Covenant House Georgia names Kara Stimpson as its new CEO

The board of Covenant House Georgia announced it has selected Kara Stimpson to serve as its new executive starting Aug. 24.

Stimpson was the unanimous choice of the search committee after an extensive national effort evaluating nonprofit leaders.

Most recently, Stimpson has served as CEO of Helping People Succeed, a Florida nonprofit that provides early childhood education, child abuse prevention, mental health and disability services to more than 8,000 individuals annually.

Previously, Stimpson served as chief impact officer for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta, where she developed and scaled an innovative school-based mentoring model that positioned the organization as the fastest-growing agency in the national network.

 She also spent nearly two decades in Atlanta Public Schools as a teacher, principal and district leader, establishing Georgia’s first school-based Wraparound Center in a middle school.

“From our very first conversation, Kara’s passion for the young people we serve was unmistakable,” said Ben Deutsch, chair of the CHGA board. “She is an innovative, mission-driven leader whose career as an educator, administrator, and nonprofit executive has given her a unique perspective on the challenges facing young people and how to help them thrive. 

Stimpson attended the University of North Carolina, Kennesaw State University and Georgia State University. She is leading Covenant House Georgia at a pivotal moment in its 25-year history. Youth homelessness continues to rise nationwide, with an estimated 4.2 million young people experiencing homelessness each year.

“I’m honored to join Covenant House Georgia and the incredible community of people who make this mission possible,” Stimpson said in a release. “Every young person deserves safety, stability and the opportunity to build a future filled with possibility.”

Today, Covenant House Georgia serves more than 1,100 young people annually, providing housing and comprehensive supportive services that empower youth to build stable, independent lives. Stimpson will lead a team of 94 staff members and will work with a 24-member board, more than 2,400 volunteers and 3,500 donors.

She will succeed Keith D. Bostick, who has served as the interim CEO since December 2025, after Dr. Alie Redd concluded nearly eight years as the organization’s CEO.