Leah Fraley is the new CEO of United Community.United Community today announced the appointment of Leah Fraley as its new CEO, effective April 1, 2024. Leah succeeds Alison DeCourcey who left United Community in June of 2023. Bryan Rice will remain Interim CEO until April 1.
Leah Fraley is an experienced nonprofit leader with an extensive background in strategic planning, fundraising, and a passion for helping underserved communities. She brings a wealth of experience in the nonprofit sector having led Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) of Northern Virginia as their Executive Director for the last 6 years. Leah has also held leadership positions at the International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children and Holy Cross Health Foundation, where she led fundraising efforts.
“I could not be more excited that Leah is joining United Community as our next CEO. After a thorough, nationwide search, Leah stood out among candidates as the leader and executive to guide United Community into the next phase of the organization's vision of ending multigenerational poverty,” said Garrett McGuire, Chair, Board of Directors.
“I look forward to joining the United Community team and getting to work to build on the legacy of so many,” said Fraley.
Fraley brings a wealth of experience and a fierce dedication to advocating for families and children. Leah’s personal and professional journey has been marked by a relentless pursuit of justice and support for those most vulnerable in our communities.
Leah’s passion for family and child advocacy has been evident throughout her career. including her most recent role as CEO of Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) of Northern Virginia, her experience leading the Marketing and Development team at the International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children, her time helping all families access affordable healthcare at Holy Cross Health and leading the United Way in Western Maryland to bring about lasting change in education, income and health in families, children and communities.
She also served on the Board of Families Forward Virginia and co-chaired a Steering Committee to develop the strategic plan on the prevention of child abuse and neglect across the Commonwealth.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Leah finds solace in long walks with her husband and new granddaughter and navigating the joys and challenges of her four boys and two King Charles Spaniels.
United Community is an over 50-year-old nonprofit offering an array of human services that lifts families in Fairfax County out of poverty. Our mission is to build thriving communities and create equitable opportunities by providing supportive services and advancing community-driven solutions. To learn more, visit unitedcommunity.org.