Wanda Pierce is an accomplished, mission-driven nonprofit leader known for stabilizing organizations, strengthening operations, and guiding teams through periods of transition. With more than 25 years of executive experience, she brings a deep understanding of nonprofit management, fiscal oversight, staff leadership, program operations, fundraising, communications and board development. She focuses on helping organizations navigate change with clarity, confidence, and long-term sustainability.
Since 2018, Wanda has focused on interim leadership, serving as interim executive director/CEO for eight nonprofits with diverse missions, including homeless services, education, child development, volunteer engagement, community media, and digital skills development.
Her earlier executive roles include leading a youth tennis and education nonprofit, a start-up organization, and a community foundation.
Wanda’s nonprofit governance experience includes service on multiple nonprofit boards, including a workforce development organization and a regional affordable housing developer, where she chaired the CEO Search Committee.
Wanda holds a BA in Economics from Harvard University and an MBA from Columbia Business School.
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