Ep 051: A Wider Circle On A Mission To End Poverty

After four years at A Wider Circle, Amy Javaid became the President & CEO in July 2021. Amy offers 20 years of experience working with nonprofits in both the U.S. andinternationally. Amy has spent her career in the management, project design, development, implementation, and monitoring of programs for an array of marginalized populations. Specifically, she has led programs in the health, education, and workforce development fields. She has also supported nonprofits on realms including governance, fundraising, strategic planning, and operations. During her tenure at A Wider Circle, Amy has filled an array of roles. She began with Workforce Development before branching out to launch the Partnership to Independence (P2I) five-year wraparound program and the Neighborhood Partnerships program. She also oversaw the development and build out of A Wider Circle’s Ward 8 Hub located in Washington Highlands.Previously, Amy worked for Deloitte, the Academy for Educational Development,several smaller nonprofits, and with a variety of clients. She has managed portfolioswith total contract values in excess of $40 million, led teams of up to 100 staffmembers, and implemented client level interventions in rural, urban, domestic, andinternational settings. Amy is originally from Boston and currently resides in Washington D.C. with her family. Listen to this uplifting Truman Charities episode with Amy Javaid about her organization “A Wider Circle.”Here is what to expect on this week’s show:-How a conversation at the dinner table with her daughter inspired her to get involved and ultimately CEO of "A Wider Circle" -A Wider Circle's holistic approach to ending poverty. -A Wider Circle’s goal of being in someone’s corner and to always lend a hand and listen to those in need.Connect with Amy:Guest Contact Info: LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-javaid-250068138Website- https://awidercircle.org/amy-s-javaidLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesConnect with Jamie at Truman Charities:FacebookInstagramLinkedInWebsiteYouTubeEmail: [email protected] episode was post produced by Podcast Boutique https://podcastboutique.com/