Laurita Kaigler-Crawlle Joins Finish Strong Foundation As Executive Director

December 20, 2024

Kaigler-Crawlle will lead the strategic growth of the foundation as it seeks to expand its impact across New England

BOSTON, Mass. (Dec 20, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation has announced the hiring of Laurita Kaigler-Crawlle as Executive Director. Kaigler-Crawlle will utilize her 20 years of experience as a public health and healthcare practitioner in the role. As the foundation sets its sights on future growth, President Dave McGillivray and the Board of Directors noted Kaigler-Crawlle’s proven leadership in change management, data-driven improvement strategies and scaling. In the Executive Director role, she will provide leadership, direction and management oversight to ensure the organization’s mission is effectively carried out and its goals are achieved. She will serve as the primary liaison between the nonprofit and the community at large, and drive the financial growth of the foundation.

“Laurita is not only incredibly smart, professional and focused – she also understands our mission on a deep level. It’s all about creating a healthy lifestyle for children at a young age that will help them be happier, more fulfilled adults,” said McGillivray. “We’ve been searching for exactly the right leader to take the foundation to its next level, and Laurita’s unique experience will help us make the most of every opportunity to grow! We’re so glad to have her join us.”

Kaigler-Crawlle’s previous positions include her role as Project Director of the Boston Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Practice Transformation Director at Upstream USA and Executive Director for the Massachusetts Region of Health Leads, Inc. Her resume shows a career-long dedication to creating healthier communities, as well as creating efficient and effective teams that can deliver.

Kaigler-Crawlle holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan and a Master of Science degree in Healthcare Organizational Management from the Cambridge College School of Management. She is a member of the Board of Directors at the Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center, a member of the American Public Health Association, and is part of the Emerging Leaders Program at UMass. She is a Trained Improvement Director with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.

Kaigler-Crawlle resides in Roxbury, MA, with her husband Ori. She is the mother of three children: Ori Jr., Menen, and Ife. She enjoys swimming, taking long outdoor walks, and watching soccer with her son.

For more information on the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation, visit www.davemcgillivrayfoundation.org and follow the foundation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

ABOUT THE DAVE MCGILLIVRAY FINISH STRONG FOUNDATION

The Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation seeks to inspire and empower youth across New England and beyond to increase physical activity, expand literacy, and build community and self-esteem through running, reading, and performing acts of kindness. Their vision is rooted in a belief that discovering a passion for physical activity, reading, and acts of kindness at a young age gives individuals self-confidence and self-respect, which empowers them to move forward—one step at a time. For over eighteen years, the foundation has remained committed to preparing individuals for future success and building vibrant communities. For more information on the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation, visit www.davemcgillivrayfoundation.org and follow the foundation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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