October 16, 2011

Kids’ Advocate Steps Down to Welcome 'Fresh Energy’

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Marguerite W. Kondracke, 65, has left the America’s Promise Alliance.

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Marguerite W. Kondracke, 65, has left the America’s Promise Alliance.

By Caroline Bermudez

Why she’s leaving: Marguerite W. Kondracke, 65, who since 2004 has led the America’s Promise Alliance—a network of more than 400 charities, companies, religious organizations, and advocacy groups—says it is time for a leadership change at the Washington group. “It’s very important that every organization have fresh blood and fresh energy and fresh ideas,” she says.

Biggest accomplishment: In 2010, the alliance