NORWALK, Conn. -- Malta House, a non-profit organization committed to providing support services and independent living skills to pregnant and parenting mothers and their children, announced today the appointment of Michelle Saldivar as Executive Director. Saldivar replaces retiring director Lisa Casagrande Koeppel whose leadership was instrumental in team building and the development of Malta House’s Nursery program to support moms and their babies.
Saldivar will lead a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, working closely with the Board in implementing strategic initiatives that will advance the 27-year-old organization’s mission and long-term vision. She will oversee fundraising efforts, program development, financial operations, facility management, human resources, and community outreach, all aimed at empowering moms to thrive.
Saldivar brings over 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector with various organizations where her responsibilities spanned strategic planning, fundraising initiatives, talent development, marketing, and resource and event management. Most recently, she served as Marketing & Communications Director at Literacy How, a Trumbull-based organization focused on closing the opportunity gap in reading. Through her innovative programs, Saldivar played a key role in advancing Literacy How’s mission to improve literacy outcomes for underserved communities.
“Michelle’s successful record in non-profits committed to supporting underserved populations makes her an excellent fit for delivering on our mission and long-term strategic vision for transforming the lives of pregnant and parenting mothers and their children,” says Michael O’Rourke, acting Chair of Malta House’s Board of Directors. “Her experience in vocational training and literacy will be especially valuable in educating moms on workforce readiness.”
“It is a privilege and a career highlight to join the leadership team at Malta House,” says Saldivar. “I look forward to leveraging my skills in non-profit management to help further Malta House’s important work, and to ensure that it remains a beacon of hope and opportunity for the mothers and children we serve.”A resident of Darien, Saldivar has a B.A. in Economics and International Studies from Stonehill College where she graduated with highest honors.