ALEXANDRIA, VA — Carpenter’s Shelter, a leading nonprofit providing shelter and support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Northern Virginia, has appointed Wanda Pierce as Interim Executive Director. Her role began March 10 and will continue while the organization conducts a nationwide search for a permanent chief executive.
Pierce brings more than three decades of nonprofit leadership experience in the Washington, D.C. region. She was selected by the Board of Directors following a focused search for an experienced interim leader capable of guiding the organization through a leadership transition while maintaining operational strength.
“During the search for an interim leader, Wanda Pierce emerged for her tremendous interim executive experience, her strong leadership and operational skills, and her longtime devotion to serving others,” said Jonathan Wolcott, Chair of the Board of Directors. “With deep experience in nonprofits, particularly those with a social service mission, Wanda brings the right balance of head, heart and transitional experience to this role. Following Shannon Steene’s exceptional tenure and stewardship, Wanda is joining Carpenter’s [Shelter] in a place of strength operationally, financially and strategically.”…