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June 8, 2010                                                                                                                              301-656-0348
 

DC Trust Names Ellen London as President and CEO
Former Interim President and CEO Marks 10 Years of Service at the Trust

Washington, D.C. – The board of the DC Children and Youth Investment Trust Corporation has named Ellen London its new president and CEO. Since November 2009, London served as the Trust’s interim president and CEO, following the departure of Millicent Williams to the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency.

London, who joined the Trust in 2000 shortly after its creation, previously served as vice president of communications and community engagement. Through her decade of experience at the Trust, she brings extensive knowledge of the Trust’s initiatives, partnerships and operations, ensuring that the Trust will continue to serve children, youth and their families in the District. During her tenure, London has played an integral role in developing and implementing programs such as the Wallace Foundation-funded Project My Time, DC Summer Fun and numerous citywide summer strategy sessions; developing partnerships both within the District and nationally; and building the Trust’s reputation as the District’s leading resource for out-of-school time programs and youth development.

“We are proud to have Ellen’s continued leadership in ensuring successful outcomes for District children and youth,” said Lisa Simpson, board chair. “She brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and dedication that will strengthen the Trust’s work as we move forward.”

Prior to joining the Trust, London served as vice president of community service and vice president of administration at Volunteers of America, Bay Area, where she helped to re-integrate the organization into the community, and oversaw diverse programs, such as a women’s homeless shelter, a day laborer program, and a computer learning center. London is a cum laude graduate of the University of Richmond and holds a bachelor’s degree in music. She also completed graduate coursework at the Boston Conservatory of Music.

In the past fiscal year, the DC Children and Youth Investment Trust Corporation provided $17 million in public and private funds to more than 150 community-based organizations, helping more than 20,000 children and youth connect to meaningful, quality programs after school and during the summer.
 

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The DC Children and Youth Investment Trust Corporation is the primary resource for developing partnerships that expand and improve services and opportunities for children and youth in the District of Columbia, especially during their time out of school. The partnerships include public schools, city agencies, and employers, including non-profit providers. Since its inception in 1999, the Trust has provided grants, technical assistance, youth worker training, capacity building, learning opportunities, convenings, and policy support in the District. For more information visit, www.cyitc.org.