By Jodi Peterson-Stigers
Jodi Peterson-Stigers, Executive Director of Interfaith Sanctuary, has been invited to join the Board of the National Women’s Shelter Network (NWSN).
“I am so honored and humbled to be welcomed into this incredible network of women,” said Peterson-Stigers. “The National Women’s Shelter Network is made up of fierce leaders from across the country who are standing together to support unhoused women, children, and families. To be in their company, and to learn from and work alongside them, is truly one of the greatest honors of my career.”
The National Women’s Shelter Network (NWSN) is a growing alliance of shelters and safe havens dedicated to supporting women and families experiencing homelessness. NWSN strengthens the work of shelters nationwide by sharing knowledge, advocating for policy change, amplifying the voices of women with lived experience, and building a powerful collective that brings hope and healing to some of the most vulnerable members of our communities.
Peterson-Stigers has served Interfaith Sanctuary in Boise since 2007 and as Executive Director since 2017. Under her leadership, the organization has expanded its mission well beyond emergency shelter to include wrap-around services in recovery, mental health, food service training, workforce development, and creative expression. Currently, she is leading the development of Interfaith Sanctuary’s new “Reimagined Shelter Home” on State Street, a 42,500-square-foot campus designed with trauma-informed care at its core.
“I carry this role with deep gratitude,” Peterson-Stigers added. “The lessons I have learned from our guests at Interfaith Sanctuary, and the unwavering support of our donors and community, will be at the center of everything I bring to NWSN. It is my hope that by linking arms with this national network, we can move closer to a future where every woman and every family has the safety, dignity, and care they deserve.”
For more information on the National Women’s Shelter Network, visit nationalwomensshelternetwork.org