Welcome Jessica Cecere & Les Langberg to Our Board of Directors

May 7

We are proud to announce the appointment of two extraordinary individuals to the Speak Up for Kids Board of Directors: Jessica Cecere and Les Langberg. Their decades of leadership and service bring unmatched experience and commitment to our mission of advocating for every abused, abandoned, and neglected child in Palm Beach County.

Meet Jessica Cecere

Jessica Cecere is a seasoned nonprofit executive with over 35 years of leadership experience. As the former Chief Executive Officer of Nonprofits First, Inc., Jessica has a longstanding history of strengthening the capacity of nonprofits across our region. A recognized expert in board governance, leadership facilitation, and financial counseling, she has served on over a dozen nonprofit boards and advisory councils, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to community impact.

Jessica is also a graduate of Leadership Florida and Leadership Palm Beach County, and she currently serves on the boards of Leadership Palm Beach County, Center for Child Counseling, and The Palm Beach County Parks Foundation. Her numerous accolades include the 2022 Women in Leadership Award and the Leadership Palm Beach County President's Award, recognizing her excellence in civic and community leadership.

Meet Les Langberg

Les Langberg brings a dynamic and entrepreneurial spirit to our board. With a career spanning over four decades, Les is a highly respected marketing strategist and trusted advisor to top-tier executives at companies such as Crayola, Michelin, Hallmark, CSX, and Club Corp. As the founder of Langberg & Co., Les has been a key driver of strategic growth for countless businesses by identifying and resolving deep-rooted market challenges.

His career has included senior leadership roles in national firms, as well as extensive experience mentoring youth through programs like Guardian ad Litem and Take Stock in Children. A former adjunct professor and national convention speaker, Les brings both a strategic lens and a servant’s heart to every endeavor.

A Powerful Addition to Our Mission

Jessica and Les each bring a unique and deeply valuable perspective that will help steer Speak Up for Kids as we continue to expand our direct services and advocacy efforts. Their proven dedication to leadership, strategy, and community service will help us better support the thousands of children and families we serve.

Dani MacGregor

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