YW-NYC names Maureen Friar as new CEO!

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Maureen Friar, CEO YW-NYC!

Maureen Friar joined the YWCA of the City of New York as our Chief Executive Officer on August 1 and will lead the YW-NYC in our next chapter of championing racial justice and women’s empowerment.

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Maureen has 30 years of experience leading nonprofit organizations and coalitions that focus on women's empowerment, homelessness, affordable housing, community development and disability rights.

Maureen has served as Executive Director of the Huairou Commission, Women, Homes & Community; Strategic Development Officer at Community Access; President and CEO of the National Housing Conference; and Executive Director of the Supportive Housing Network of New York.

“I am delighted to join the YW at this juncture as its commitment to racial justice and women’s empowerment is more important than ever. I look forward to building upon the YW’s long history of promoting social change and opportunity for girls and women, and working with our talented YW team and many partners in the city."

-Maureen Friar, CEO YW-NYC

YWCA of the City of New York

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