O’Donnell is an active member of a number of community-based and professional networks and currently holds roles as a board member for Milton Township 708 Board, President of the West Suburban Philanthropic Network, and co-chair of DuPage County Early Childhood Collaborative/All Our Kids Network.

She follows in the footsteps of GECRC’s incredible outgoing Executive Director Leah Harding, whose tremendous leadership over the past six years has significantly expanded GECRC’s reach and impact.

“We're immensely grateful for six incredible years of Leah's dedication and leadership,” says GECRC Board President Alan Taylor. “Glen Ellyn is a healthier and more vibrant community because of her work bridging the opportunity gap for under-resourced students.”

Harding says she is “continually impressed and inspired by our students' educational journeys,” and says she feels proud that GECRC has been there to help them along the way for more than 20 years. “What an honor it has been to be a part of so many wonderful students' lives and to live and work in such a generous and impactful community,” Harding says. “We’ve done so much good together!”

GECRC cannot thank Leah Harding enough for all of her contributions to grow and elevate this organization and wishes her nothing but the best in all of her future endeavors! The board and staff will miss her daily presence but look forward to her support as a dedicated volunteer and community member. GECRC staff and Board of Directors are excited to embark on this new chapter under Sarah O'Donnell’s leadership and vision, building on the GECRC legacy of positive impact within the community.