Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Judith Wright

Lakewood

Summary

Experienced non-profit leader with strong background in program development, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Consultant

Self-employed
06.2010 - Current
  • Provide project management and program development in the fields of philanthropy, capacity strengthening, program development and community organizing
  • Current clients include the Collaborative for Gender + Reproductive Equity and Community Building Solutions

Senior Program Director

Collaborative for Gender + Reproductive Equity
10.2019 - 08.2025
  • Led development and implementation of grantmaking program focused on building power to support gender, reproductive, and racial equity for national collaborative fund
  • Led development and implementation of comprehensive capacity strengthening initiative for grantee partners
  • Worked across fundraising, operations, and program teams to ensure values alignment and effective engagement of donors, team, and field partners

Executive Director

Ohio Transformation Fund
05.2015 - 10.2019
  • Managed administration, fundraising, communications, grantmaking, reporting, and budgeting for regional collaborative fund
  • As founding director, worked with stakeholders to establish overall strategic direction; oversee project evaluation and donor engagement; and build strong partnerships with allied organizations, foundations and other stakeholders engaged in ending mass incarceration in Ohio.

Program Director

Brush Foundation
07.2008 - 06.2013
  • As sole employee of family foundation, oversaw grantmaking, reporting, engagement and oversight of the Board of Managers, and all administrative functions

Program Manager

Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio
10.2003 - 07.2010

Served in a variety of roles, including Education Manager (2009-2010), Special Projects Manager (2005-2009), and Community Educator (2003-2005)

Community Organizer

Northwest Neighborhood Federation
03.1998 - 04.2000

Responsible for neighborhood leadership development and strategizing and implementing grassroots organizing campaigns.

Education

Master of Education - Adult Learning & Development

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH
05-2002

Bachelor of Science - Education & Social Policy

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
05-1998

Skills

  • Lakewood Community Foundation, 2024-present
  • Pinnacle Gardens Foundation, 2011-present
  • Brush Foundation, 2015-2025
  • Lakewood Music Boosters, 2022-2024
  • The Superhero Project, 2020-2022
  • Ohio Organizing Collaborative, 2017-2020
  • Beth Israel - the West Temple, 2016-2020
  • Cleveland Colectivo, 2004-2017

Certification

  • Legacy Heritage Foundation OnBoard Fellowship
  • Rockwood Leadership Institute, Art of Leadership for Philanthropic Leaders
  • Robert Wood Johnson Ladder to Leadership Fellowship
  • Cleveland Mediation Center Basic Mediation Training
  • Medical and Legal Interpreter Training, Wooster Legal Aid Society
  • National Training & Information Center Community Organizer Training

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Senior Program Director

Collaborative for Gender + Reproductive Equity
10.2019 - 08.2025

Executive Director

Ohio Transformation Fund
05.2015 - 10.2019

Consultant

Self-employed
06.2010 - Current

Program Director

Brush Foundation
07.2008 - 06.2013

Program Manager

Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio
10.2003 - 07.2010

Community Organizer

Northwest Neighborhood Federation
03.1998 - 04.2000

Master of Education - Adult Learning & Development

Cleveland State University

Bachelor of Science - Education & Social Policy

Northwestern University
Judith Wright