Introducing Katie Petcavich, Vice President of Human Resources
We are thrilled to announce the hiring of Katie Petcavich as the new Vice President of Human Resources as of May 9, 2022. Katie has over 20 years of experience in building successful HR infrastructures that support the organization and its employees.
Katie brings a depth of experience in HR from her 10 years as Vice President of Human Resources at Guide Dogs for the Blind and her 9 years as Human Resources Director at the Dominicans in San Rafael. Throughout her career, Katie has leveraged her long-term strategic hands-on approach and relationship-building skills to implement a successful framework of support.
Katie is a graduate of the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA achieving a B.F.A. in Commercial Art, with a Graphic Design Emphasis. She holds certifications in SPHR, SHRM-SCP, HRCI and OSHA, distinguishing her as an expert in the HR field, with proven levels of skills and knowledge in all HR disciplines, and for understanding business issues beyond the HR function.
“Katie is a proven leader who is ready to make an immediate impact at Lifehouse. She has a history of excellence in multiple human resources leadership roles in which she has created fundamental policies, developed training programs in leadership and workforce management, and brought stability and structure to organizations, making them both inclusive and supportive,” said Nancy Dow Moody, Lifehouse President & CEO. "Her vast experience and proven success in Human Resources will enable us to continue to expand our team as we increase our footprint in the Bay Area.”
