The Children’s Room Announces New Executive Director, Liz Cohen

The Children’s Room is excited to announce that Liz Cohen is its new Executive Director.

Liz brings with her a more than 20-year career dedicated to communities without a voice and those dealing with trauma and loss, and a successful track record as a nonprofit executive director. She has extensive fundraising experience and is known for her ability to collaborate, bring people with diverse perspectives together, and create sustainable impact.

Most recently, Liz served as a Senior Development Officer for Jewish Family & Children’s Services (JF&CS). Prior to joining JF&CS, Liz was the Executive Director for Families First Parenting Programs where she oversaw the mission, vision, and strategic growth of the organization. When she joined in 2012 Liz was tasked with rebuilding the organization and re-engaging the 18-member Board. In addition to providing strategic leadership, Liz has extensive experience overseeing long term and day-to-day operations.

Serving in many leadership roles has given Liz the opportunity to sharpen her skill set and to serve as a mentor to others. She is known for her professionalism and her steadfast commitment to children, teens, and families. She is also recognized for her strengths in public speaking and community education.

Liz completed a Master’s of Public Health at Boston University School of Public Health and did her undergraduate work in clinical psychology and child development at Tufts University. Liz currently resides in Arlington.

Liz shared, “It is with joy and excitement that I accept this new role! I am thrilled to be working with the staff and Board in this next phase of The Children's Room."

About The Children’s Room

The Children’s Room began in 1993, operating as a subset of Hospice West in Waltham, MA, before opening as an independent, nonprofit center in 1999. More than twenty years since its inception, The Children’s Room has grown to be the leading nonprofit organization in Massachusetts supporting grieving children, teens, and families. The Children’s Room provides direct grief support services at their Arlington center and locations throughout Greater Boston. The Children’s Room also offers education and training services for professionals and engages in community outreach and collaboration to create safe, supportive communities so that no child, teen, or family has to grieve alone. Visit childrensroom.org to learn more about The Children’s Room or contact tours@childrensroom.org to schedule a tour of our Arlington center.