Message from Jason Koenig

I am honored to be serving as The Sophia Way’s Acting Executive Director. The Board asked me to take this role, and I said yes because I care deeply about the women we support, the people who work here, and the stability of this organization.

I have always been drawn to work where I can be part of change that makes life better for someone else. A professor once told me that people see the significance in the insignificant, and I think about that often here at The Sophia Way. A warm meal, a safe place to sleep, someone who remembers her name – these can seem small, but to the woman receiving them, they can change everything. Twice a year we host a community brunch for the women we serve. It is heartwarming to see them enjoy a day of refreshing their wardrobes, getting their hair and nails done, and sharing a meal in community.

I have been blessed to work with amazing people throughout my career, and the staff at The Sophia Way are exceptional in their commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of the women we serve.

The past several months have brought a lot of change, and our team has carried a great deal. My priority is to provide steady, calm, and transparent leadership, and I’m committed to being honest with you, including when I don’t have all the answers. I will be out in the community and at our shelters, listening, learning, and talking. My role, until we have our new Executive Director, is to keep this organization strong and our focus on the women who count on us.

I would love to meet you and share where we are headed. Please join me for a gathering on October 20 at 9 am, at our office. Come with questions, ideas, or just to say hello. Please register here. 

Thank you for your generosity and support of women in our community.

With gratitude,
Jason Koenig, Acting Executive Director