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Respect Together, formerly the PA Coalition Against Rape, appoints new CEO
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Respect Together, formerly the PA Coalition Against Rape, appoints new CEO
Listen to this articleHarrisburg-based Respect Together, formerly the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape and one of the longest-standing anti-sexual violence organizations in the country, announced that Yolanda Edrington will step in as CEO.
Edrington will replace CEO Karen Baker on Dec. 18, as Baker will retire after over two decades as a leader in the statewide and national nonprofit.
Most recently, Edrington served six years as the chief operating officer and director of Respect Together’s national division, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. She brings over two decades of professional experience in leadership, human services and health promotion.
“This is a momentous time in the nearly 50-year history of Respect Together,” Board President Mary Onama said in a release. “Yolanda Edrington’s visionary leadership has advanced the organization’s internal and external partnerships. We cannot wait to see her lead Respect Together into its next phase of growth in our mission to disrupt the driving forces behind sexual violence to create and uphold safe, equitable communities.”
During her time as COO, “Edrington has led with a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, striving to build trust and respect in the workplace and fostering a positive and productive organizational culture,” the release noted.
Edrington added” “It is such an honor to be taking the helm at Respect Together and carrying on the legacy of Karen Baker, whose mentorship and support have been unwavering throughout my time here. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to lead such a passionate and dedicated team in developing the strategy and vision for our next 50 years.”
A Harrisburg native, Edrington was selected by the Respect Together board of directors following a national search.
Paula Wolf is a freelance writer.
