At CEDAC and the Children’s Investment Fund, women play a central role in the work of strengthening communities across Massachusetts.
This Women’s History Month, we’re recognizing the women whose leadership, expertise, and day-to-day contributions help advance our mission — from expanding access to affordable housing to improving childcare and early education spaces for families.
In each of our teams, women are shaping projects, guiding investments, and ensuring that resources reach the communities that need them most. Some of this work is visible at ground-breakings and ribbon-cuttings. Other parts happen behind the scenes. The combined result is in the homes created, the learning environments improved, and the opportunities created for residents and families.
For many on our team, the work is deeply personal. As one staff member shared, “seeing housing and childcare that we funded fully built and serving the community” is a powerful reminder of why this work matters.
Others are motivated by the opportunity to support mission-driven work and the people behind it — helping create environments that are both impactful and sustainable.
Women’s History Month is also a time to reflect on the progress that has made this work possible. The women who came before us — leaders, advocates, and changemakers — helped open doors in fields like housing, finance, and community development, creating pathways for future generations to lead and innovate.
As we celebrate this month, we’re also proud to highlight members of our team through a series of staff spotlights, sharing their experiences, perspectives, and the motivations that drive their work.
Explore our Women’s History Month spotlights:
- Debbie Schnitzer — Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer
- Ronni Pelletier — Portfolio Associate, Housing
- Theresa Jordan — Director, Children’s Investment Fund
Their stories are a reminder that strong communities are built not only through investment, but through the people who make that work possible every day.
