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The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers board of directors is excited to announce Charity Field as its new president and CEO effective April 2023, according to a news release. Field will succeed Suzanne Lee, who is retiring after seven years with the Foundation.
"Our board of directors is thrilled to introduce a leader of Charity's caliber into our community to guide the Community Foundation," said board chair Tom Shoemaker, according to the news release. "Charity has dedicated the majority of her career building relationships and brings a wealth of experience in leadership, expertise in community needs, and most importantly a passion for serving all people."
Field is currently the foundation's program officer and "has proven to be a passionate and respected community leader while managing the robust grants and scholarship programs," the news release said. Prior to joining the foundation, she served for a decade as the district executive director of the Bradford and Tioga YMCAs, both branches of The River Valley Regional YMCA, improving the health and well-being of people of all ages and inspiring action in the communities of Bradford and Tioga counties.
Field is a native to the area and lives in Sayre with her husband Nate, and two daughters, Taylor and Sydney. She is currently a member of The Rotary Club of Towanda and serves as the secretary of the Bradford County Children & Youth Services Board and the Northern Tier Volleyball Club.
"I am extremely honored to accept the position as president/CEO," said Field, according to the news release. "Our region needs the foundation to help build a truly inclusive and resilient community. We have generous donors who want to make a difference. I look forward to working with the community, the staff, and the board of directors to build on the achievements of the past 20 years."
Field will assume the role of president and CEO on April 1, 2023.
Founded in 2003, the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers serves five counties -- Bradford, Potter, Sullivan and Tioga counties in Pennsylvania and Tioga County, New York.