Take Stock in Children, the statewide nonprofit known for pairing mentorship with scholarships to help break the cycle of poverty, has tapped Bethany Lacey as its new CEO. Lacey succeeds Jillian Hasner, who led the organization for the past decade and helped cement its reputation as Florida’s flagship mentoring and scholarship program. Take Stock, now in its 30th year, has served more than 45,000 low-income, at-risk students across the state since its founding in 1995. “Bethany is a proven leader whose passion for serving children and families aligns perfectly with our mission,” Locke said. “I look forward to working alongside her as we expand opportunities for Florida’s students and build on the incredible foundation laid by Jillian.