Lisa Glow named CEO of Central Arizona Shelter Services

PHOENIX - Sept. 19, 2017 - PRLog -- Lisa Glow has been named CEO of Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS).

"Lisa's background and success in policy development at the highest levels in Arizona and in taking nonprofits to their next level of effectiveness will make her a great leader of CASS," said Mike Bielecki, CASS Board Chair.

Former CEO Mark Holleran will now head Arizona Housing Inc. (AHI), a housing affiliate of CASS that provides permanent supportive housing solutions to individuals and families who are motivated to end their homelessness. "AHI's mission of developing supportive affordable housing is a critical part in solving the homeless problem," Bielecki said.

Glow is a graduate of the James E. Rogers College of Law in Tucson, Ariz. Early in her career she practiced law with the international law firms of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, and Steptoe & Johnson. She later worked for former Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano as a senior policy advisor and director of the Governor's Office for Children, Youth and Families. Glow most recently ran her own consulting business to provide resources and sustainability solutions to nonprofits. She has more than two decades of experience working with local nonprofits.

"I am grateful for the opportunity to work for this compassionate organization that has been serving and supporting people experiencing homelessness for 33 years," Glow said. "I have big shoes to fill following Mark's 23 years of leadership for CASS. We are looking forward to forging new pathways, partnerships and solutions for ending homelessness with our community partners."

About Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS)

Since 1984, CASS has carried out its mission of empowering men, women and children with diverse needs to end their homelessness by providing shelter and supportive services. CASS continues to be the largest provider of emergency adult shelter in Arizona. Every night, 470 men and women are housed in the single adult shelter—nearly 5,000 people come through the shelter each year.  CASS' Vista Colina family shelter serves approximately 700 people each year. CASS also provides clients with case management, employment and housing services, all with the goal of helping clients to achieve stability and find long-term housing placements. CASS' Veterans program provides designated shelter beds, as well as case managers and support specialists to help facilitate a stable transition for veterans to long-term housing. For more info, visit www.cassaz.org.