Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa

Len will be speaking on the “Caritas Center” and has this to say about his experience:

My background is unique for this position. I spent most of my career in the laser industry working in aerospace, commercial lasers, and consulting. When working as independent consultant, I had the need, and the opportunity, to give back through Catholic Charities. My technical and business career surprisingly prepared me for this job – managing people, complex budget, managing government-funded programs, acquisition of funding, marketing and so on.

The call to help our neighbors drew me to Catholic Charities to serve as a volunteer. Soon I join the Board of Directors. When my predecessor resigned, I accepted the position as interim Executive Director, fully expecting a 3-month commitment. Well, once I became so involved, I knew that this is what I must do. So, I became a candidate for the position, and now I have been CEO for CCDSR in Santa Rosa since 2014. This is the best job I’ve ever had!