Chris O’Keeffe is a seasoned nonprofit leader with extensive experience in program development, grant-making, and nonprofit evaluation. As the retired Vice President for Program at the Greater Worcester Community Foundation, Chris managed several key initiatives focused on strengthening local nonprofits. His career includes a 20-year tenure at the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley, where he contributed to developing strategies that improved nonprofit performance and increased their impact within communities.

Chris’s leadership extends beyond his professional career. He has served as a trustee of the Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School (AMSA) and is a past president of the Marlborough Community Development Corporation. Currently, he chairs the STEM Soaring Eagles Foundation and is involved in the Worcester Together For Kids Coalition. With his wealth of experience in evaluating nonprofit effectiveness and program development, Chris brings a thoughtful and strategic approach to helping nonprofits better serve their missions.