What was your life like/tell us about yourself? My name is Shimar Russell, and I am a single mother of 3 beautiful children. I grew up in Phoenix, Arizona in a single-parent household which was in a low-income community. My mother always strived for the better and worked many hours to care for my 5…
This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal Ritta Fagain Titles and companies: Chair of St. Joseph the Worker and CEO of Whyfor Agency Industry: Nonprofit; marketing and advertising Biggest career win to date: Honestly, being honored by the PBJ within our community of amazing women is ranking pretty high. Aside from that, it was while serving…
For the first 14 years of her life, Carrie Masters was in and out of homelessness, surrounded by drug addiction and relying on programs through UMOM and the Thomas J. Pappas School. She now is SJW’s newly-appointed, first-ever female CEO. “As an Arizona native who grew up in poverty and homelessness, SJW’s mission personally resonates…
Nonprofit Adds Diverse Backgrounds and Specialties to Board of Directors We’re pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to our Board of Directors. SJW’s sole mission is to assist homeless, low-income, and other disadvantaged individuals in their efforts to become self-sufficient through quality employment. Joining the board are: Sarah Fluke, deputy director of…
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