DSG | Koya partnered with The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven on the search for a President & CEO. The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven is one of the oldest and largest community foundations in the country and the largest grant maker in Greater New Haven’s twenty-town region.

Our work resulted in the recruitment of Karen DuBois-Walton to the role.

Throughout her career, Dr. DuBois-Walton has held various executive leadership positions, leveraging her expertise to drive positive change. As the President of Elm City Communities/Housing Authority of the City of New Haven, she spearheaded initiatives to address systemic inequities in housing and community development, education and economic access and opportunity. Overseeing a team of 150, an annual budget in excess of $130 M and assets in excess of $800 M, her collaborative approach and strategic vision created transformational change and impact and earned her respect from colleagues, stakeholders, and community members alike.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Dr. DuBois-Walton is actively engaged in community building, advocacy and civic leadership. She serves as Chair of the Board of the Melville Charitable Trust, overseeing a $130 M asset base and directing program and mission-related investments toward addressing the root causes of the crisis of homelessness.  Additionally, she is the immediate Past Chair of the CT State Board of Education and serves as a member of other local boards and commissions.

Dr. DuBois-Walton’s leadership has garnered recognition and accolades from peers and organizations across the country. She earned her BA from Yale University and a MA and Ph.D. from Boston University.