Year: 2021

STAR Foundation Welcomes Dr. Markisha Butler as Executive Director STAR Foundation of Coastal Georgia is excited to welcome Dr. Markisha Butler as Executive Director. Dr. Butler officially joined the STAR team on September 7, 2021. Dr. Butler brings to STAR over 17 years of experience in Workforce Development. Her experience most recently includes a role as Regional Leader with WorkSource Coastal and Mentor with Coastal Plains Charter High School.  "After starting our search early in this past summer, the board is thrilled to announce Dr. Butler's acceptance of the position of Executive Director for the STAR Foundation of Coastal Georgia. Dr. Butler's experience in workforce development, and lifelong service to the Coastal Region, will be invaluable at helping STAR carry out its mission. She is joining the team at a…

Thank you Kyajuana Gilbert for 3 years of helping students hope, believe, grow, and succeed. Students and supporters of STAR are familiar with our organization's goals to empower adults to hope, believe, grow, and succeed. Our mission and student outcomes have enabled STAR to attract talented and dedicated staff, volunteers, and board members, including our Executive Director (ED), Kyajuana Gilbert. During her tenure as an ED, she has elevated the STAR organization and programs. Highlights from Kyajuana's term include enhancement to the program's curriculum, identifying new partners to reach more community members, and recruiting and training our talented teachers. Additionally, Kyajuana has exemplified the professionalism and attitude of success that STAR hopes to impart daily to our students. Kyajuana's s final day with STAR is fast approaching, but the positive…

STAR Recipient of the 2021 Community Partnership Award STAR Foundation has been recognized by the Golden Isles College and Career Academy (GICCA) as the inaugural recipient of the 2021 Community Partnership Award. This award highlights the STAR Foundation's efforts to promote education and career opportunities for young adults in the Golden Isles community. This is the first time the GICCA Foundation recognized business & industry, education, and community partners who demonstrated their commitment to every child’s career awareness and exploration by working together to build the future workforce in our region. "Our Board of Directors is honored to accept this generous designation, which affirms the impact of our ongoing mission to educate and empower adults in our community with the foundational skills needed to thrive personally and professionally. Thank you…

Do you want to directly impact the lives of adults and families in your community? The STAR Foundation of Coastal Georgia is seeking a dynamic leader for the role of Executive Director. The Executive Director will carry out the mission of STAR, to educate and empower adults in our community with the foundational skills needed to thrive personally and professionally. Position Summary Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) is responsible for the execution of the mission and strategic plan of the organization through fundraising, marketing, and community outreach. The responsibilities also include overseeing the development and operation of the program and management and retention of the current staff (3). Major Accountabilities Program Development and Strategic Planning • Oversee the operation of the program including student recruitment, selection,…