HITOPS APPOINTS JUDY WALKER TO THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT STRENGTHENING THEIR CAPACITY TO POSITIVELY IMPACT YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE GREATER MERCER COUNTY, NEW JERSEY AREA
PRINCETON, NJ (September 21, 2020) – HiTOPS, the youth-focused sex education and LGBTQ+ support non-profit organization based in Princeton, New Jersey is pleased to announce the appointment of Judy Walker (she, her, hers), to the post of Director of Advancement. This newly created position highlights an ongoing commitment to cultivate and expand relationships with individuals, families, and corporate and foundation leaders to advance the mission and goals of the organization.
Reporting to Executive Director, Lisa Shelby (she, her, hers), Walker will lead the design and implementation of annual fundraising efforts, major and planned giving campaigns, special events, and oversee communications among the organization’s key constituencies. “I am thrilled to welcome Judy to HiTOPS. Her unique blend of expertise, vision, and dynamic leadership will greatly enhance our capacity to deepen our impact and grow our programs to benefit young people”, states Shelby.
Walker has a long career in development, communications, and community relations within the public health, public education, and social services arenas, including Planned Parenthood of the Mercer Area in Trenton; Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture, an organization dedicated to promoting and affirming Arab American cultural identity; and the National Transplant Assistance Fund. Immediately preceding joining HiTOPS, Walker worked with the Women’s Medical Fund in Philadelphia, where she worked over a decade building a successful development program, with special emphasis on individual giving.
“This is a great time to join HITOPS and the team of passionate professionals committed to building a strong, relevant, and sustainable organization.”, states Walker. She adds, “I’m excited by this opportunity to contribute to our continued success by building and cultivating our relationships with our extended community of donors and community partners”.
Walker, whose role is effective immediately, lives in Pitman, New Jersey, where she proudly serves as president of her local Board of Education, works with the Pitman Anti-Racist Collective, and sings with the Sparrow Women’s Chorale.
About HiTOPS
HiTOPS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that fosters strong and healthy young people of all identities by providing inclusive and youth-informed sex education and LGBTQ+ support for young people throughout the greater Mercer County, New Jersey Area. It is the only organization in New Jersey to provide direct support, education, and information for LGBTQ+ youth, their families, and youth-serving professionals. The full range of programming includes; sex education for middle & high school-age youth; peer leadership & education; education, support, & advocacy for LGBTQ+ identified youth; and professional development and consultation for youth serving-professionals and organizations. HiTOPS’ programs & services reach thousands of people throughout the state every year. More information available at HiTOPS.org.
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