Lorita Williams has been named Interim Executive Director of the National Association of Certified Professional Midwives (NACPM). The decision is part of a plan by the Board of Directors to find a permanent successor following the departure of Founding Executive Director, Mary Lawlor.
Ms. Williams is an experienced leader in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors. Having spent over 20 years as a corporate executive at IBM and Digital Equipment Corporation, now known as Hewlett Packard (HP), she is also the CEO and Founder of Accelerated College Experiences (ACE), a 501c3 based in Boston, MA. In 2004 Williams transitioned into Higher Education, serving as the Executive Director of Alumnae Relations and later the Associate Vice President of Alumni Affairs, and the Annual Fund at Simmons University. Prior appointments include the Vice President of Advancement and Community Engagement at Roxbury Community College (RCC), Vice President of Advancement for Becker College, and Interim Executive Director for various nonprofit organizations for Third Sector New England.
In considering her role during this critical time for the organization, Ms. Williams writes, “I am thrilled and honored to serve as the Interim Executive Director for NACPM. The organization's work is vital to the health of expectant parents and the safe delivery of their children. I am excited to work with the organization to support its mission and achieve its goals.”
"NACPM is in an exciting time of transition and expansion," says NACPM President Kiki Jordan,"We are reimagining our future, assessing what has worked for us, and learning about ways that we can be more supportive to the CPM community. We are thrilled to have Ms. William's guidance and expertise, as we work to identify the next steps in our strategic approach and securing new Executive leadership. Ms. Williams brings with her the ability, drive and knowledge to help us usher in a new iteration of NACPM - one filled with possibility and promise."
The search for NACPM’s next Executive Director will begin soon via a select committee assembled by NACPM Board members. Please join us in welcoming Ms. Williams to NACPM.