Los Angeles, CA – April 2025
YWCA Greater Los Angeles engaged Envision Consulting to facilitate the strategic planning process of its 2024-2029 Strategic Plan. Together, they were able to bring structure and alignment to this next phase of the organization’s evolution.
Created in partnership with the Board of Directors and CEO, and guided by community feedback, it is a clear and actionable roadmap designed to enhance operations, elevate services, and empower the individuals and communities they serve.
Recognizing this pivotal moment in their development, CEO Lori Carmona states, "This plan is both a reflection of our commitment and a forward-looking blueprint to meet LA's evolving needs."
The five-year plan establishes a refreshed vision for the organization, anchored by ten key strategies aligned with its mission to eliminate racism and empower women. The new Strategic Plan is centered around three key pillars:
Board Chairwoman Kymberly Garrett, MBA, GPHR, emphasizes its significance, stating that "This strategic plan celebrates our past achievements while steering us towards a future where every woman and girl in Los Angeles can thrive."
Looking towards the future, YWCA Greater Los Angeles is excited to lay the foundation for long-term growth and community transformation.
Since 1894, YWCA Greater Los Angeles has been advancing the national YWCA mission through programs that support children, youth, seniors, and survivors of sexual assault. With a vision to “strengthen communities for women and girls to live, learn, and grow,” the organization is committed to building a thriving future rooted in equity, dignity, and opportunity.
About YWCA Greater Los Angeles: For more than 130 years, YWCA Greater Los Angeles has served as a lifeline for women and families, passionately working to eliminate racism and empower women. The organization’s programs offer more than just services; they provide hope and a sense of belonging. From affordable early child development services that allow mothers to pursue their dreams, to compassionate support for sexual assault survivors, enriching activities that bring joy to seniors, and safe havens where youth can flourish, YWCA Greater Los Angeles is dedicated to transforming lives and building a community where everyone feels valued and supported.
Learn more at www.ywcagla.org.
About Envision Consulting: Envision Consulting is a boutique firm specializing in executive search, organizational strategy, and leadership transitions exclusively for nonprofit organizations. With offices in Los Angeles, and New York, Envision integrates Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion across its work. In 2023, Envision was named by Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy as a Top 10 Search Firm that Works for Women of Color for the third year in a row.
Learn more: https://www.envisionnonprofit.com
Los Angeles, CA, April 10, 2025 – Movement is Life is proud to announce the appointment of Danielle Hilliker as its new Executive Director.
Danielle is a mission-driven leader with over 16 years of experience advancing equity, social justice, and community health through nonprofit leadership. She began her nonprofit journey with the Special Olympics, where she developed innovative fundraising strategies and built strong partnerships to elevate awareness and diversify revenue. Since then, Danielle has contributed to all areas of public health including healthcare workforce development, women’s health, and mental health advocacy. She holds a Master’s of Organizational Development, a Master’s of Philosophy, and is currently completing her PhD with research focused on Breast Implant Illness (BII), an area deeply connected to her personal health journey.
“I’m honored to join Movement is Life as Executive Director and to lead an organization so deeply committed to advancing health equity,” Danielle says. “This role is especially meaningful to me, both professionally and personally, as I’ve navigated healthcare disparities firsthand, particularly in women’s health. I’m committed to amplifying the voices of marginalized individuals, particularly women and individuals of color, building inclusive systems, elevating community voices, and addressing the root causes of healthcare disparities. I look forward to working alongside the Board, partners, and communities to continue driving meaningful change.”
Movement is Life is a “multidisciplinary coalition seeking to eliminate racial, ethnic, and gender disparities by promoting movement, which improves individuals’ overall health and quality of life.” The organization’s work places a special focus on African American, Latina, and rural women in underserved communities.
“Movement is Life is excited to welcome Danielle Hilliker as our new Executive Director,” says Board of Directors Chair Dr. Mary O’Connor. “Her wealth of experience engaging communities and developing philanthropic support will allow us to accelerate our mission of ending healthcare disparities.”
