Guilford Center for Children’s Before & After Care Program Director Jessica Caitlin presented a check to Mirjana Toyn, director of development for the Women & Family Life Center, on Feb. 23. The $1,069.50 donation came from the second town-wide Guilford Community Dinner organized by Caitlin and GPS Food Services Director Erica Biagetti on Jan. 11 at the high school.
Introducing Our New Executive Director!
Annemarie Holly brings over 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, with a strong background in youth development, community engagement, and grants management.
Prior to joining GCC, Annemarie served as the Grants Manager and Director of Learning and Engagement at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut. There she, with her team, optimized procedures from initial inquiry with the organization through enrollment in programs, created engagement opportunities between staff and key stakeholders including orientations, trainings and interactive activities, and managed a portfolio of over 70 funders. Prior to her time in Connecticut, she spent over a decade working in Fall River, Massachusetts at a nonprofit recreation center providing affordable after-school activities to families, managing youth violence prevention and intervention efforts, and coordinating large community events serving thousands of city residents.
Throughout her career, Annemarie has been passionate about creating inclusive, empowering spaces for young people and their families. She has consistently championed access, equity, and community collaboration as the foundation for impactful youth services. She is excited to bring that same commitment, energy, and vision to Guilford Center for Children.
Originally from New Jersey, Annemarie holds a Masters of Science in Leadership from Northeastern University, College of Professional Studies. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, swimming, going to the beach, reading and performing improv comedy.