At The Children’s Guild, we’re thrilled to introduce two outstanding new leaders who are ready to make a profound impact on our mission to serve children and families across the Mid-Atlantic: Andrew “Andy” Simone as our new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Dawn RobertsMark as our new Managing Director of Program Operations.
For over 70 years, The Children’s Guild has been dedicated to providing innovative and compassionate services, including charter schools, special education, mental health services, treatment foster care, and much more. This commitment is about to become even stronger as Andy and Dawn bring their passion, expertise, and energy to our organization.
Andy Simone joins us with over 25 years of financial leadership experience across diverse sectors, including nonprofit, healthcare, and technology. His approach to finance is grounded in the belief that financial strategies should fully support our mission, helping us to serve children and families with integrity and purpose. “I’m honored to join a team dedicated to positive change,” Andy shares. “I look forward to aligning our financial operations with the heart of The Children’s Guild’s work.”
In his role as CFO, Andy will guide our financial strategy, leveraging his experience in corporate growth and high-functioning team development. Having led organizations through IPOs, mergers, and periods of record-setting growth, Andy is committed to ensuring our resources are managed effectively, driving The Children’s Guild’s impact forward.
Dawn RobertsMark, our new Managing Director of Program Operations, is equally passionate about our mission. With a background in education and extensive experience in teacher development, school leadership, and Restorative Practices, Dawn has a strong commitment to fostering inclusive and equitable learning environments. She believes in the power of nurturing student achievement and staff development, values that align beautifully with our work here at The Children’s Guild.
Dawn’s journey includes spearheading behavior management programs and equity coaching in Baltimore City and County schools. She is a certified Restorative Practices Trainer and has continually empowered staff to create welcoming and supportive spaces for students. Dawn says, “I am deeply inspired by the mission of The Children’s Guild and excited to join a team so dedicated to enriching children’s lives.”
Together, Andy and Dawn join an exceptional team here at The Children’s Guild, ready to amplify our impact. Their leadership will support our wide range of programs, from Monarch Academy schools to our mental health clinics, foster care services, and so much more.
As we welcome Andy and Dawn, we also celebrate the bright future ahead for The Children’s Guild, as we continue to transform lives and communities through education and care.
To learn more about our programs and how we make a difference, visit The Children’s Guild website.
