Stepping Into Leadership: Jillian Centrella Joins Spur Impact’s Board

“My experience with Spur Impact has been incredibly meaningful and rewarding. I’ve seen firsthand through events like the Leadership Summit and DE Gives Day the real impact Spur can make in the community. What excites me most is being part of an organization that is making a positive difference through its commitment to developing leaders and turning purpose into action.”

-Jillian Centrella

An Intentional Path Into Purpose-Driven Leadership

Jillian Centrella’s journey with Spur Impact reflects a growing commitment to intentional leadership and meaningful community involvement. As a new member of Spur Impact’s Board of Directors, Jillian brings a thoughtful perspective shaped by her background in marketing and analytics, along with a strong belief in the power of purpose-driven work.

Jillian’s connection to Spur Impact has been both meaningful and energizing. Through experiences like the Spur Impact Leadership Summit and Do More 24 Delaware, she has seen firsthand the nonprofit’s ability to mobilize people, ideas, and resources for real community impact. These experiences reinforced her excitement about being part of an organization that not only talks about leadership, but actively develops it.

Leading For Lasting Change

“My experience with Spur Impact has been incredibly meaningful and rewarding. I’ve seen firsthand through events like the Leadership Summit and DE Gives Day the real impact Spur can make in the community,” Jillian commented. “What excites me most is being part of an organization that is making a positive difference through its commitment to developing leaders and turning purpose into action.”

In her role on the board, Jillian supports Spur Impact’s mission by applying her professional expertise to help strengthen and amplify the nonprofit’s work. Spur Impact plays a vital role in the community by empowering emerging leaders and connecting them to opportunities where they can create lasting, positive change—work Jillian is proud to support at a governance level.

Inspiring the Next Generation of Leaders

Jillian was originally drawn to the Spur Leaders Network (SLN) because she wanted to be more intentional about leadership and how she shows up in the community. She saw SLN as an opportunity to grow personally and professionally, while gaining perspective beyond her day-to-day work. That experience helped shape her leadership approach and ultimately led her to deeper involvement with the organization.

As a new board member, Jillian represents the kind of leader Spur Impact seeks to cultivate: thoughtful, engaged, and motivated by impact. She strongly encourages other emerging leaders to get involved with Spur Impact and SLN as a way to use their skills in meaningful ways, build connections, and contribute to work that truly matters. Jillian’s board service marks an exciting next step—not just for her leadership journey, but for Spur Impact’s continued growth and impact in the community.