Colleen Morrone joined Goodwill of Delaware & Delaware County, Inc. in 1991. She advanced through the organization in a wide range of roles, including Chief Mission Officer. In May of 2012, she was selected to assume the role of President & CEO of the nonprofit whose mission is to improve people’s lives through the Power of Work! As President & CEO, Colleen oversees the creation of innovative programs aligned with the organization’s mission and commitment to sustainable practices in alignment with the agency’s vision to Empower People, Strengthen Families, Build Communities and Protect the Planet. Today, under Colleen’s leadership, Goodwill of Delaware & Delaware County is a $57+ million organization with more than 1,000 employees — more than 75 percent of whom have experienced a barrier to employment — and in 2024 provided nearly 33,000 services to individuals in the community, and assisted more than 500 individuals in connecting with employment. Colleen holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Wilmington University (DE). She later earned a certification in Professional Human Resources (PHR), and certificates in Non-Profit Management and Advanced Non-Profit Management (University of Delaware). Ms. Morrone is one of the first recipients of the Global Career Development (GCD) certifications issued in the state of Delaware. She is also recognized as a Certified Executive (CE) with Goodwill Industries International.
