Stephanie Andrews

About Stephanie Andrews

Nonprofit Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the civic & …

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Ywca Central Virginia

   Apr 2021 — Present

   Chief Executive Officer of $1.5mil agency providing critical social services to the region as the organization carries out its mission of eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. YWCA of Central Virginia has served as a source of strength, compassion, and empowerment for women, girls, children, and families since 1912. • Demonstrate a passion for YWCA Central Virginia’s mission, goals, and objectives by serving as the public face of the organization. • Implement an operational framework that aligns resources, services and advocacy efforts with the organization’s mission and priorities. • Ensure that the organization operates in a sound and fiscally-prudent manner. • Work collaboratively with the YWCA board of directors and senior leadership team to refine and implement its strategic direction. • Nurture a culture that includes an emphasis on equity, empowerment, trauma-informed approaches, mindfulness, and respect for others. • Lead and drive a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture and deliver DEI targets across the organization. • Provide decisive, empathetic, leadership during challenging times. • Create abundance and develop resources needed to deliver high-quality, mission-driven services and programs to the community.

Education

• Lynchburg College

  Doctor of Education (EdD), Leadership Studies

  2017

• Averett University

  Masters Degree, Business Administration

  2002 — 2015

• University of Lynchburg

  Bachelors Degree, Business Administration

  1995 — 1999