Dear Glide family,

It’s my utmost pleasure to share that today, we are welcoming Dr. Gina Fromer to take the helm as our next CEO!

Dr. Fromer is a sixth-generation San Franciscan who, earlier in her life as a young mother raising three boys, was a GLIDE client. She worked her way out of poverty to manage some of the Bay Area’s most cherished and important community organizations, including the Children’s Council and the YMCA. 

Her appointment is the culmination of an extensive and intentional search for the best person to build on the legacy of love and compassion created by co-founders Rev. Cecil Williams and Janice Mirikitani. She will spearhead the GLIDE Forward agenda, which is the organization’s strategy to revitalize and rebuild as a beacon of hope and impact for the next 60 years. 

In selecting Dr. Fromer, the Board noted that she is a strategic leader who forges strong partnerships, designs innovative solutions and advances meaningful goals. Her passion for the purpose of GLIDE is deeply felt, authentic and infectious. 

Please join me in congratulating GLIDE and Dr. Fromer, and feel free to use the hashtags #WelcomeGina and #GlideForward. 

Dr. Fromer is looking forward to meeting community members at upcoming events, including at our October 15 Sunday celebrations, which are open to all via livestream or in person at 9am and 11am. 

With love and appreciation,