Collins New Executive Director of Glendale Community Foundation

GLENDALE — The Board of Trustees of the Glendale Community Foundation announced Monday they had selected Sharon C. Collins to be the Foundation's new executive director.

Collins' work background includes management positions in large private non-profit agencies, midsize health services organizations, and community hospital and medical research foundations. Her public service career began with eight years at the State of California Department of Social Service as a senior administrator.

"I am very pleased to have been selected for this prestigious position," Collins stated in a press release issued Monday. "What could be more worthwhile than helping our community's generous donors connect with important causes that provide social enhancement, cultural enlightenment and education."

Collins' background includes membership in nonprofit organizations such as the YWCA, American Association of University Women, and Big Brothers-Big Sisters. In addition, she serves on the executive committee for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Los Angeles and is a member of the Planned Giving Roundtable.

Board member Dr. John Davitt, recently retired president and superintendent of the Glendale College said, "Miss Collins brings a wealth of experience in working with non-profits and we look forward to her expanding the influence of the Foundation in the years ahead. She will be able to continue the fine work of Tom Miller to make the Foundation the heart of philanthropy in the Glendale area."