February 17, 2025
Dear Friends of Spark the Journey,
Last week, Spark the Journey announced that our CEO, Khari Brown, plans to depart this summer. We remain grateful for Khari’s transformational years of leadership, as well as his partnership in this transition.
We are pleased to now publicly launch a national search for our next CEO by sharing the position description with our community. The search is being led by Spark’s Board of Directors, in partnership with Good Insight, an executive search firm based in Washington, DC.
Spark seeks a dynamic CEO to be a champion for young adults as they chart their own paths to achieving college and career success. The role requires a blend of experience across strategy, fundraising, and leadership. We seek a CEO who can continue to elevate Spark’s profile while helping to expand our reach to more students.
As someone invested in our success, we hope you will consider yourself part of our search process and share this job announcement with your networks. Candidate referrals, questions, or personal interest can be sent to Carlyn Madden and Ana Chapa at Good Insight at SparkTheJourney@good-insight.org. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.
With your support in distributing this opportunity, we know our search will reach many highly qualified candidates. We look forward to keeping you posted on our progress.
Sincerely,
Spark the Journey Board of Directors
About Spark the Journey: Spark the Journey is a non-profit organization that provides mentorship and a community of support for young adults to chart their own paths to achieving college and career success. We envision a future where every young person can attain economic mobility, regardless of education, background, or race. If you are interested in supporting our work, learn more about how to get involved.