Judy has been working throughout her career, both professionally and personally, with a focus on promoting the positive, healthy development of youth and families. With a firm belief that we are stronger together, she has built community coalitions to maximize limited resources and touch as many lives as possible.
For the last several years, Judy has served as the President/CEO of the YWCA/Darien Norwalk, where she established a strong foundation for the long-term growth of their programs and services. Judy’s diverse background has included facilitating educational programs for parents, providing before and after school programs at a local elementary school, supporting youth programs in Nicaragua, working with homeless women and children in New York City, social justice education and advocacy, and work in various branches of government. As a Fairfield County native, Judy has a deep respect for the history and traditions of the area with an eye towards building for the future. She knows the importance of engaging the full community and looks forward to working with those who have so strongly supported CARES over the years and to developing relationships with those who aren’t as familiar with our organization.
With a dedicated, engaged Board of Directors, talented staff, passion for providing programs that support our families, and the heart of a Mom with a personal stake in the mission, Judy is well equipped and excited to be leading CARES.