Tasha Booker is a bold voice for Ohio’s families and a champion for the child care workforce. As CEO of Action for Children, she leads with vision and heart, and is passionate about making high-quality early learning experiences accessible and equitable for children and families. A seasoned nonprofit leader, Tasha previously served as SVP at City Year Inc., directing a $24M nationwide engagement effort. She’s known for transforming systems, building inclusive teams, and lifting up communities. Tasha holds a Masters Degree in Education and a Stanford certificate in social systems design, and is using her voice to make a lasting impact on children and families in central Ohio.

Tasha Booker brings over two decades of transformative leadership to Action for Children, drawing from a robust background in nonprofit management, strategic communications, and community-focused advocacy. Most recently, as the Senior Vice President of External Engagement at City Year Inc., Tasha led national efforts to elevate the organization’s brand and visibility, including directing a $24 million communications initiative and securing major media placements to drive engagement across 29 U.S. cities. Previously, she served as the Executive Director of City Year Columbus, where her visionary approach turned underperforming operations into a model site recognized nationally for excellence, resulting in a 62% increase in private revenue and a 280% rise in district investments.
Tasha’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging has been instrumental in building high-performing, inclusive teams that thrive under her guidance. Her strategic acumen is further supported by an extensive network of partnerships, cultivated through her roles with organizations such as United Way of Central Ohio and I Know I Can, where she developed programs that expanded access to education and resources for underserved communities.
As CEO of Action for Children, Tasha amplifies the organization’s impact on central Ohio’s families, educators, and children by strengthening partnerships with government, businesses, and the community. Her vision centers on positioning Action for Children as a trusted resource for early care, education and family support, with a focus on ensuring accessible, high-quality services that contribute to the well-being and economic vitality of the region.
Tasha holds a Master’s in Education from Mount Vernon Nazarene University, along with a certificate in Designing for Social Systems from Stanford University. She is active in the Columbus community, serving causes such as affordable housing, education and metro parks.
In her free time, Tasha enjoys traveling internationally and spending time with her husband Troy Fowler, son Logan, bonus son T.J. and the family’s 5lb Poodle Skittles and Sir Cooper, the Airdale Terrier.