New Chapter Begins: Welcoming Our New Executive Director!
Girls' LEAP welcomes new Executive Director and Roxbury leader, May Vaughn
"Together, with the unwavering support of our partners, mentors, and volunteers, we will ignite a ripple effect of change that empowers and uplifts generations to come."
May Vaughn
May Vaughn has served young people and families throughout her career. Having grown up in Roxbury, MA, she is dedicated to the community. As the daughter of Honduran immigrants, May is bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish. She comes to Girls’ LEAP with 25 years of experience working with youth, and has held key leadership roles at the Greater Boston & Roxbury YMCA, Roxbury Tenants of Harvard, and Sitters for Scholars. She has a proven track record of success, strategic vision, and commitment to helping keep girls and gender-expansive youth safe. May currently chairs the Community Advisory Board for Boston Children’s Hospital, is a Board Member of The Philanthropy Connection and a site visitor for the Cummings Foundation.
May replaces Cynthia Maltbie and Lynn Masterman who have served as co-executive directors since 2018. Maltbie will retire to the Girls’ LEAP Board and Masterman will continue with the organization as Chief Operating Officer.
We are jumping for joy that May Vaughn will lead LEAP forward as our new Executive Director!
"We are thrilled to welcome May Vaughn to Girls’ LEAP. Her impressive leadership skills and dedication to her community make her the perfect person to guide us into this next chapter. We believe she will bring innovative ideas, strategic thinking, and a fresh perspective that will contribute to the growth and success of our organization."
Alkia Powell, Girls’ LEAP Board President
May's enthusiasm and vision for Girls’ LEAP is inspiring: "I am honored to have the opportunity to lead Girls' Leap and make a lasting impact on the lives of girls and gender-expansive youth in Greater Boston. Together, with the unwavering support of our partners, mentors, and volunteers, we will ignite a ripple effect of change that empowers and uplifts generations to come."
Please join is in welcoming May to Girls' LEAP beginning February 5th!!