Lutheran Services in America is a national network of 300 Lutheran health and human services organizations that reaches one in 50 people in America each year. We lead innovative collaborations with our member organizations and partners in philanthropy, academia, healthcare and others to address the most critical challenges in our communities and empower people to lead their best lives. Together, we are advancing innovation and achieving a healthier, more equitable future for all people in the United States.

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Lutheran Services in America amplifies the voice of its $23 billion network to champion community leaders and advance policies and practices that improve the lives of people and communities. We leverage the shared values, trust and heritage of Lutheran social ministry to drive systemic change for children, older adults, families, people with disabilities, veterans, refugees and others experiencing need in the United States. Our national network model uniquely positions us to mobilize around ambitious goals and address complex challenges facing people and communities today.

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ALESIA FRERICHS, PRESIDENT & CEO

Alesia Frerichs is the President & CEO of Lutheran Services in America. Alesia previously served as the chief strategist for the network’s collaboration and innovation efforts. During her tenure, Alesia launched several groundbreaking initiatives, including the Results Innovation Lab, Rural Aging Action Network, Reimagining Diversity Collaborative and other programs that connect national partners with social sector leaders and empower older adults, children, families and others experiencing need.

Prior to joining Lutheran Services in America, Alesia was an entrepreneur who launched and led an independent consulting practice for 10 years, providing strategic management support to nonprofit executives. She also held senior leadership positions at MCI WorldCom and Sapere Consulting. She currently serves on the board of Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing and the Lutheran Financial Managers Association and is a member of the Lutheran Church of the Reformation in Washington, DC.

Alesia earned an M.S. in statistics from The George Washington University and a B.S. in economics from St. Olaf College.