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The Community Foundation is pleased to announce that Sarah Bedard Holland will join our team as Chief Impact Officer on June 9. Following a thorough search process conducted by Top Line Growth Partners, Sarah stood out as a proven leader with the drive, commitment and optimism to take our community impact work to new heights.
With more than 20 years of experience in Richmond’s nonprofit sector, Sarah has been a true champion for breaking down systemic barriers so that people can more easily access the resources they need. Her gift for bringing diverse stakeholders together and creating meaningful solutions has made her a respected force for positive change in our region.
As the founding CEO of Virginia Health Catalyst, she has transformed a modest grant-funded initiative into a thriving $2M nonprofit with substantial financial reserves. Her leadership is directly tied to expanded healthcare access for nearly one million Virginians through strategic policy advocacy and innovative programming.
What truly sets Sarah apart is her remarkable ability to build relationships that matter. She has personally cultivated connections in philanthropy, government, and community organizations - creating a powerful network that identifies critical gaps, aligns strategies, and mobilizes resources where they're needed most.
In her new role with us, Sarah will be a driving force behind our Foundation's commitment to upward economic mobility for residents in low-income communities. She'll lead our strategic community impact initiatives, strengthen our collaboration with nonprofit partners through targeted capacity building, and expand our use of data to identify truly transformative solutions. As she leads our RVA Rising collaborative efforts and represents the Foundation externally, she will also help us build stronger connections throughout the community.
"I'm thrilled to join the Foundation at such a pivotal time for our community. After helping build Virginia Health Catalyst into the strong, sustainable organization it is today, I'm excited to apply my experience to address the broader range of issues that influence economic mobility,” said Sarah. “I look forward to working alongside the Foundation's talented team and our many community partners to create pathways to opportunity for all residents across our region."
I couldn't be more confident that Sarah will energize our work and accelerate our progress. Please join me in giving her a warm welcome to the Foundation family!
With gratitude,
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