Multicultural Alliance (MCA), a Fort Worth-based organization dedicated to advancing inclusion, understanding and equity, announced today the launch of a search for its next President and CEO as the organization celebrates its 75th anniversary. The Board of Directors named Fort Worth businesswoman and nonprofit leader Rattana Mao as Interim President and CEO. Mao will guide the organization during the transition, supporting day-to-day operations, community engagement, fundraising and program continuity while the Board conducts a comprehensive search for its next leader. Interested applicants can submit their resume or direct inquiries to exeutive@mcatexas.com or view the job description on Indeed.com. Application deadline is September 30, 2026.
“As the Multicultural Alliance marks 75 years of service to Fort Worth and the broader community, the Board is focused on finding a visionary leader who can honor the organization’s legacy while guiding its next chapter,” said JoAnn M. Jensen, board chair of Multicultural Alliance. “We are grateful to Rattana for stepping into the interim role with steady leadership, deep community experience and a strong commitment to MCA’s mission.”
As the organization marks this milestone year, it is focused on honoring 75 years of service while strengthening its role as a trusted convener across diverse communities. The next President and CEO will be responsible for advancing the mission through strategic leadership, community trust-building, fundraising, program impact, and close partnership with the Board of Directors. “It is an honor to support the Multicultural Alliance during this important milestone year,” said Rattana Mao, Interim President and CEO. “For 75 years, MCA has helped bring people together through education, dialogue and shared commitment to equity and understanding. I look forward to working with the Board, staff, partners and community to sustain that momentum during this transition.”
Mao brings more than 20 years’ of experience in business and strategic development, fundraising and event management to her role as Interim President and CEO. Throughout her career, she has helped organizations strengthen community engagement, build meaningful partnerships and expand their impact through mission-driven collaboration. Her leadership experience includes roles with Child Care Associates, the American Warrior Association and Comerica Bank. She holds an MBA from the University of Phoenix and a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Arizona State University. A dedicated Fort Worth community advocate, Mao is committed to advancing collaboration, inclusion and opportunities that strengthen the region for all.
About Multicultural Alliance The Multicultural Alliance® promotes inclusion, understanding, and equity across all forms of diversity, including race, ethnicity, age, ability and religion. Our goal is to promote an inclusive community, eliminate bias, bigotry, and oppression and encourage understanding and equity of all diversity through shared experiences and educational programming. Through shared experiences, educational programs, advocacy and conflict resolution, the organization works to reduce bias, bigotry, and oppression while fostering dignity, cooperation, mutual understanding and respect among all people.
