Press Release
Trident Literacy Association, a local nonprofit focused on adult literacy and workforce development, has announced the appointment of Jennifer Gibson (above) as its new Executive Director. Gibson, who has been a member of the association's Board of Directors for the past four years, brings a wealth of experience to the role.
Mark Poerio, a business attorney and the Board's Treasurer, will replace Gibson as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors. These leadership changes follow the retirement of Eileen Chepenik, who served as Trident Literacy's Executive Director for 19 years. The board expressed its appreciation for Chepenik's dedication to Trident Literacy and the programs she built during her tenure.
Gibson was selected after an exhaustive six-month national search led by Kristy Lysik of Find Great People. “We need a leader who has a deep understanding of the clients we serve and who can also create workforce development programs with small business owners and large corporations in the area,” said Poerio.
“We are at a critical moment to provide programs for adults that will improve their literacy skills and result in higher paying jobs for them and will also help meet the demands of the local labor market. Gibson's background uniquely qualifies her to implement our growth strategy successfully. She knows how to leverage her skills and relationships in the community to create a holistic learning environment for our clients that is fiscally sustainable. ”
Gibson expressed her excitement and honor to lead Trident Literacy, saying, “I believe literacy matters. When every adult has access to a place where they can acquire the skills they need to move their family out of generational poverty, our entire community becomes stronger.”
The board believes that Gibson's leadership and strategic planning skills, combined with her strong community ties, will help the association deliver improved program offerings and strengthen the financial standing of the 51-year-old nonprofit organization.
You can learn more at https://tridentlit.org.
