Jubilee Women’s Center Announces Elisabeth Jarrard as Executive Director

Jubilee Women’s Center has announced Elisabeth (Liz) Jarrard as their new Executive Director. Jarrard brings a proven track record of leadership excellence to the role and is excited to usher in this next chapter. In speaking of the road ahead, she has said, “I am wholeheartedly aligned with the mission and programming of Jubilee Women’s Center. It is needed, and it is effective. When we support each other, our entire community benefits.”

Having formerly worked at Compass Housing Alliance for a decade, Jarrard has considerable experience across the affordable housing and emergency services sectors. 

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Following her hire, Rosemary Dunigan, President of the Board of Directors, expressed this sentiment regarding Jarrard’s qualifications for the role:

Elisabeth brings a wealth of leadership experience from the local non-profit community. We are excited to welcome her to lead Jubilee Women’s Center as we grow and evolve to meet the needs of women in our community, continuing and building upon the work we have been doing for over 40 years.

Prior to welcoming Jarrard, Jubilee Women’s Center had Liz Swanson, Senior Associate with the Valtas Group, acting as Interim Executive Director to offer leadership and stability during their search. Swanson will transition the role over to Jarrard at the end of the month, readying her to lead moving forward.

Please join us in congratulating Elisabeth Jarrard and wishing success for Jubilee Women’s Center in the coming years!
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About Liz

A Seattle native, Elisabeth Jarrard earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Western Washington and then a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology (Trauma Focus) from Northwest University. Her firsthand experience serving women experiencing homelessness and domestic violence in a clinical capacity has given her a deep passion for supporting and empowering women.

Prior to joining Jubilee Women’s Center Jarrard served the roles of Acting Interim Director, Director of HR, and Director of Advancement for Compass Housing Alliance. As a member of the leadership team, she played a key role in helping Compass Housing Alliance provide affordable housing and emergency services to people experiencing homelessness or income instability in Seattle.

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About Jubilee Women’s Center

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​Established in 1983, Jubilee Women’s Center helps women experiencing poverty to build stable and fulfilling futures. They are led by the guiding principle that all women are to be treated with respect and dignity, and this guides everything that they do. In keeping with their mission, Jubilee Women’s Center provides community programs and services that empower women to make positive life changes one step at a time to find success. Their goal is to give women the resources needed to help them rise above their circumstances.
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About ValtasValtas Group works as Interim Executive Directors, supporting organizations in times of transition and helps organizations navigate uncertainty during leadership change. We lead the search process in partnership with the board and staff leadership, as consultants for recruiting and executive search to support organizations identify the ideal Executive Director or leader. We also partner with board members and senior nonprofit leaders on a variety of strategic consulting assignments, offering comprehensive resources to guide your transition needs. Contact us to learn about our executive interim and placement services.

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