Every Impact100 South Jersey member has her own reason for joining and her own perspective on what it means to make a difference. In our Your Reason. Our Impact. series, we’re introducing some of the women who make our collective impact possible.
Meet Dr. Keisha Stephenson Taylor, an Impact100 South Jersey member for two years.
What first inspired you to join Impact100 South Jersey?
What first drew me to Impact100 South Jersey was the power of women coming together to create meaningful change right here in our community.
The collective giving model immediately resonated with me—the idea that our individual contributions, when combined, could become transformational grants for local nonprofits doing important work across South Jersey.
But I quickly discovered that Impact100 is about more than giving. It’s also about connection, learning, and service. I’ve had the opportunity to meet incredible women, learn more deeply about the needs and organizations in our region, and see firsthand what’s possible when women align their resources, relationships, and voices around a shared purpose.
I joined because I believed in the model. I continue to serve because I believe in the collective impact we can make together.
What do you value most about being part of Impact100 today?
What I value most about being part of Impact100 South Jersey today is the intersection of connection, purpose, and impact.
I value being in community with women who bring different experiences, perspectives, and passions to the table, yet share a commitment to strengthening South Jersey.
Impact100 has also deepened my understanding of the incredible nonprofits serving our region and the challenges they are working every day to address. There is something powerful about learning together, making thoughtful decisions together, and then seeing our collective giving translate into meaningful change.
For me, it’s more than philanthropy—it’s relationships, shared leadership, and the opportunity to strengthen the community we call home.
For me, impact means…
For me, impact means strengthening the community we call home—bringing people, resources, and relationships together to address real needs, expand opportunities, and create lasting change for our neighbors and future generations.
Every member brings a different reason. Together, those reasons create greater impact throughout South Jersey.
