Exploring the leadership and community-driven initiatives of Annie Malone’s CEO, Keisha Lee.
Keisha Lee was born in Saint Louis, Missouri. As a child, the woman who would eventually become the CEO of Annie Malone Children & Family Services was raised amongst her fellow Saint Louisans, where she developed a strong sense of community through a large family and often participated in the organization’s annual events and activities. Lee received her Bachelor of Science degree from Lindenwood University, and more recently completed Washington University Olin Business School’s Business Management for Non-profit Leaders program. In addition, what makes Keisha such a compelling individual is her sheer dedication to her cause and unwavering loyalty to the mission of Annie Malone.
One of her greatest contributions to the community is with several leading organizations within Saint Louis she has worked with, including Emmaus Homes, St. Louis Arc, Nestle Purina North America, and Enterprise Holdings. Additionally, Lee’s community experience expands further to being an alumna of CORO Women in Leadership, the FOCUS St. Louis Emerging Leaders Program, and a member of the St. Louis County NAACP, the Regional Business Council’s Leadership 100, and the Greater Ville Collaborative. As such, she became an exceptional asset to Missouri. Therefore, we can see how those past experiences had aided Lee’s growth throughout her journey. As well as accepting fierce responsibility, we see Keisha coming to adore her involvement with children.
Keisha Lee is not just a powerhouse of work ethic. But, by today’s time, she exudes the personal control of a true leader. A woman who has stood witness to the city’s growth and innovation also stood face to face with herself as a breast cancer survivor and took authority over challenges far greater than her own. Since 2019, Keisha has served at Annie Malone as the Chief Operating Officer. Earlier than that, she was a member of the organization’s Board of Directors. Lee has taken on more responsibility with every new role–growing stronger by the day. Even when her path had roadblocks, she still managed to persevere in the name of her ambition: the Annie Malone community, and her family.
As the head of the Annie Malone organization, Lee continues to provide outstanding leadership to directors and the administrative staff. Throughout her entire career, we have watched the CEO of Annie Malone become a calm, incorruptible, and undefeated wind of change in her world. While struggle is inevitable, Lee eventually finds that calm within the chaos. Keisha Lee is truly incredible. That is why many would consider her one of the most impactful individuals in the social services industry.
About Annie Malone Children & Family Services
Annie Malone is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for children, families, and older adults through our comprehensive social services, educational programs, and advocacy efforts. Guided by our mission to foster environments where children can develop healthy self-concepts and reach their potential, we believe every child is a person of worth. Our vision is to be a leading organization offering diverse services that improve community well-being. At Annie Malone, we are committed to nurturing trust, self-confidence, and effective social skills in children while valuing and respecting older adults. Join us in our mission to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. Learn more about our initiatives and how you can contribute at Annie Malone.
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