Rhonda Pieroni

Hearth welcomed Rhonda Pieroni as it’s new President and CEO as of January 2, 2024.  Rhonda joined Hearth in 2017, establishing Hearth’s first human resources office. Promoted to Chief Administrative Officer in 2020, she successfully led the implementation of Hearth’s first organization wide Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative, developing Hearth’s DEI Action Plan and imbedding it in Hearth’s current strategic plan. She established several agency wide employee engagement opportunities, improved compensation and benefits, and expanded professional development offerings for all employees. An accomplished and authentic leader, she brings a wealth of experience to Hearth. With a proven track record of developing organizational capacity in the non-profit sector, Ms. Pieroni is poised to lead Hearth into a new era of success.

As President and CEO, Ms. Pieroni’s vision for the organization centers around ensuring Hearth’s current and future fiscal sustainability; expanding Hearth’s reach and capacity to serve more clients; improving the care and services provided to Hearth residents; increasing Hearth’s visibility and actively engaging the community in Hearth’s mission to end elder homelessness. With this clear direction, Hearth is poised to tackle the challenges of the complex issue of elder homelessness.

Rhonda Pieroni has an M.Ed. in Organizational Management from Endicott College and a B.S. in Business Administration from Northeastern University. She is an active member of Mass General Brigham’s Patient Family Advisory Council and on the Board of Directors for Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) in Boston. She is a passionate and dedicated leader. Prior to joining Hearth, Ms. Pieroni served as Vice President for Administration at Fisher College in Boston, where she strategically developed the organization’s infrastructure to advance the mission more effectively and efficiently. Her commitment to mentoring staff and having a positive impact on the lives of others aligns perfectly with Hearth’s core values, making her an excellent cultural fit for the organization.