Two leadership staff members from Girls Inc. of Carpinteria have been accepted into national leadership programs, and two women have been added to the organization’s Board of Directors.
Melissa Cornejo, Campus-Based Program manager at Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, has been selected to join the newest cohort of the Girls Inc. National Leadership Accelerator Program, an intensive, year-long professional development experience designed to strengthen leadership across the Girls Inc. network.
The program supports and cultivates the next generation of organizational leaders through targeted learning opportunities, collaborative peer communities, and hands-on skill-building to expand each participant’s leadership capacity, Girls Inc. said.
Alexandra Crew
“What excites me most about this program is working alongside other inspirational leaders at Girls Inc. I’m honored to be accepted into this national leadership program and excited to bring back new skills, insights, and inspiration to empower the girls of Carpinteria,” said Cornejo.
Jamie Collins, Girls Inc. of Carpinteria executive director, has been accepted into the inaugural cohort of the Center for Nonprofit Leadership’s Nonprofit Executive Leader Roundtable, a year-long leadership series designed to foster high-impact executive growth and peer learning across the nonprofit sector.
“These opportunities are a testament to the depth of talent and dedication within our organization,” said Angelina Lane, board president. “We’re thrilled to see both Melissa and Jamie stepping into these well-deserved roles of influence and growth.”
Hallie Greene
Girls Inc. of Carpinteria recently added Madeline Balser as its new development director. With five years of nonprofit experience and a background in international aid, Balser brings expertise in fundraising, donor engagement, and communications.
She holds a master’s degree in public health, and is a certified fertility awareness educator.
Girls Inc. of Carpinteria also has named Alexandra Crew and Hallie Greene to its Board of Directors.
Crew is the corporate strategy director at SCAN, a nonprofit healthcare organization based in Southern California, where she oversees enterprise alignment and strategic initiatives.
She previously worked in strategy consulting and has published thought leadership in AI ethics with Ethical Intelligence and One HealthTech.
Crew, who lives in the Los Angeles area, holds degrees from Stanford and the University of Oxford. She is an alum of Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest.
Greene, a Carpinteria resident, serves in business operations and product strategy at ViQi, a biotechnology company in Santa Barbara. She brings a background in strategic planning and nonprofit governance, with past roles at Cate School and Valiente College Prep.
She earned her MBA and master of public policy from UCLA. Greene has been the beneficiary of programs that support girls and women, including a Forté Foundation fellowship for women in business.
“We are thrilled to welcome Hallie and Alexandra to our board,” said Collins. “They both bring deep personal passion and professional insight that will help us continue building a bold future for girls in our community.”
The Girls Inc. of Carpinteria executive committee for the coming term will include Peter Dugre, president; Hayley Fedders, vice president; Amber Kaplan, treasurer; and Kirsten Jenkins, secretary.
“As we look ahead, we also extend our heartfelt gratitude to Diana Rigby and Katie Convoy, who are rolling off the board after more than six years of outstanding service,” Girls, Inc. said. “Their unwavering commitment, leadership, and belief in the mission of Girls Inc. have helped shape a stronger, more resilient organization.
“We are deeply thankful for the legacy they leave behind and their lasting impact on the lives of the girls we serve.”
For more about Girls Inc. of Carpinteria or open board and committee positions, email, Jamie Collins jamie@girlsinc-carp.org or visit www.girlsinc-carp.org.