With Gratitude: Honoring Julie Crockford’s Leadership

As ESC welcomes new leadership, we pause to honor and celebrate the incredible contributions of our outgoing President, Julie Crockford.

Julie led ESC through some of the most challenging times in recent history, including the COVID-19 pandemic, with steadiness, compassion, and strategic clarity. Her leadership ensured that ESC remained a trusted partner to nonprofits navigating uncertainty. As Board Co-Chair Myran Parker-Brass shared, “Julie has been an inspiring leader, championing ESC’s mission to empower nonprofits to achieve their goals and contribute to a more just and equitable world.”

Over her ten years of transformative leadership, Julie expanded ESC’s reach across New England and strengthened strategic partnerships. She launched the Catalyst fellowship for mid-career professionals of color, created new leadership programs, and guided innovations in service delivery. As Board Co-Chair Penny Weeks: “Under Julie’s guidance, ESC has expanded its impact and built a strong community of skilled professionals committed to helping nonprofits succeed.”

Julie’s legacy is one of resilience, transformation, and unwavering dedication to ESC’s mission. Staff and board are eager to celebrate her and honor her extensive career in the nonprofit sector, as well as her many contributions to ESC.

As Julie steps into a well-earned retirement, we wish her joy, rejuvenation, and continued inspiration in this next chapter.

A community celebration is in the works – stay tuned for a “Save the Date” announcement soon!

In case you missed the announcement of our new CEO, Naomi Orensten, you can read more here.

Thank you, Julie!