Following the departure of its leader Mauricio Diaz, Dress for Success Quad Cities announced today it will be searching for a new executive director to lead the area nonprofit dedicated to helping women gain financial independence.
Dress for Success QC announced what it called Mr. Diaz’s immediate departure in a news release today, Sept. 18. When asked by the QCBJ about the reason for his exit, Board Chair Chris Papke declined to release any additional information on behalf of the board.
She did say in the news release “We wish Mauricio all the best in his future endeavors and are now focused on finding our next executive director.”
Mr. Diaz came aboard at Dress for Success in May of 2022. Two years later, he was selected for the QCBJ’s 40 Under 40 leaders by members of the class of 2023.
Before joining Dress for Success QC, Mr. Diaz worked as field organizer for the Iowa Democratic Party since 2018.
He replaced Tyla Sherwin-Cole. She left Dress for Success QC in March 2022 to become executive director of the Doris & Victor Day Foundation in Rock Island.
How to apply
Those interested in applying for the role can find job description details on Indeed, Ms. Papke said. Applications will be accepted until the role is filled. The organization also annoucedd its staff and volunteers will continue to offer programming during the application process.
Dress for Success Quad Cities is committed to providing women with a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools to help them thrive in the workplace.
The Indeed post describes the full-time job, which will pay $50,000-$60,000 a year, this way:
“We’re looking for an energetic and visionary Executive Director to lead Dress for Success Quad Cities into its next exciting phase of growth. The Executive Director will collaborate with our Board and staff to drive fundraising, planning, operations, and strategic programs. This role involves managing the budget and finances, reporting to various stakeholders, and overseeing a small team.”
