As the CEO of the largest shelter in Washington state serving families experiencing homelessness, Dominique shares what Mary's Place is doing to serve our community and how things have dramatically changed since 2019. She talks about their strategic three pronged approach to help those in need, the impact of decreased federal funding, and why a housing first model has been successful. She also busts certain myths or assumptions many make about people experiencing homelessness. All this along with your roundup of top Seattle business news stories!
Top Stories:
1. Housing first program reveals positive data
2. Legislation proposed to protect the homeless
3. Youth shelter closes and CEO steps down
Seattle Times article (CEO)
Seattle Times article (closes shelter)
4. Starbucks announces new in office policy
PSBJ article or Seattle Times article
About guest Dominique Alex - CEO, Mary's Place:
Dominique Alex has been in the role of CEO at Mary’s Place for about two years. Before that, she was their Chief Program Officer. She’s also held leadership roles at Children’s Home Society of Washington (now known as AKIN), worked as a Head Start education specialist, an autism behavior based therapist, and was an adjunct faculty member at Goddard College.
About host Rachel Horgan:
Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego.
Contact:
Email: info@theweeklyseattle.com
Instagram: @theweeklyseattle
Website: www.theweeklyseattle.com
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