Fund for Women & Girls Welcomes New Foundation President & CEO

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven welcomes Karen DuBois-Walton as its new president and chief executive officer. DuBois-Walton comes with a longstanding dedication to serving Greater New Haven as the former president of Elm City Communities/Housing Authority of New Haven.

“I am thrilled to be taking on this leadership role at The Community Foundation and for the opportunity to work with so many committed volunteers and donors like the incredible women who have built the Community Fund for Women & Girls over the past nearly 30 years,” DuBois-Walton says. “My vision for the future is one where we work together to create a more equitable and inclusive Greater New Haven. The Fund’s work on behalf of women and girls is completely aligned with The Community Foundation’s vision, and I look forward to supporting the work during this upcoming 30th anniversary year and for many years to come.”  

DuBois-Walton succeeds Will Ginsberg, who retired on November 1, 2024.  “Karen is a great member of our community and a longtime inspirational community leader. She understands our community and she loves our community. The Foundation’s board could not have made a better choice,” says Ginsberg.  

DuBois-Walton has a long history with the Community Fund for Women & Girls as a community supporter and guest panelist at events hosted by the Fund. Last year, she was a panelist for Disrupting Gender Inequity, which explored the economic inequities faced by women since the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, she participated on the panel for the Fund’s virtual event, Reproductive Rights: Access and Advocacy. 

“Knowing Karen’s work in and commitment to Greater New Haven and the values we share, we are excited to welcome her in her new role,” says Christine Kim, chair of the Fund’s Advisory Board. "She is a consummate advocate for inclusion and equity, and we look forward to collaborating with her on improving the lives of women and girls in Greater New Haven.”