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Journey To Lead Appoints Yolanda Sanders As Chief Executive Officer

PRIVATEJul 28, 2026•12 days ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Journey To Lead

Yolanda Sanders
WashingtonNon ProfitCommunities

Description

On the fifth anniversary of JOURNEY, Yolanda Sanders has been appointed as the first CEO of the nonprofit organization. She is a former General Counsel of Gap Inc. and a graduate of JOURNEY's inaugural Fellowship class.

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Company

Journey To Lead

Location

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

About

Journey To Lead (JOURNEY) is a nonprofit leadership organization that equips exceptional women leaders to scale their skills, businesses, capital, and impact. With a mission to get more women to the top of the private sector, JOURNEY is more than a Fellowship: a lifelong community committed to scaling leaders who are reshaping the future.

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