The Board of Trustees of Richland County First Steps is pleased to announce the appointment of Ginny Waller, Esq. as Interim CEO, following the resignation of Marcia Bacon.
Marcia Bacon has served as the Executive Director of Richland County First Steps for the past six years, during which she has made significant contributions to the organization’s mission to prepare children for school success. Under her leadership, Richland County First Steps has expanded its programs and services, impacting thousands of children and families throughout the community.
“We are deeply grateful for Marcia’s dedication and leadership over the past six years. Her contributions have been invaluable, and we wish her all the best in her future endeavors,” said Rachael Fulmer, Chair of the Board of Trustees, Richland County First Steps.
In her place, Ginny Waller, Esq., has been appointed as Interim CEO. Ginny is an experienced Executive Director, skilled facilitator, licensed lawyer, and professional fundraiser with more than seventeen years of experience in nonprofit leadership development in governance and operations, strategic planning, and operational efficiency. She specializes in navigating leadership transitions and building relationships.
“I am honored to join an organization that proudly serves an annual average of over 2,500 children and their families through comprehensive programs and is dedicated and committed to fostering early childhood development and school readiness in Richland County. As a professional interim, my role is to provide support and stability to staff and operations, while assessing the organization’s governance and management capacity. The ultimate goal is to ensure mission impact long after I am gone,” said Ginny Waller, Interim CEO, Richland County First Steps.
During her tenure, Ginny will assist the organization in identifying opportunities and developing priorities for improvement to foster continued growth. She will navigate the transition to set the organization and its new executive leadership on a continued path of success to empower Richland County to nurture children, so they are ready to thrive in school.
Additionally, Ginny’s firm, Waller Consulting, will lead a thoughtful and strategic search for the new leader, ensuring a smooth and effective transition for the organization.
“Ginny’s expertise and experience make her the perfect fit to guide Richland County First Steps through this transition. We are confident that under her leadership, we will continue to advance our mission and make a positive impact on the lives of children and families in our community,” said Rachael Fulmer, Chair of the Board of Trustees, Richland County First Steps.
