Our Next Speaker

Nancy Toscano, Ph.D. President & CEO of Shineforth (formerly UMFS); "Shining a Light on Shineforth's Legacy"

With a heart for service and a deep belief that every child deserves to be loved, protected, and empowered, Dr. Nancy Toscano leads Shineforth as its President & CEO. A licensed clinical social worker and seasoned nonprofit leader, Nancy has devoted more than 30 years to strengthening children and families, 19 of them with Shineforth.

Her work has taken her around the world, shaping her conviction that compassion and community can transform lives. Rooted in the values of her large, loving family (she's one of 11 siblings), Nancy brings warmth, wisdom, and dedication to everything she does, guiding Shineforth’s mission to help children and families find their inner light.

Nancy has a bachelor’s degree in social work from Siena University, a master of social work from New York University and a Ph.D. from VCU in public policy & administration.