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Katarah Jordan
Allentown Boys & Girls Club names new CEO
Stacy Wescoe//February 19, 2024//
The Boys & Girls Club of Allentown has a new CEO. Katarah Jordan has assumed the role effective Feb.19.
“This opportunity is not just about a position; it’s a commitment to unleashing the boundless joy in every child’s journey of growing up. Together, we will create transformative spaces where the potential of each young person is unlocked, ensuring a brighter tomorrow for Allentown’s children and families,” said Paul Barbehenn, chair of the club’s Board of Directors and Search Committee. “Katarah exudes a dynamic energy that I am confident will energize our staff, members, and key stakeholders as we grow into the future.”
Jordan replaces Deb Fries Jackson, who is retiring after 40 years of service with Girls Club of Allentown and the combined Boys & Girls Club of Allentown. The Club plans to execute a phased transition plan to ensure the transfer of long-held institutional knowledge and continuity among staff and members.
The organization described Jordan as “a well-known member of the Allentown nonprofit community.”
Most recently, she was the director of the James Lawson Freedom School, a program of Resurrected Community Development Corporation. Her focus was providing their scholars with an enriching learning experience designed to foster mastery and a love of one’s community.
Prior to that, Jordan was the director of Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley and Northeast PA, where she worked to fight food insecurity within our the region.
Jordan holds a Master of Education in Instructional Technology from East Stroudsburg University, a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from Lincoln University, and a Master Gardener Certification from Penn State University.
She was recently named a 2024 Take the Lead Honoree by Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania, a 40 Under 40 Honoree by Lehigh Valley Business, and a Woman of Influence by Lehigh Valley Style.
