Los Angeles, CA – April 2025
YWCA Greater Los Angeles engaged Envision Consulting to facilitate the strategic planning process of its 2024-2029 Strategic Plan. Together, they were able to bring structure and alignment to this next phase of the organization’s evolution.
Created in partnership with the Board of Directors and CEO, and guided by community feedback, it is a clear and actionable roadmap designed to enhance operations, elevate services, and empower the individuals and communities they serve.
Recognizing this pivotal moment in their development, CEO Lori Carmona states, "This plan is both a reflection of our commitment and a forward-looking blueprint to meet LA's evolving needs."
The five-year plan establishes a refreshed vision for the organization, anchored by ten key strategies aligned with its mission to eliminate racism and empower women. The new Strategic Plan is centered around three key pillars:
- Enhance – Strengthening operations, infrastructure, and funding sources
- Elevate – Expanding impact and visibility across the region
- Empower – Uplifting staff and clients through leadership, advocacy, and care
Board Chairwoman Kymberly Garrett, MBA, GPHR, emphasizes its significance, stating that "This strategic plan celebrates our past achievements while steering us towards a future where every woman and girl in Los Angeles can thrive."
Looking towards the future, YWCA Greater Los Angeles is excited to lay the foundation for long-term growth and community transformation.
Since 1894, YWCA Greater Los Angeles has been advancing the national YWCA mission through programs that support children, youth, seniors, and survivors of sexual assault. With a vision to “strengthen communities for women and girls to live, learn, and grow,” the organization is committed to building a thriving future rooted in equity, dignity, and opportunity.
About YWCA Greater Los Angeles: For more than 130 years, YWCA Greater Los Angeles has served as a lifeline for women and families, passionately working to eliminate racism and empower women. The organization’s programs offer more than just services; they provide hope and a sense of belonging. From affordable early child development services that allow mothers to pursue their dreams, to compassionate support for sexual assault survivors, enriching activities that bring joy to seniors, and safe havens where youth can flourish, YWCA Greater Los Angeles is dedicated to transforming lives and building a community where everyone feels valued and supported.
Learn more at www.ywcagla.org.
About Envision Consulting: Envision Consulting is a boutique firm specializing in executive search, organizational strategy, and leadership transitions exclusively for nonprofit organizations. With offices in Los Angeles, and New York, Envision integrates Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion across its work. In 2023, Envision was named by Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy as a Top 10 Search Firm that Works for Women of Color for the third year in a row.
Learn more: https://www.envisionnonprofit.com