KCAVP Announces New Executive Director

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Kansas City, MO - The Kansas City Anti-Violence Project (KCAVP) is pleased to announce that current staff member, Beth Savitzky has accepted a leadership position as executive director of the organization. Savitzky joined KCAVP as the victim advocate in 2005. She became the outreach and education coordinator in 2007. With her experience developing both direct service and prevention programs, as well as outreach, she brings the knowledge and skills to lead the organization now in a different capacity. "I feel honored to have the chance to serve the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in this capacity. This is tremendous opportunity for me to continue KCAVP's important work in a different way, providing leadership and vision," said Savitzky.

“Beth has been a driving force in the success of KCAVP through her different roles in the organization.” stated Ken Hagenback, President of the Board of Directors. “We couldn’t be more excited to be able to further utilize Beth’s strengths and vision to take the organization to the next level.”

Savitzky’s appointment is effective August 1, 2009. She replaces Doug Riley who announced his resignation in May.

KCAVP is a Missouri nonprofit corporation committed to providing services, advocacy and education for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and hate crimes within the eight counties that encompass the metropolitan Kansas City area. For more information about KCAVP, visit www.kcavp.org or call 816-561-0550. Contact: Ken Hagenback, Board of Directors president, 816-561-0550