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Join the Team
We are an inclusive and empowering work environment. Our tagline is “Empowered Women, Empowering Women” and we mean that at all levels: volunteers, guests, and staff. We work to empower one another, prioritize individual development and growth. Here at UP, we value holistic wellness for our guests, volunteers and staff. Authenticity is celebrated and encouraged. We want everyone to feel like they can be their true self at UP.
Job Openings:
Day Shelter Staff
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Lorena
Executive Director
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Julie, MSW
Operations Director
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Sarah
Development Director
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Bailey
Grants Administrator
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Dawn
Safety Manager & Property Manager
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Ryan
Shelter Manager
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Nakia
Lead Case Manager
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Heather
Client Support Specialist Lead
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Stephanie
Office Manager
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Tiffany
Safety Coordinator and Peer Support Specialist
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Quany
Security Guard
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Scarlett
Case Manager
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Stella
Case Manager
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Whitney
Case Manager
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Amber
Case Manager
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Trent
Client Support Specialist
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Angela
Client Support Specialist
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Lisa Mascio
Client Support Specialist
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Tiffany
Student intern
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Susannah
Intern
Board of Directors
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Anju Asopa
CHAIR
Principal IT Consultant - Centene Corporation
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Cecily Bell
SPACE COMMITTEE CHAIR
River Housing LLC, Entrepreneur and rental property owner
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Tracey Garnett
TREASURER
Vice President Finance/Corporate Controller, Seven Counties Services
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Melanie Green
SECRETARY
Director of Process Improvement at BrightSpring Health Services
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April Zik
DEVELOPMENT CHAIR
VP of Sponsorships, Kentucky Derby Festival
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George Rue
GOVERNANCE CHAIR
Managing Director at Venture Forward Advisors
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Riad Hakim
Director of Finance at Molina Healthcare of Nebraska.
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Jessica Piasta
CEO of MAPS Security
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Erin Dierking
Director, Customer experience, Schneider Electric
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Julie Reczek
Reczek Chase Law, PLLC
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Co-founders Amy Meredith & Andrea Scott
Our Founders
In 2016, Founders Amy and Andrea identified a community need. During her work with formerly homeless women, Andrea learned that Louisville did not offer a daytime safe space for women and children experiencing homelessness. Often because of their experience with trauma, women avoid services if they feel their safety or well-being may be compromised. Women needed a women’s only safe space with access to showers, laundry, case managers, community resources and social services through a partnership of providers.
Andrea brought the idea to her friend Amy whose background was in business development. They began with a needs assessment, connected with community service providers, local leaders and women experiencing homelessness who were living on the streets and sleeping in emergency shelters. They were met with overwhelming support and in 2017, Uniting Partners for Women and Children was founded. They formed a board of directors, obtained 501c3 status, partnered with Christ Church Cathedral for space, and secured funding from Louisville Metro and Women 4 Women. On July 16, 2018, they opened their doors to the community for the first time.
Together, they founded Uniting Partners for Women and Children, a joint passion project to advocate for women and children in our community. In 2020, Andrea stepped down to stay home with her family and serve UP remotely during COVID-19. In 2021, she resigned and still passionately believes in UP.