After 10 years at CADA, including eight as Executive Director, Jason Mack will step down on June 30. We are excited to welcome Brittany Wojtowicz as our new Executive Director!
This transition has been thoughtfully planned to ensure CADA remains strong and well-positioned for the future. We are confident that Brittany's leadership will continue to advance our mission with the same values and vision that have always guided our work.

Thank you, Jason!
Jason has led CADA through significant transformation, including the challenges of a global pandemic and funding shifts. His leadership has strengthened our organizational culture and our ability to serve survivors across the nine-county region.

Jason shares:
“It has been an honor to serve as Executive Director at CADA. I am proud to have witnessed our incredible team’s resilience and dedication through unprecedented challenges, all while maintaining our focus on providing essential services to those affected by domestic and sexual violence. As I prepare to take on new opportunities, I am confident that CADA is in a strong position, and I look forward to seeing Brittany lead into this next chapter.” 

Welcome, Brittany!
Brittany Wojtowicz has been with CADA for 12 years in varios roles, most recently as Assistant Director. She brings deep institutional knowledge, strategic vision, and an unwavering commitment to survivors. 


Brittany shares: 
"I am honored and excited to step into this role. I am passionate about CADA's mission and supporting survivors and violence-free communities! I am focused on ensuring a smooth transition as Jason steps down, and look forward to leading with authenticity, integrity, and collaboration to create lasting impact in our community."

A message from CADA's Board of Directors: 
"Brittany has been a valued leader at CADA since 2012. Her passion and dedication make her the ideal person to guide CADA forward. We also extend our deepest gratitude to Jason for his leadership and impact over the years."


Please join us in thanking Jason and welcoming Brittany!
 
For the last several years, CADA has been evaluating and updating our service model to ensure we remain responsive to both survivors' needs and our financial resources. This work has been formalized into a strategic plan, and we are now entering the next phase of implementing this plan.
Some key points of this plan include:
  • Expanding and diversifying funding to reduce reliance on government grant sources
  • Evolving our services and programs based on survivor feedback and program data to maximize impact
  • Improving internal systems (HR, communications, and operations) to better support staff and survivors.

This plan ensures that CADA can continue to provide life-saving and life-changing services for victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence throughout the region. As we implement this strategic plan, we will continue to center survivor voices, CADA's values, and be good stewards of our resources.
 
As we've gleaned insights from clients and community partners, we’ve found that having many solo-staffed offices is not the best way for us to serve survivors across a large rural service area. Instead, we are going to be moving to a regional hub office model that will allow us to:  
  • Increase accessibility for clients and community partners
  • Build deeper and stronger partnerships within the communities we serve
  • Strengthen collaboration and support within our advocacy team 
 This change will also help us be more adaptable and responsive while reducing overhead costs. As part of this transition, we will retain and enhance office locations in New Ulm, Waseca, Fairmont, and Mankato, while closing offices in Blue Earth, St. James, and St. Peter as their leases naturally expire. 
We recognize that this shift may feel like a big change, and we want to assure you that our commitment to survivors and communities remains as strong as ever. We are actively developing plans to stay connected and engaged in every area we serve, ensuring that support for survivors and community partners remains accessible in new and meaningful ways. 
We are excited to lean into new opportunities for continuing to live out our existing mission of providing safety and support to victims of domestic and sexual violence. 
If you'd like to connect more about our regional hub offices, please reach out to our Director of Advocacy, Hannah Hassler.
 
As we embark on this next chapter with new leadership and strategic initiatives, one thing remains constant - our unwavering commitment to victims and survivors. A gift to CADA helps ensure survivors throughout the region have the support and safety they need.

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