Editing America's Promise (section)

==Notable leaders==
Gen. [[Colin L. Powell]], USA (Ret) served as the founding chair of America’s Promise and remained board chair until 2001, when he stepped down to become U.S. Secretary of State. Former governor of Montana Marc Racicot took over as chair, followed by former U.S. Senator [[Harris Wofford]] in 2002.<ref>[http://youthtoday.org/2002/02/racicot-out-wofford-in-at-americas-promise/ ''Youth Today'', Racicot Out, Wofford In at America’s Promise, February 1, 2002]</ref>

[[Alma Powell]], a respected audiologist and General Powell’s wife, became chair in 2004. She published two children’s books in 2003, ''America’s Promise'' and ''My Little Wagon''.

In 2004, America’s Promise – The Alliance for Youth changed its name to America’s Promise Alliance to place a greater emphasis on the strength of Alliance partners (see Alliance partners). "We see ourselves as a convener, a catalyst for action, and we help our partners and communities that focus on the measurable goals," said then-CEO Marguerite Kondracke.<ref>[http://www.pointsoflight.org/current-news/points-light-institute-ceo-and-handson-network-co-founder-michelle-nunn-featured ''Points of Light Foundation'', Points of Light Institute CEO and HandsOn Network Co-Founder Michelle Nunn Featured in The NonProfit Times article]</ref>

Kondracke retired as president and CEO in 2012 and was replaced by John S. Gomperts, whose “association with America’s Promise began when he served as chief of staff to Harris Wofford, the CEO of the Corporation for National & Community Service and one of the key conveners of the Summit for America’s Future.”<ref>[http://www.americaspromise.org/news/americas-promise-alliance-announces-appointment-john-s-gomperts-new-president-and-ceo-0 ''AmericasPromise.org'', America’s Promise Alliance announces appointment of John S. Gomperts as new president and CEO, March 8, 2012]</ref>

Gomperts remains CEO and Mrs. Powell continues to chair the board of directors, which includes notable members such as Miami Foundation President Javier Soto, former First Lady of Kentucky [[Jane Beshear]], former Philadelphia Mayor Rev. Dr. [[Wilson Goode]], and [[NCTA – The Internet and Television Association]] President, and General and Mrs. Powell’s son, [[Michael K. Powell]].

The America’s Promise board of directors also includes three full voting youth members. Youth members must be between the ages of 18 and 24 and agree to serve two-year terms, operating as "a critical and necessary component to [the America’s Promise] leadership teams," according to Mrs. Powell.<ref>[http://www.americaspromise.org/press-release/three-new-youth-voices-join-americas-promise-alliances-leadership ''AmericasPromise.org'', Three New Youth Voices Join America’s Promise Alliance’s Leadership, October 5, 2016]</ref>

For a full list of board members, visit the America’s Promise Alliance website.<ref>[http://www.americaspromise.org/board ''AmericasPromise.org'' Board of Directors]</ref>