Alicia Faust

About Alicia Faust

I am a results-driven leader with more than 15 years of progressive leadership experience in complex, mission-driven environments. My career has spanned direct service, program design, systems building, and executive leadership.Throughout my leadership journey, I have overseen organizational strategy, large-scale budgets, multi-site operations, capital and program expansion, and cross-sector partnerships. I am deeply experienced in translating vision into execution and aligning people, processes, and resources to deliver measurable outcomes in high-stakes, resource-constrained environments.What distinguishes my leadership style is my ability to balance accountability with empathy, innovation with structure, and long-term strategy with day-to-day execution. I thrive in environments that require adaptability, strong stakeholder relationships, and thoughtful leadership during periods of growth or transition. While my background is rooted in nonprofit leadership, my skill set is highly transferable to the for-profit sector.I am passionate about connecting with professionals who value integrity, collaboration, and impact, whether in nonprofit, public-private partnership, or for-profit settings. I welcome conversations focused on leadership, organizational effectiveness, and opportunities to apply my experience in new and innovative ways

Experience

1. Executive Director

   Willis Dady Homeless Services

   Aug 2020 — Present

Education

• Wartburg College

  Master of Arts, Organizational Leadership

• Wartburg College

  Bachelor of Arts, Social Work