Meet our executive director
The Board of Directors of Steps to End Domestic Violence (Steps) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lizzy Lyons, as the organization’s Executive Director.
The Board of Directors of Steps to End Domestic Violence is excited to announce the appointment of Lizzy Lyons as the organization’s next Executive Director.
Lyons will steward Steps as it enters its 50th year of serving survivors as a nonprofit and guide the organization as it embarks on its new strategic plan.
“The Board of Directors of Steps to End Domestic Violence is excited to announce Lizzy Lyons as the organization’s new Executive Director” says Mariah Ogden, Board Chair, “Lizzy is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with nearly two decades' experience working with individuals and families in Vermont and beyond. Her trauma-informed advocacy work includes supporting the needs of youth and homeless families in the East, Southwest, and overseas. She has most recently supported Vermont children and youth as a program director at the Vermont Network. The Steps Board looks forward to Lizzy stepping into the role as ED, leading the incredible work Steps does supporting people impacted by intimate partner violence.”
““It is my honor and privilege to begin as the Executive Director for Steps and to join the dedicated staff and volunteers who are impacting thousands of lives, in every corner of our community, from Underhill to Charlotte. I know that while I am just beginning in my new role, Steps is a strong organization with a long 50-year history that has been possible because of the ongoing support of this wonderful community and through the dedication of the staff and volunteers over the years. I believe it is important to respect and care for each other, to prevent violence with opportunities for learning and growth, and to work together to find creative ways both big and small to meet the needs for healing and change. During a time that violence continues in our homes, online, and on the streets, I will work tirelessly to ensure that our community knows that Steps is an organization where they will be welcomed and believed, treated with integrity and compassion, and where they will be able to find the resources they may need on their own journey to safety.” ”