 As I step down from my role at The Literacy Center, I want to express my deepest gratitude to each of you for your unwavering support. It has been a true honor to serve this incredible organization and community, and I have cherished every moment of working alongside such dedicated learners, volunteers, staff, and supporters.
While I am excited for what’s ahead, I’m also deeply sad to be leaving The Literacy Center. This organization—and the people who make it what it is—will always hold a very special place in my heart.
I’m thrilled, however, to introduce Kim Khatibi as the new Executive Director. Kim brings a wealth of experience in education, community leadership, and advocacy. Her background includes classroom teaching in Special Education and ESL, serving as reading faculty at the college level, and leading student-centered programs that uplift and empower learners of all ages. Kim is a passionate advocate for public education and equity, and I have every confidence that she will lead The Literacy Center with vision, compassion, and strength.
Though my role is changing, my support for The Literacy Center is not. I’ll continue to champion this important work in every way I can. I’m excited to share that I’ve accepted a position as the Assistant Director of the Northern Arizona Center for Nonprofit Entrepreneurship (NACNE) at NAU. In this new capacity, I’ll continue serving the Flagstaff community by supporting nonprofit leaders and strengthening the region’s social impact work.
Please feel free to stay in touch—I would love to continue collaborating with you. I can now be reached at Amanda.Black@nau.edu.
Thank you for making my time at The Literacy Center so meaningful. I look forward to seeing all the great things ahead under Kim’s leadership and to continuing to cheer on and support this amazing organization.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Amanda Black |