Everyone on the Movement is Life team is excited for this next chapter. With such a strong team, both Danielle and the Board anticipate continued impact in addressing health disparities and advancing equity for diverse communities across the country.
About Movement is Life
Movement is Life is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to act as, “ a catalyst for change, energizing multidisciplinary work groups to develop measurable, short-term action plans that move the needle on critical factors driving health disparities.” Through education and raised awareness, Movement is Life is committed to finding ways to impact the current health crisis while long-term solutions are being developed. For more information, visit https://www.movementislifecommunity.org/
About Envision Consulting
Envision Consulting is a boutique firm that specializes in executive search, organizational strategy, merger exploration, and executive leadership transitions exclusively for nonprofit organizations. With offices in New York, Denver, and Los Angeles, Envision’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is integrated throughout its practices, which include a structured hiring process and anti-biased decision making. In 2023, Envision was named by the Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy as a Top 10 Search Firm that Works for Women of Color for the third year in a row.
Los Angeles, CA, April 8, 2025 – Center for Caregiver Advancement (CCA) is proud to announce the appointment of Sabrina Ullah as its new Chief Program Officer.
Sabrina is a seasoned social worker with over 20 years of experience, specializing in social justice, community behavioral health, program and leadership development—areas that have shaped her deep commitment to creating positive change. Sabrina earned her undergraduate degrees in Women’s Studies and Global Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern California. She is passionate about teaching, learning, empowering, and collaborating with others to build stronger, more inclusive communities.
“I’m excited to join the Center for Caregiver Advancement as Chief Program Officer,” Sabrina says. “This role offers a unique opportunity to help advance the caregiving workforce through impactful training and development, furthering CCA’s mission to support and empower caregivers. I look forward to collaborating with this incredible team to make a lasting impact.”
Rooted in the belief that caregiving is a profession deserving of respect and recognition, the Center for Caregiver Advancement prides itself on building a strong and talented workforce through high-quality training, research, advocacy and community building. Their work has resulted in improved wages and career development, quality care and a reduction of stress within California’s healthcare system.
“We are very happy to welcome Sabrina aboard to help us grow and build upon the caregiver training programs we offer at the Center for Caregiver Advancement,” says CCA President and CEO Corinne Eldridge. “We are proud that CCA has trained 35,000 caregivers since 2000, and we believe that Sabrina’s expertise in program development can help us multiply those numbers exponentially to ensure that we are building and growing a caregiving workforce to serve more Californians with the skilled and compassionate care they need.”
About The Center for Caregiver Advancement
Since its founding in 2000, the Center for Caregiver Advancement has held a valuable mission of “building a workforce of highly trained caregivers that many Californians can’t live without.” Through their in-home support services (IHSS) program, caregivers learn how to address general health and safety needs as well as support those with cognitive impairments and/or complex physical care needs. The nursing home program also offers a range of educational opportunities including CNA and LVN apprenticeship programs, skill-building courses, continuing education units, individual case management, skills assessments, certificate programs, recertification programs, and more. These programs have not only enhanced care, but also reduced emergency room visits and inpatient stays while minimizing caregiver isolation, loneliness, and depression. For more information, visit https://advancecaregivers.org/
About Envision Consulting
Envision Consulting is a boutique firm that specializes in executive search, organizational strategy, merger exploration, and executive leadership transitions exclusively for nonprofit organizations. With offices in New York, Denver and Los Angeles, Envision’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is integrated throughout its practices, which include a structured hiring process and anti-biased decision making. In 2023, Envision was named by the Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy as a Top 10 Search Firm that Works for Women of Color for the third year in a row.
Pasadena, CA, April 7, 2025 – The Planetary Society is proud to announce the appointment of Larry Brogan as its new Chief Financial Officer.
