A Message From Jane Doe Inc.

On October 28, 2004, the Board of Directors at Jane Doe Inc. announced that Mary R. Lauby had been named Executive Director of Jane Doe Inc. and would assume her new job on Tuesday, January 18, 2005.

Mary R. Lauby has gained national recognition as the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence for the past ten years. In the mid 1980's, Mary was involved with the establishment of the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault. Since 2001, she has served as the Board President for the National Network to End Domestic Violence (the national coalition of the state DV coalitions). In addition to a wide variety of community involvement and awards, Mary was appointed to the National Violence Against Women Advisory Committee of the US Departments of Justice and Health & Human Services. Mary brings rich experience in innovative program development ranging from elder abuse, child witness, and batterer treatment to the creation of a Leadership Institute for People of Color and collaborations with the health care field.

Mary looks forward to bringing her Wisconsin experience and national perspective to Massachusetts, “Through education, advocacy and social action, we have made great strides in improving the lives of survivors and creating a society free from domestic and sexual abuse. I have long admired the innovative leadership of Massachusetts and am honored to join the Coalition as we continue our work towards safety and justice in our homes and our communities.”

Jane Doe Inc. is confident that Mary will be a tremendous asset to the Coalition and a wonderful new addition to the team. We all look forward to having Mary join the organization and to the beginning of an exciting new chapter in Jane Doe’s history.