Celebrating Leadership: Maureen O’Toole’s Impact Through Idaho Partners for Good

Lee Pesky Learning Center (LPLC) announces an important leadership transition. Executive Director Maureen O’Toole will be stepping away from her position to attend to family health matters. The entire LPLC community expresses deep gratitude for Maureen’s leadership, compassion, and unwavering dedication to advancing our mission of helping students, families, and educators overcome learning challenges and reach their full potential.

During her tenure, Maureen guided the Center through a period of growth and adaptation while strengthening relationships with community partners, expanding access to services, and championing programs that ensure all learners have the tools and support they need to succeed. Her empathy, professionalism, and focus on mission-driven impact have left an enduring mark on the organization and those it serves.

Stepping into the role of Executive Director is Dr. Lindy Crawford, who previously led Lee Pesky Learning Center and now returns with optimism and a renewed vision for impact. Dr. Crawford brings deep institutional knowledge, decades of educational leadership experience, and an unwavering commitment to the Center’s mission. Her familiarity with LPLC’s team, community, and the broader educational landscape in Idaho ensures continuity, stability, and momentum during this transition.

“Lee Pesky Learning Center’s professional expertise is second to none and it is my great honor to once again serve alongside an incredibly accomplished and deeply empathetic team,” said Dr. Crawford. “For close to 30 years, LPLC has led educational innovation using an evidence-based approach to teaching and learning. I am excited to play a small part in our continued evolution.”

Board Chair Jim Foudy added, “We are profoundly grateful to Maureen for her care, leadership, and commitment to every learner we serve. We’re equally confident in welcoming Lindy back to guide LPLC into its next chapter. Her deep knowledge of LPLC and her passion for education will be a great asset to the organization during this transition period.”

For nearly three decades, Lee Pesky Learning Center has helped thousands of students, families, and educators overcome obstacles to learning through direct academic and clinical services, professional training, and community partnerships. The organization remains steadfast in its mission to ensure every learner has the opportunity to thrive.

We are excited to share that our very own Executive Director, Maureen O’Toole, was recently featured by Idaho Partners for Good (IP4G) in their newsletter! Maureen has been an incredible supporter of IP4G, contributing her time and expertise to the Nonprofit Success Lab, where she educates and empowers organizations across Idaho.

In her spotlight, Maureen emphasized the powerful role that nonprofits play in addressing critical community needs, stating, “We step in to fill a need, lift the marginalized, feed the homeless, and so much more. We help people who need help.”

As a leader deeply invested in capacity building, Maureen has made it her mission to connect nonprofits with funders, community organizations, and partners, fostering collaboration and creating sustainable change. Her partnerships with IP4G have strengthened the nonprofit landscape in Idaho, providing organizations with the tools and connections they need to grow and thrive.

Maureen’s words highlight her belief in the power of collective effort: “IP4G helps nonprofits become the best version of themselves. My partnerships with IP4G have been a testament to the power of nonprofits coming together to build tremendous, sustainable capacity.”

We are incredibly proud of Maureen’s commitment to building stronger, more resilient nonprofits and are grateful for the continued impact she makes at Lee Pesky Learning Center and beyond. Congratulations, Maureen!

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