Maicharia Weir Lytle

Maicharia Weir Lytle is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in nonprofit management and program development. Currently serving as Chief Program Officer at the Yawkey Foundation since May 2024, Lytle previously held positions at Fidelity Foundation as Director and Senior Program Officer for Economic Opportunity from June 2021 to May 2024. Lytle also served as President and CEO of United South End Settlements from February 2015 to June 2021, where significant initiatives included a $5.6M campaign for Camp Hale and the establishment of a multi-million-dollar endowment. Earlier roles included Executive Director of LIFT, Inc. for the Boston region, Vice President of Development at Whittier Street Health Center, and Director of Corporate Relations at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Lytle's educational background includes a Certificate in Exponential Fundraising from Harvard Kennedy School, an MBA from Simmons University, and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Connecticut.