The Flamboyan Foundation
Marci Young
Marci Young has been appointed president and chief operating officer (COO) of the Washington D.C.- and Puerto Rico- based Flamboyan Foundation. Focused on the improvement of educational outcomes for disadvantaged children and youth, the Flamboyan Foundation works with businesses, government and other philanthropic organizations to equip educators, decision-makers and community members with the funding and tools necessary to make changes that work towards ensuring the success of these children.
Young has been the COO at the Flamboyan Foundation for nearly two and half years, overseeing its long-term strategic planning and organizational efficiency reforms. She first came to Flamboyan in June 2016 from United Way Worldwide, where she served as vice president of U.S. Network Impact. This position saw her directing United Way’s education, income and health national network as well as leading the organization’s community impact work. Prior to her time at United Way, Young was a partner at Venture Philanthropy Partners, where she served as an integral part of its investment practices team whose investments provide support to nonprofits which serve youth from low-income families in the D.C. region.
Young attended Stanford University, earning a bachelor’s degree in economics before moving onto graduate work at the University of Pennsylvania. There she completed a master’s degree in early childhood education with a specialization in policy and administration. Soon after her education, Young was hired as a director at the Pew Charitable Trusts to lead its Pre-K Now program which advances high-quality pre-kindergarten education for three and four year olds who would normally not have access to it. With an entire career dedicated to improving childhood education and access to it for the disadvantaged, Young is perfect fit for the role at the helm of Flamboyan, whose mission is precisely that.
Marci Young succeeds Kristin Ehrgood as president, who will stay with the Flamboyan Foundation as its chief executive officer and retain her position as the foundation’s board chair.
