Nicole Stewart is the Executive Director of Boston CASA, a nonprofit that trains and supports community volunteers to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) for children who have suffered from abuse and neglect. With more than 25 years of combined experience in school administration and executive leadership in nonprofits, Stewart has dedicated her career to positively impacting the lives of vulnerable children. She has relentlessly advocated for systemic change for social and racial justice and economic and educational opportunities to effectuate real change.

Stewart holds a BS in Criminal Justice from Salem State University, an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Boston College, and an MSW from Simmons University.

During this episode, we discuss:

• Nicole’s path from more than 25 years in school administration and nonprofit executive leadership to becoming Executive Director of Boston CASA
• How her own experience growing up in foster care led her to found Possibilities Here Incorporated and eventually Boston CASA
• The mission of Boston CASA
• Boston CASA’s five-year strategic growth plan
• Advice for aspiring nonprofit leaders on aligning personal conviction with organizational mission
• The importance of building a committed, mission-driven team
• Boston CASA’s ongoing fundraising efforts
• How Boston CASA’s comprehensive training and ongoing support system contributes to volunteer retention and referrals

And more. Tune into this episode as we dive into all things nonprofits!

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