As I wrap up my final days as Executive Director at Enroot I wanted to say thanks one last time for all your support over the years and to share the excellent news that Rose Francois, our Senior Director of Program, will become Interim Executive Director on October 19th. Please read our official announcement below. The organization is in great hands with Rose at the helm and I have no doubt it will emerge from this leadership transition stronger than ever. Thank you for your steadfast support of Enroot students, past, current and future!
With deep gratitude,
Ben Clark
A Message from Enroot's Board of Directors
We are thrilled to share that Rose Francois, Enroot’s Senior Director of Program, will serve as Interim Executive Director beginning on October 19th. During her years as Senior Director of Program, Rose has had a significant positive impact throughout the organization and won the admiration and respect of students, staff, Board, volunteers, partners and funders alike. Rose understands many aspects of our students’ journeys from her own experience immigrating to the US from Haiti as a young person. Rose’s strong leadership abilities and many years of experience working alongside students from all over the world position her well to lead the organization through the transition to a new Executive Director. We are incredibly grateful for all that Rose has already contributed to Enroot and for providing steady leadership during this period.
Thank you for your ongoing support of Enroot students and our efforts to help them prepare for bright futures in this country.
Allyson Allen Tri Ho
Co-Chair, Enroot Board of Directors Co-Chair, Enroot Board of Directors
A Message from Rose Francois
It is with great pleasure that I have accepted the role of Interim Executive Director of Enroot. I am excited to continue working with our extraordinary students, staff, volunteers, donors, and stakeholders, all who believe in our mission of empowering immigrant youth.
One of the main reasons that I joined Enroot as Senior Director of Program, was the immediate connection I felt to a community that welcomes and celebrates the immigrant identity and experience, in all forms. I often say that Enroot is an organization I would have loved to have been a part of when I immigrated from Haiti! I am honored to be trusted with stewarding Enroot in this interim capacity by the board and would like to express my gratitude to Ben Clark for his amazing leadership these eight years.
Working alongside the amazing Enroot team, I am looking forward to continuing to ground our work in our core values and mission.
With Gratitude,
Rose Francois
Interim Executive Director
