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Early this year I shared with the FOHVOS Executive Committee that it was time they begin succession planning. I formalized my retirement notice after our gala and my last day will be November 3rd.
It has been my humbling pleasure to be the ED of FoHVOS for just shy of 7 years. My personal goal was to improve upon all areas of nonprofit operations. I am happy to report that objective measures confirm that I have
indeed left FoHVOS in a much stronger position than what I inherited.
All of my favorite achievements center around rewarding relationships with partners. From preserving new land and trails that connect Woolsey Park to Woosamonsa Ridge and eventually to Baldpate Mountain, to adding outdoor learning to every HVRSD school, government officials, corporate grantors, land trust partners, and community members supported FoHVOS. Their
encouragement propelled us to reach greater heights.
Most importantly, FoHVOS is well positioned for a successful future. This year our board and staff completed a new strategic plan that will guide FoHVOS priorities from 2024-26.
Thanks to our friends at Princeton Area Community Foundation Bunbury Fund, I have just accepted a $15,000 grant to align communications to our new strategic plan.
Now is the perfect time to turn over the reins to fresh leadership to guide FoHVOS through its next chapter of growth.
I thank the Board for hiring and supporting me. I share my eternal respect and admiration to the FoHVOS staff who did all the heavy lifting that, not only contributed to our success, but also did so with humility and a sense of humor that brought me joy.
Finally, I thank YOU the readers, funders, volunteers, and community members who are literally the reason we exist.
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