SPEAKER

Posted by Robert Homann on Aug 24, 2016

Program Chair Harvey Clerk introduced our speaker Dr. Dorian Townsend. Dorian is the new Executive Director of CAAFA and has only been on the job 4 weeks. She has had previous experience with domestic abuse organizations in Russia, Australia and other locations in the U.S. She has experience as a fund raiser and a quality assurance manager. She plays hockey and likes strategic board games.

CAAFA is a sexual and domestic abuse service provider in northern Pinal County. Services include a 24/7 hotline, a shelter for women and children, trained needs advocates, legal advocates, support groups, empowerment sessions and outreach and education. Dorian handed out a Wish List of items needed by CAAFA (see other story in this newsletter).

Their fundraising dance - the Giddy Up Gala - is Saturday November 5 at Dolce Vita. Tickets are $25, tables for 10 are $225.