Sherri Bennett has been named executive director of the YWCA Clark County, Y officials announced Monday.
Bennett, currently the director of programs at the YWCA, was selected by the organization’s board of directors following a national search.
Bennett has more than 12 years of nonprofit experience, including direct-service advocacy, program development, program management, financial management and fundraising. During eight of those years, she directed the SafeChoice Domestic Violence Program. In a press release, Y officials said Bennett “spearheaded service expansion to marginalized communities, partnered in creating an on-site domestic violence legal clinic, increased outreach and education efforts to middle and high school students, and more than doubled revenue for the program.”
Bennett is a graduate of Western Washington University in Bellingham.
“I am honored and privileged to be selected as a representative of YWCA Clark County. I stand in esteemed company in an organization that draws its inspiration from courageous program participants, dedicated staff and volunteers, and generous donors,” Bennett said.
Kathy Kniep will continue to serve as executive director through Sept. 22, and plans to stay involved with the YWCA, officials said.
