YWCA Princeton Announces New CFO
YWCA Princeton has announced the appointment of Tricia Daley as chief financial officer. Daley brings more than 25 years of experience in financial leadership across nonprofit and for-profit sectors, and her expertise will play a critical role in strengthening the organization’s financial strategy, operations, and long-term sustainability.
“We are committed to building a strong foundation for the future of our organization and the communities we serve,” said YWCA Princeton CEO Rose Wong. “Tricia brings the experience, vision, and collaborative spirit that will help us grow sustainably and deepen our impact. We are excited to welcome her to our team.”
Known for her thoughtful and mission-driven approach, Daley combines deep technical knowledge with a collaborative leadership style to enhance organizational capacity and resilience. Throughout her career, she has overseen complex financial portfolios — including budgets exceeding $40 million — and has guided organizations through periods of growth, transformation, and expansion.
Her experience spans financial planning and analysis, audit and compliance oversight, systems implementation, and team development. She has consistently delivered improved financial reporting, operational efficiency, and meaningful cost savings. In previous roles, Daley successfully implemented modern financial systems, streamlined processes such as month-end close, and introduced policies that increased accountability and transparency.
Daley holds an MBA from the New York Institute of Technology and is proficient with a wide range of financial tools and systems, including Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP Concur, and Salesforce.
Daley’s appointment marks a significant step forward in YWCA Princeton’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women through strong, values-driven leadership and sound fiscal management.
YWCA Princeton, 59 Paul Robeson Place, Princeton 08540; 609-497-2100. Rose Wong, CEO. www.ywcaprinceton.org.
Interim Executive Director Appointed at Historical Society of Princeton
The board of trustees of The Historical Society of Princeton (HSP) has announced the appointment of Dr. Elizabeth Monroe as the Historical Society’s interim executive director, effective as of March 28.
“The board of trustees is pleased to welcome Elizabeth to this important role. Having served as a trustee since 2024, Elizabeth understands the Historical Society’s mission and operations and is well positioned to lead while the board conducts a search for a permanent executive director,” said Board President Douglas Chia.
“I am honored to be entrusted to navigate the Historical Society during this critical moment for the organization, which is dedicated to telling the stories of our truly historic town,” Monroe said.
Monroe succeeds Sarah Taggart, who is leaving HSP after leading the organization since July 2022.
“The board wishes to thank Sarah for her contributions to the Historical Society and the advancement of its mission during her tenure. As a result of her leadership and passion for history, participation and engagement in the organization’s programming have grown significantly over the past three years,” Chia said. “We wish her the best in her future endeavors.”
A longtime resident of Princeton, Monroe served as dean of students and taught within the history department at Princeton Day School (PDS) for 12 years. Prior to her tenure at PDS, Monroe taught at the undergraduate level at Seton Hall University, Stern College for Women of Yeshiva University, and Pratt Institute. In addition, she worked as an editor at George Braziller Publishers in New York City.
Monroe earned an AB degree from Bowdoin College and a PhD in art history from the University of Southern California. She also volunteers her time with the Academics, Talent, and Culture Committee of Foundation Academies in Trenton and the Princeton-Colmar Sister City Association.
Historical Society of Princeton, Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, Princeton 08540; 609-921-6748. Elizabeth Monroe, interim executive director. www.princetonhistory.org
