Sylvia McKinney, First Person of Color to Lead an Outward Bound School, Secures $12M Gift
Originally reported by Boston Business Journal on Oct 3, 2024
Sylvia McKinney, President and CEO of the Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School, made history as the first person of color to lead the institution, and under her leadership, the nonprofit secured an unprecedented $12 million donation to support its mission of experiential, climate-focused education.
This major milestone underscores the impact of her leadership in steering the organization toward growth, equity, and sustainability.