Starbucks Social Impact Leader Kelly Goodejohn Joins Points of Light Board of Directors

Seattle|Oct 2, 2024

Points of Light, the world's largest organization dedicated to increasing volunteering, is proud to announce the appointment of Kelly Goodejohn, Vice President and Chief Social Impact Officer at Starbucks, to its Board of Directors. A proven leader in corporate social responsibility, Goodejohn brings more than 25 years of experience driving community impact and sustainability initiatives at scale.

In her 18 years with Starbucks, Goodejohn has led the company's mission to build thriving communities through innovative programs that harness the power of human connection. Under her leadership, Starbucks' community and social impact strategies have empowered employees, launched social impact stores, bolstered community resilience programs, and delivered critical disaster response initiatives. She is focused on ways in which Starbucks can support thriving communities by empowering partners, leveraging our Third Place for human connection, and solving community challenges. She also oversees The Starbucks Foundation, championing equitable growth for communities around the globe, from coffee and tea-growing regions to local neighborhoods across the U.S.

"Kelly's deep understanding of the intersection between business and social good, combined with her innovative leadership at Starbucks, makes her a perfect fit for Points of Light's mission to inspire, equip, and mobilize people to take action that changes the world through volunteering and service," said Neil Bush, Board Chair of Points of Light."

Goodejohn's commitment to creating a lasting positive impact extends beyond her corporate role. She serves as executive sponsor of Hora del Café, a network that celebrates and supports the Latino community.

"With a shared commitment to volunteerism and uplifting local communities around the world, it is an honor to join Points of Light's Board of Directors. At Starbucks, our partners (employees) are Community Champions that live our promise to contribute positively to the communities we serve. I am encouraged by the opportunity to work with this incredible organization to foster community engagement and create impactful change on a global scale."

Points of Light looks forward to Goodejohn's contributions as she brings her strategic vision and relentless dedication to creating more resilient, equitable communities.

She joined the Points of Light board effective September 27, 2024.

About Points of Light

Points of Light is a nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips, and mobilizes millions of people to take action that changes the world through volunteering and civic engagement. Through work with nonprofits, companies and social impact leaders, the organization galvanizes volunteers to meet critical needs for healthier and more equitable communities. As the world's largest organization dedicated to increasing volunteer service, Points of Light engages nearly 4 million volunteers across 38 countries. For more information, visit https://www.pointsoflight.org/.