HomesFirst

Trudy joined Homes First as Chief Executive on November 1st, 2011, and began leading the organization into its third decade of creating safe, healthy and affordable rental housing in Thurston County.  Trudy came to Homes First from Community Youth Services, where she served as Manager of Organizational Development. She has over 25 years working in nonprofits, several here in the Pacific Northwest. Trudy volunteers her time with many mission-driven organizations including as a member of the Board for the Washington State Employee's Credit Union.  Trudy's passion is for working with staff and leaders to grow nonprofits and plan for their future so that our community members can have better, healthier lives.