An Update

We are writing to share an important update with our community.

Dietra Clayton is no longer serving as Executive Director of The Sophia Way, effective March 17. Dietra dedicated eight years of service to the organization and to the women at the heart of our mission. She facilitated the opening of
Helen’s Place, expanding our reach and support, and advocated strongly for the women served by The Sophia Way. We are grateful for her service and commitment. We wish her every success.

The Sophia Way is strong, stable, and moving forward. Our vision and mission have not changed. We recently presented our 2030 Strategic Plan – a clear roadmap for where the organization is headed and why. We continue to move forward with clarity and singular purpose: stability for women changes everything. The Board of Directors is fully engaged and committed to ensuring continuity of support for the women we serve, and leading a thoughtful search for our next Executive Director.

In the interim, an experienced cross-functional team – Jason Koenig, Marc Vermouth, Sujata Agrawal, Katie Glore, Angela Harmon, Ravneet Rai, Latasha Rilea, and Jola Paliswiat – is guiding the organization forward. They bring a deeply rooted commitment, a remarkable depth of skill, and 30 years of combined experience to The Sophia Way. Collectively, they have led large teams, served on boards, overseen multi-site operations, and bring the lived experience essential to this work. We have every confidence in their ability to advance our mission and drive our strategic plan.

The women we serve are supported because of your steadfast dedication and partnership. Thank you for walking alongside the women, today and every day.

Danielle Porter
Board Chair