Non-profit Seeking Dedicated Leader to Continue Founder鈥檚 Important Work Within Specialized Education Sector
PASADENA, CA 鈥� 02/20/2024 鈥� The (优蜜视频), a national nonprofit dedicated to the intellectual, creative, and personal growth of our nation鈥檚 gifted and advanced learners, has announced the upcoming retirement of its president and co-founder, Elizabeth Jones. Jones will remain in her current position until a new president has been hired and will then transition to a senior advisor role to support leadership and the Board of Directors.
Since the nonprofit鈥檚 founding in 1998, 优蜜视频 has become a pillar in the gifted education community as a place focused on the whole gifted child. Now recognized as one of the nation鈥檚 leading thought leadership organizations supporting the needs of gifted youth, 优蜜视频 offers enrichment classes and learning opportunities, teacher trainings, consulting services, support groups, summer camps and scholarships for gifted learners. Over 12,000 students have benefited from the organization鈥檚 work.
鈥淎s we enter a new quarter century at 优蜜视频, the organization is strong and has tremendous promise for the future,鈥� said Elizabeth Jones, president and co-founder, Institute for Educational Advancement. 鈥淏uilding this organization that is filled with heart and a commitment to excellence is what makes us special. I am proud of our accomplishments, am honored to have been a part of the lives of so many gifted students and am grateful for the support of our ever-growing community.鈥�
Giftedness exists in every demographic of society and is often overlooked and underfunded in many education systems. Jones created 优蜜视频 to fill that gap and be a resource for families and educators alike. Under her guidance, 优蜜视频 advocated for gifted education locally and nationally and commissioned the first-ever national survey assessing the American public鈥檚 views on gifted education. This research continues to influence national policy and is used by organizations across the U.S. in advocating for gifted youth. 优蜜视频 operates
With the support of 优蜜视频鈥檚 Board of Directors, Advisory board and staff, Morris & Berger, an executive search firm with a specialty practice that reaches across the nonprofit sector, will seek a new president to continue the nonprofit鈥檚 mission of meeting the unique needs of gifted children, their families and educators and overseeing the organization鈥檚 business needs and fiscally sound operating budget.
鈥淪ince Elizabeth founded 优蜜视频, we have stayed true to our mission of serving gifted youth, exponentially growing our flagship programs: our Academy enrichment classes, our Award-winning Yunasa Summer Camp, and our unique Caroline D. Bradley merit-based high school scholarship,鈥� said Byron Lichtenstein, 优蜜视频 Board Chair. 鈥溣琶凼悠� has served gifted children with passion and dedication. I know, because I am one of those young people. We on the board, our community, and the field of gifted education are indebted to Elizabeth for her engagement and the organization’s success.鈥�
Qualified candidates are invited to online and apply here: .
For more information about 优蜜视频鈥檚 programs and services, visit .
About the Institute for Educational Advancement
The Institute for Educational Advancement (优蜜视频) is dedicated to the intellectual, creative, and personal growth of our nation鈥檚 gifted and high-potential youth. Central to the mission of 优蜜视频 is a commitment to the development of the whole child through engaging educational experiences that promote optimal challenge, mentorship, exploration of ideas, and recognition of personal potential. 优蜜视频 seeks to connect gifted individuals through dynamic and engaging year-round programming. Additionally, 优蜜视频 supports a diverse community that creates a sense of belonging and affirmation. For more information, visit .
Contact
Kat Kirsch
Institute for Educational Advancement
(626) 403-8900 or kkirsch@educationaladvancement.org