Entryway is pleased to announce the appointment of Ali Edelstein, Senior Vice President of People & Culture at Middleburg Communities, to its National Board of Directors.
Ali brings more than 25 years of executive leadership experience helping organizations build strong workplace cultures, develop talent, and lead through growth and transformation across the real estate, healthcare, fitness, and financial services industries.
As Senior Vice President of People & Culture at Middleburg Communities, Ali leads the company’s enterprise-wide people strategy, overseeing talent management, leadership development, total rewards, succession planning, organizational effectiveness, and people analytics. Under her leadership, Middleburg Communities earned Great Place to Work® Certification and achieved a 90% employee engagement rate.
Through her leadership role at Middleburg Communities, Ali has worked closely with Entryway and developed a strong understanding of the organization’s mission, growth, and impact. Her appointment also reflects Middleburg Communities’ enduring commitment to Entryway as the organization’s founding industry partner and the continued support it has provided since Entryway was established in 2014 by Middleburg CEO Chris Finlay.
“Ali brings both a strong understanding of Entryway and valuable expertise in people strategy, organizational culture, and leadership development,” said David Williams, President & CEO of Entryway. “Through Middleburg Communities’ longstanding partnership and her own leadership, she understands both our mission and our vision for the future. Her expertise in talent strategy, organizational culture, and leadership development will be an incredible asset as we continue growing our impact and building on the strong foundation that has brought us to this point.”
“Throughout my career, I’ve seen how investing in people transforms organizations and changes lives,” said Edelstein. “What drew me to Entryway is its ability to bring together employers who are committed to creating opportunity while strengthening their workforce. I’m honored to join the National Board and look forward to helping more companies engage in this mission and expand its impact.”
Throughout her career, Ali has guided organizations through periods of significant growth while keeping people at the center of every decision. Her expertise in workforce strategy, leadership development, and organizational culture will provide valuable insight as Entryway continues expanding opportunities for individuals and families through employment, career development, and housing.