The Board of Directors thanks Monica Nilsson for her service, and begins search for new leader
Today, the Haven Housing Board of Directors is announcing that it will begin a search for the organization’s next executive director. Monica Nilsson will transition out of her role as Executive Director and Lissa Jones-Lofgren will serve as interim Executive Director during the search process.
The Board of Directors remains committed to Haven Housing’s mission to provide women and children in crisis or transition with a stable environment and the opportunity to explore options for their future. We want to thank Monica for her leadership in pursuit of this life-changing work. Specifically, the significant renovation at St. Anne's Place wouldn't have been possible without her consistent advocacy. We wish her well in her next endeavors and appreciate her work to ensure a smooth transition.
Lissa Jones-Lofgren brings a wealth of experience to the interim executive director role as a culture-coach who has assisted myriad non-profit organizations in their development. Lissa previously worked with Haven Housing staff and Board Members to advance inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility priorities and comes into this role with knowledge and relationships that will serve Haven Housing well through this transition.
We are at an important juncture in our collective work to serve women and families experiencing homelessness and housing instability and who are working to sustain their chemical and mental health. Recently, Haven Housing doubled its shelter capacity to serve the increasing number of homeless families. But even after this expansion, we are still full. More families need shelter and more women call for housing than we have rooms or apartments. We can’t meet this moment without our talented staff, partners, and donors.
Together, we are excited to take this next step in Haven Housing’s journey so that we can ensure every woman and family that comes through our doors has the chance to heal, grow and begin anew. Everyone deserves a haven.
We would love to talk to you more, please email us and our team will follow up.
Sincerely,
Emily Stearns, Haven Housing Board Chair