Full Name
Amy Turk
Title
Chief of Programs
Organization
Downtown Womens Center
Speaker Bio
With a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Amy was hired at OPCC in 2001 as night staff. She moved through various roles until she eventually became OPCC’s Director of Daybreak Services for Homeless Women. By the time she left the organization, she had received her Master’s degree in Social Work from California State University, Los Angeles, and had more than 12 years of experience working with adult women experiencing homelessness and mental illness.Since coming to DWC in January 2013 to oversee the Center’s various programs and services, Amy has played a major role in strengthening partnerships, expanding services, and advocating for women experiencing homelessness. Amy was instrumental in launching the 1-in-4 National Convenings on Women’s Homelessness, the first ever national conference bringing together similar programs to discuss best practices, research, and advocacy.