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September 17, 2024

Community Foundation for Greater New Haven names new CEO

Karen DuBois-Walton
By Greg Bordonaro

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven has named Karen DuBois-Walton its next president and CEO.

DuBois-Walton, who most recently was president of the Elm City Communities/Housing Authority of New Haven, succeeds Will Ginsberg, who is stepping down after 24 years, on Nov. 2.

Ginsberg announced last fall he would retire in November. 

The Community Foundation is the New Haven region’s community endowment and largest grant maker to local nonprofits.  It reported $748.4 million in assets at the end of 2023.

The group’s board of directors said it selected DuBois-Walton as CEO following a national search conducted by a committee of current and former board members in partnership with Koya Partners, a search firm that specializes in placing nonprofit CEOs. 

“I am thrilled to be taking on this leadership role at the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and for the opportunity to work with the team and in this community with so many committed volunteers and donors to build a stronger, more connected and more equitable Greater New Haven Region," DuBois-Walton said. "My vision for the future is one where we work together to create a more equitable and inclusive

Greater New Haven — a region where every resident in all 20 towns has the chance to thrive, regardless of their background or zip code.” 

DuBois-Walton has two decades of leadership experience in government and public sectors. For the past 16 years, she has been president of Elm City Communities/Housing Authority of the city of New Haven.

She previously served as chief of staff and chief administrative officer for former New Haven Mayor John DeStefano Jr.

She earned her bachelor’s degree from Yale University, and master’s degree and Ph.D. from Boston University.  She resides in New Haven with her family. 
 

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