

Throughout his career, Pierre has driven innovation and growth with an unwavering commitment to youth, families, and community development.

We are excited to have him now lead our organization with his tremendous expertise, empathy and passion,” said Bettwy. “Wesner Pierre is a positive change-maker, having worked in the social purpose sector for more than a dozen years. PWC Community School Directors and social work staff engage parents, school staff and neighborhood organizations in transformational programs bringing healthcare, afterschool learning, technology, food, and other resources. Partnership with Children is now one of the City’s foremost providers of community school programming and mental health supports, known for its robust trauma-informed, school-based programming for New York City schoolchildren facing financial, housing, and food insecurity and the effects of systemic racism. “Margaret prepared us for a successful, forward-looking transition and ensured that PWC would endure on its antiracism journey, and remain a pillar of children’s mental health in the NYC education system,” Bettwy added.ĭuring her 10-year tenure, Crotty professionalized and stabilized the organization, grew the board and staff, and tripled the size of the organization’s budget. Pierre assumes this role as PWC’s longtime CEO Margaret Crotty becomes President and CEO of John Snow International (JSI) and its affiliate, World Education International (World Ed), a move announced in July 2021. “We are delighted to welcome Wesner Pierre as our new CEO who will continue to build upon our organization’s significant accomplishments, financial strengths, and most importantly our trusted reputation among the communities and children we serve,” said Andrew Bettwy, Board President.

Formerly Senior Managing Director of Programs at Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) and Vice President at CAMBA, Inc., Pierre brings to the role a deep expertise in growing innovative education and community initiatives for children and families, and a commitment to continuing PWC’s leadership as an antiracist organization. New York, NY – JanuPartnership with Children (PWC), the 114-year-old nonprofit whose pioneering social work and community school programs support the mental health and wellness of New York City schoolchildren, has named Wesner Pierre as its next Chief Executive Officer. Dynamic professional to extend nonprofit’s leadership as antiracist organization supporting the mental health of 30,000 NYC children
