Urban League of Rochester Names First Female President and CEO

Urban League of Rochester (Rochester, NY) has named a new president and CEO.

The Board of Directors announced that Dr. Seanelle Hawkins was selected after a nationwide search. She will be the first woman to ever serve as president of Urban League of Rochester.

Dr. Hawkins began her new position on June 3.

She has been the executive director of Sojourner House at Pathstone and Wilson Commencement Park.

“We are fully confident that Dr. Hawkins can pick up the baton where current CEO William G. Clark leaves off,” the board said in a statement released Thursday. “Dr. Hawkins has a wealth of experience in non-profit management. Her experience coupled with her passion will continue to lead ULR to new levels.”

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