Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York (Little Flower), a 93-year-old human services organization serving children, families, and people with developmental disabilities across New York City and Long Island, welcomed Jessica Rothkuo, to its senior executive team as the new senior vice president of strategy, development, and communications.
Rothkuo brings 16 years of experience in communications, development, fundraising, strategic planning, and cross-system collaboration.
“Jessica is a fantastic addition to the Little Flower team as she brings an exciting blend of expertise in strategic planning and will focus on strategic communications and fundraising strategy and design,” said Corinne Hammons, Little Flower president & CEO. “As Little Flower continues to adapt and grow to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve, Jessica’s experience will be essential to ensuring we are proactive and ready to meet those needs while staying true to our organizational values. We are thrilled to have her on board!”
A new leadership position, the senior Vice president of strategy, development, and communications is tasked with guiding strategic direction related to development growth and diversification, coordination of Little Flower’s growth strategies and fundraising efforts, its policy objectives, and relationships with government officials, businesses, and community partners, and other key stakeholders.
“I am thrilled to join Little Flower and apply my strategic approach in service to New York City’s children, youth, individuals, and communities. I am fully committed to Little Flower’s culture of caring based on excellence, inclusion, and innovation. I look forward to building on the team’s strong foundation to continue growing Little Flower’s resources, partnerships, and leadership in our field,” said Rothkuo.