles include SVP - Americas Sales, Global Marketing and Sales Operations at Pelco, a Schneider Electric Company (2009–2011).

Experience: President & Chief Executive Officer · United Nations Foundation

President & Chief Executive Officer at United Nations Foundation since 2020, and Deputy Chief Executive Officer at United Nations Foundation from 2015 to 2019; the profile says she became the third President and CEO of the foundation in January 2020. Other roles include U.S. Ambassador to ECOSOC at U.S. Department of State (2012–2014) and Principal Policy Adviser and Counselor at U.S. Department of State (2009–2012).

Experience: Co-CEO and Chief Operating Officer · Girl Up

Co-CEO and Chief Operating Officer at Girl Up since 2025, and Chief Operating Officer at Girl Up from 2022 to 2025. The profile describes a non-profit strategy and operations leader focused on gender justice and youth leadership development. Other roles include Senior Director, Girl Up at United Nations Foundation (2019–2023) and Director of Programs & Impact, Girl Up at United Nations Foundation (2017–2023).

Experience: Global President & CEO · Ronald McDonald House

Global President & CEO at Ronald McDonald House since 2023; the profile describes Ronald McDonald House Charities as a nonprofit family and children's charity. Feeding America roles are President and Chief Operating Officer (2021–2023) and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (2020–2021); other roles include Chief Executive Officer at Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma (2016–2020) and President and CEO at Make-A-Wish Oklahoma (2016).

Experience: President and Chief Operating Officer · National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.

President and Chief Operating Officer at National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. since 2004, and Board Member at Visit Frisco since 2018. Other roles include Business Coach at Buffini & Company (2002–2004), Senior Financial Analyst at Interstate Batteries (2000–2002) and Staff Accountant at Dallas Semiconductor (1999–2000).

Experience: President and CEO · Awana ®

President and CEO at Awana since 2022. Other Awana roles include President and Chief Strategy Officer (2019–2021) and President and COO (2016–2019). The profile describes a nonprofit executive whose listed strengths include strategic thinking, child faith formation research, strategic planning and donor development.

Experience: President and CEO · St. Louis Area Foodbank

President and CEO at St. Louis Area Foodbank since 2018. The Mission Continues roles are Senior Vice President of Programs and Operations (2015–2018) and Vice President of Programs - The Mission Continues (2011–2015); also Senior Vice President at Junior Achievement of Greater St. Louis, Inc. (2007–2011). The profile describes a non-profit executive accomplished at strategic planning, strengthening operations and designing and executing programs.

Experience: President & Chief Executive Officer · Upbring

President & Chief Executive Officer at Upbring since 2020; the profile describes Upbring as a nonprofit dedicated to transforming child wellbeing through innovation, strategic growth and community impact. Other Upbring roles are Chief Operating Officer (2015–2019) and Chief Financial Officer (2013–2014); other roles include Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer at Sopogy, Inc. (2010–2012).

Experience: Chief Executive Officer · National Inventors Hall of Fame

Chief Executive Officer at National Inventors Hall of Fame since 2025; the listing also shows Chief Operating Officer there from 2015 with no end date, and Director, Operations and Communications there (2011–2015). The profile describes a nonprofit executive whose organization's mission is to inspire creativity and innovation in the next generation. Other roles include Vice President of Communications and Corporate Affairs at White Hat Management (2008–2010).