Nicky Goren

Formerly president of The Women’s Foundation, Nicky took on the role of senior advisor to the interim president after announcing that she would be transitioning into the role of president and CEO at the Meyer Foundation, effective July 1, 2014. Nicky came to The Women’s Foundation after 12 years at the Corporation for National and Community Service. The Corporation is the nation’s largest grantmaker supporting service and volunteering. Nicky began her career at the Corporation in 1998 as associate general counsel. She also served as chief of staff before becoming acting chief executive officer. As acting CEO, Nicky led the agency through the transition between administrations and laid the foundation for the Obama Administration’s service plans. Prior to joining the Corporation, Nicky spent five years in the legislative branch, first as assistant general counsel in the Congressional Budget Office and then as counsel in the Office of Compliance. Raised in the United States and Britain, Nicky is a graduate of Cornell Law School and Brandeis University. She is fluent in French and has a working knowledge of Spanish. Nicky lives in the District with her husband and two sons.