An Update from the Board of Directors:
Dear Germantown United CDC Supporters,
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of our new Interim Executive Director, Andy Van Kleunen. With a wealth of experience in community development and a deep commitment to fostering positive change, Andy joins us at an exciting time for Germantown United CDC.
Andy’s leadership will be instrumental in advancing our mission to enhance the vibrancy and sustainability of Germantown. His dedication to community engagement and economic development aligns perfectly with our goals of promoting a thriving, inclusive neighborhood. The appointment of Andy provides our organization with the stability and continuity needed to support our exceptional staff and continue our impactful work as we look for our next permanent Executive Director.
As we welcome Andy, we also want to share our commitment to finding our permanent Executive Director. We have established a transition team comprised of dedicated board and staff members who will oversee the search process. This team will ensure that the search is thorough, inclusive, and representative of our community’s values and aspirations. We will be seeking the community’s input on our final candidates during this process.
We encourage interested individuals to apply for this vital role. Your input and expertise are crucial to shaping the future of our organization. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and vision for Germantown United CDC to transition@germantownunitedcdc.org. We look forward to reviewing your submissions and engaging with our community throughout this process.
Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Andy. We look forward to working together under his guidance, getting feedback from the community, and to receiving your applications as we embark on this next chapter for Germantown United CDC.
Sincerely,
Julie Stapleton Carroll
Board President
About Andy Van Kleunen
Andy is a 24-year resident of Germantown. For 23 of those years, Andy was founding Chief Executive Officer of National Skills Coalition, a DC-based workforce development advocacy organization with affiliates in 20 states that he built into the nation’s most respected policy voice on more inclusive skills training and higher education opportunities for America’s working people. During that tenure, Andy also helped to create Business Leaders United for Workforce Partnerships, a national network of local business leaders working to develop skilled career opportunities for community residents in collaboration with other stakeholders.
“After all of these years traveling around the U.S., I’m truly excited to get a chance to give back to Germantown, the community where I’ve lived and raised my family. GUCDC has been such an asset to our neighborhood. I’m honored to work with its Board and staff to prepare for what I know will be an even more impactful future.”
