Barquet comes to America SCORES with a demonstrated commitment to children and families, especially those from underserved communities. She held the position of Executive Vice President at Girl Scouts of the USA and served on its National Board. In her role at Girl Scouts of the USA, Barquet developed the organization’s Mission to Market division focused on delivering high quality programs and services to its affiliates.
Previously, she oversaw the operation of 26 schools as Executive Director with Detroit Public Schools and was Associate Director of Programs for Educational Opportunity at the University of Michigan – a regional equity center serving school districts in the six Great Lake states.
“Norma is a transformational leader,” said Fred Popp, Chairman of America SCORES’ Board of Directors. “Her experience and the clear passion she brings to the mission of America SCORES provides the foundation to increase the reach and impact of our programs, stirring the imagination and call-to-service within America’s urban youth.”
“During tough economic times, the first programs to be cut in urban school districts are sports and the arts. America SCORES is filling that gap by providing high quality after-school programs such as soccer, creative writing and service learning to urban children,” stated Barquet. “I know first-hand the impact of after-school programs such as those offered by America SCORES and am thrilled to have the opportunity to lead this great organization and reach more children in more cities throughout the US.”
As she assumes her new leadership role, Barquet’s priorities are to improve the organization’s infrastructure, leverage emerging technology, develop national partnerships and increase funding.
America SCORES’ former CEO, Paul Caccamo will direct Up2Us, a national coalition of youth sports organizations that was cultivated and spun off from America SCORES.
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