Chief Executive Officer

Casa Myrna believes every relationship should be safe and healthy. We work to end domestic and dating violence and commercial sexual exploitation through intervention, awareness, and prevention.

Founded in 1977 by community activists in Boston’s South End, Casa Myrna was created as a refuge for women and children escaping abuse from their husbands and partners. The organization is named after Myrna Vázquez (1935–1975), a trailblazing actress and activist who mobilized Boston’s Puerto Rican community around critical issues like housing, education, and civil rights. Today, we are Boston’s largest provider of comprehensive, survivor-centered supports, including emergency shelter, housing, counseling, legal advocacy, economic stability, crisis intervention, and prevention education.

We operate Safe Link, Massachusetts’ 24/7 statewide domestic violence hotline.

Casa Myrna also raises visibility of and works to prevent domestic and dating violence by educating teens and adults through workshops, seminars, trainings, social media, and media engagement. With a staff of more than 100, multiple sites, and an annual budget of approximately $11 million, Casa Myrna supports thousands of individuals and families each year and plays a critical role in advancing policy, awareness, and systems change across Massachusetts.

Casa Myrna is deeply committed to equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed practice. We center the voices and experiences of survivors and work in partnership with communities disproportionately impacted by violence and systemic inequities.

Casa Myrna’s next CEO will have the opportunity to build upon an exceptional foundation. The organization's current CEO is leaving behind a strong, visible, and well-resourced organization after thirteen years of remarkable growth. The next leader will bring an exciting vision for reaching more survivors, supporting them more deeply, preventing abuse before it occurs, ending abuse in our communities, and advancing the organization's next chapter.

• Partner with the leadership team and Board to set and execute organizational strategy, translating vision into clear priorities and measurable goals.
• Hold significant day-to-day operational responsibility for a complex, multi-program organization with a staff of 100+ and an $11M budget.
• Assess and strengthen staffing structure, ensuring the organization has the right roles, capacity, and support systems to deliver on its mission.
• Strengthen administrative infrastructure, internal systems, and cross-agency coordination to support sustainable growth.
• Ensure strong systems and processes to track compliance, reporting, and performance standards across a multi-contract government portfolio.
• Establish clear goals, metrics, and accountability structures for organizational and programmatic performance.

• Ensure the financial strength and long-term sustainability of the organization.
• Lead and expand fundraising efforts across all revenue streams, including government contracts, individual giving, foundations, corporate partnerships, and events.
• Build organizational capacity around government contract acquisition and compliance, ensuring staff has the expertise and systems needed to manage this critical funding source.
• Diversify revenue streams with a focus on increasing unrestricted funding.
• Strengthen donor and stakeholder engagement strategies beyond existing signature events.
• Oversee budgeting, financial planning, and organizational performance.

• Foster a safe, healthy, and supportive work environment for all staff.
• Build a culture of equity, accountability, transparency, and trust; ensure staff have the tools, structure, and leadership support needed to succeed.
• Strengthen programmatic outcomes and service quality, including robust data and reporting systems that demonstrate impact and inform decision‑making.

• Serve as Casa Myrna's primary spokesperson and ambassador.
• Build and deepen relationships with community partners,…