Dearest Amazing ASOH Community, On behalf of our Board of Directors, we are thrilled to announce that after a comprehensive search, we have officially appointed Rachel Stich, as our Chief Executive Officer.  Over the past 3 years, Rachel has poured her heart and experience into ASOH, first as our Executive Director, and most recently as our Interim CEO. Under Rachel's leadership, our team has expanded to serve 750 foster youth and children annually, secured 500+ affordable housing units, and launched a landmark homeless prevention pilot with the LA County Department of Child and Family Services. As we expand our evidence-based model across the country to New York City, we are thrilled for Rachel to lead with her fierce strategic acumen and deep, emotional understanding of our mission, along with an unwavering commitment to our DNA. With over 20 years of experience driving preventative solutions for youth experiencing homelessness, Rachel is uniquely positioned to continue the momentum and ensure absolute stability for our programs, whilst never losing the intimate thread of care that connects us all. This appointment marks a significant milestone as ASOH prepares to take a visionary leap forward, and as we celebrate the recent honor of 2026 Time Visionary as well as 2026 Fast Co World Changing Ideas for our groundbreaking model to support families who survived the LA wildfires. Eleven years ago, ASOH was born from a simple yet profound truth: that every young person aging out of foster care deserves a space that feels like love, safety, and a true sense of home. Over the years, we have woven together a beautiful community that has helped us change the lives of 5,000 individuals to date. We extend our profound gratitude to our community, volunteers, donors, partners, and the inspiring individuals we serve. We celebrate you and how far we have all come together. We collectively welcome Rachel to helm the next chapter in our organization’s history. With loving gratitude and in community spirit, Georgie and Melissa A Sense of Home Founders "On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are thrilled to announce Rachel Stich as A Sense of Home’s next Chief Executive Officer. Rachel deeply embodies the values and foundational spirit of A Sense of Home. Her character, integrity, and steadfast commitment to our mission make her uniquely equipped to lead the organization into the future. We have every confidence in Rachel’s leadership and are excited to partner with her as we build on A Sense of Home’s extraordinary momentum and expand our impact in the years ahead.” Sienna Lee and Dominic Perella A Sense of Home Board Co-Chairs "I am deeply honored to be serving our A Sense of Home community in this new role, as we expand our reach to support former foster youth nationwide. My commitment to advancing our mission and preserving the organization’s rich legacy remains steadfast and unwavering. Together, we will prevent homelessness, one young person, one family at a time. And together we will create a world where all youth aging out of foster care feel a sense of home and belonging, and are empowered to thrive." Rachel Stich A Sense of Home Chief Executive Officer   Support ASOH's Next Chapter   As one of only fifteen individuals selected worldwide, A Sense of Home's Founder and President, Georgie Smith, receives this distinguished honor for the life-changing impact she has had on youth aging out of foster care. Georgie's bold vision created a movement that not only provides a unique, scalable solution to preventing homelessness but also allows space for the best of humanity to shine.   Fast Company's World Changing Ideas List recognizes companies and organizations that are developing creative solutions to the most pressing issues of our time. This award affirms our unique model and capabilities to drive real-impact, not only for youth aging out of foster care, but also for our Disaster Recovery Program and our immediate response to support our fellow Angelenos who survived the fires.