Larry has held a variety of senior financial positions during his professional tenure, which spans more than 25 years. Since February 2020, he has served as CFO of the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI), a non-profit research institute in Los Angeles. Immediately prior, Larry was CFO of the business-to-business division of Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD). Larry has also spent time as a finance executive at Warner Bros. Entertainment and as head of corporate planning at Yahoo! More recently, he has held executive roles at Autoweb (NASDAQ: AUTO) and Dun & Bradstreet (NYSE: DNB). Larry has been an advisor / interim CFO to early-stage technology start-ups as well as a staff consultant at KPMG.
"I'm so excited to begin working with The Planetary Society,” Larry says. “I look forward to being a part of this amazing team and helping promote space, science and exploration."
Since its founding in 1980, The Planetary Society has been promoting education of the Cosmos and helping the public take an active role in space exploration. Under the leadership of CEO Bill Nye, it is the world’s largest and most influential non-profit space organization, engaging in a global community of more than 2 million space enthusiasts.
“Everyone at The Planetary Society is excited to welcome Larry to the team,” says Chief Operating Officer, Jennifer Vaughn. “His expertise and leadership will be invaluable, and we look forward to the positive impact he will make on our organization.”
About The Planetary Society
With a global community of more than 2 million space enthusiasts, The Planetary Society is the world’s largest and most influential space advocacy organization. Founded in 1980 by Carl Sagan, Bruce Murray, and Louis Friedman and today led by CEO Bill Nye, we empower the public to take a meaningful role in advancing space exploration through advocacy, education outreach, scientific innovation, and global collaboration. Together with our members and supporters, we’re on a mission to explore worlds, find life off Earth, and protect our planet from dangerous asteroids. To learn more, visit www.planetary.org.
About Envision Consulting
Envision Consulting is a boutique firm that specializes in executive search, organizational strategy, merger exploration, and executive leadership transitions exclusively for nonprofit organizations. With offices in New York, Denver, Lexington and Los Angeles, Envision’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is integrated throughout its practices, which include a structured hiring process and anti-biased decision making. In 2023, Envision was named by the Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy as a Top 10 Search Firm that Works for Women of Color for the third year in a row.
Los Angeles, CA, March 19, 2025 – Ability First is proud to announce the appointment of Michuan Fleming as its new Chief People Officer.
With over 18 years of experience in human resources leadership, Michuan has a proven track record of enhancing organizational culture and aligning HR initiatives with strategic goals. In her previous role as Chief Innovation Officer at Safe Place for Youth, Michuan spearheaded programs in talent acquisition, safety, real estate, compliance, and employee development. Her expertise in fostering inclusive workplaces and driving operational excellence will be invaluable to Ability First as they continue to empower individuals with disabilities.
"I’m excited for the opportunity to be joining the Ability First team,” Fleming says. “I am eager to contribute to their mission and collaborate with the team to achieve new milestones."
Since 1926, AbilityFirst has been providing a variety of programs designed to help members of the disabled community achieve their personal best at every stage of life. Through targeted programming and a focus on eliminating barriers to service, Ability First is able to help individuals from all economic and social backgrounds successfully transition from childhood to adult life.
“I am delighted to welcome Michuan Fleming to AbilityFirst as our Chief People Officer!” says CEO Sergio Rizzo-Fontanesi. “Dynamic and engaging, with a profound commitment to people, Michuan brings tremendous acumen to the position and will elevate our Human Resources Department in support of our workforce and in alignment with organizational strategies and goals.”
About AbilityFirst
AbilityFirst stands for, and alongside, people with developmental disabilities and their families. They create a welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and are valued. The programs offered through are person-centered and tailored to individual interests and needs. They are grounded in individual choice, autonomy, community participation, with a focus on creating social connections and a sense of belonging. For more information, visit https://www.abilityfirst.org/
About Envision Consulting
Envision Consulting is a boutique firm that specializes in executive search, organizational strategy, merger exploration, and executive leadership transitions exclusively for nonprofit organizations. With offices in New York, Denver, Lexington and Los Angeles, Envision’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is integrated throughout its practices, which include a structured hiring process and anti-biased decision making. In 2023, Envision was named by the Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy as a Top 10 Search Firm that Works for Women of Color for the third year in a row.