In this episode of the Peace Podcast, host(s) sit down with Rosa Parades, CPA, who serves as the First Lay President and CEO of St. Vincent’s. They discuss her leadership journey, her transition from accounting into nonprofit executive work, and her strategic approach to tackling systemic challenges—especially around social services and community needs. A major focus of the conversation is how St. Vincent’s is addressing the growing homeless crisis with empathy and practical solutions, integrating compassion into organizational strategy and community partnerships. Rosa shares insights on fiscal stewardship in the nonprofit sector, the importance of mission-driven leadership, and how St. Vincent’s adapts programs to better serve vulnerable populations.