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Marking a milestone: Sally Zhao’s 20 years and our next chapter

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A special message from TIES Board Chair, M'Liss Edwards, on behalf of the Board of Directors

Today we welcome Sally back and celebrate an important milestone—20 years with our organization since January 2006. Many of you know the story well: in 2014, Sally stepped in as Executive Director, then CEO and, by 2016, led the first major transformation that shifted us from a small, scrappy operation to a growing, confident organization ready to serve more learners with higher standards.

Under Sally’s leadership, we:

That foundation is why we are ready for the next transformation—evolving from a fast‑growing “youth” organization into a fully professional, systems‑driven institution. This new chapter emphasizes:

As we mark Sally’s 20 years, we also honour the people who carried us here—staff and leaders. Your experience is essential as expectations rise and our standards mature. Leadership will support this shift with clear communication, training, and learning opportunities so we can succeed.

Sally’s track record—taking the helm in 2014, catalyzing transformation in 2016, and guiding us now into a more professional, resilient organization—gives us confidence. We’ve grown by working together. We will excel by continuing to do so.

Please join me in thanking Sally for two decades of service and in leaning into this next stage with purpose and optimism.

With appreciation,

M'Liss Edwards, Board Chair, on behalf of the Board of Directors

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