The time has come. I never knew how or when, but I knew one day it had to come. I have made the heart-wrenching decision to move on from my full-time position with 15-LOVE. Sometime in the first quarter of 2025, I will transition out of my daily role as Executive Director at 15-LOVE, and into a new role with USTA Eastern ā an organization that I also love, is vital to 15-LOVEās success and that I have been involved with for many years. I have no intention of leaving 15-LOVE entirely, I am just changing my role from employee to volunteer.
ļ»æOur Board has formed a transition team, and is reviewing resumes. They are hopeful to make an offer to a new Executive Director by the end of the year, and have them start in the first quarter of 2025, giving me time to help them transition into the organization. I am thrilled for the opportunity for 15-LOVE to move the organization forward with a fresh set of eyes.
I am struggling with people saying ācongratulationsā or with talking about this much because it is immensely difficult to leave the children, families, coworkers, board members, volunteers and supporters who are my second family, and who I love dearly. It is difficult to walk away from something that is so much bigger than me or any one person, and that I have given my heart and soul and time and passion to every day since 1996, when I began as an instructor in college. 15-LOVE has a unique and caring culture and community that simply isnāt found in many places, and that has made all the difference in thousands of lives over the years.
There is more to come when we know exactly when this transition will happen, but I wanted to let you all know that this is in the works. I am so very grateful for the love and support you have all given me, and the opportunity to serve our community in this way. We have accomplished a lot together, and there is so much still to be done. I look forward to helping from the sidelines.
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