Constance Collins

Background

About Constance Collins

Ms. Collins is President and Executive Director of the National Women’s Shelter Network leading the movement to end and prevent homelessness for the most vulnerable women and children in our country and the shelters that serve them. She also serves as President of the Lotus House Women’s Shelter and its extended family of charitable organizations, recognizing the importance of remaining close to the ground in her service work. After nearly 20 years as a full time volunteer, she remains more committed than ever in her mission to end and prevent homelessness in our country. Her advocacy is deeply rooted in and informed by direct service to women and children in need, creating trauma-informed, evidence-based solutions that address the gender-specific needs of women, youth and children experiencing homelessness. She has co-authored and received many awards for her work over the past 20 years and was most recently recognized by Forbes 50 Over 50: Impact. Ms. Collins is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida and the District of Columbia. In addition to serving as a passionate advocate to end and prevent homelessness, Ms. Collins is an expert in corporate responsibility helping foundations and companies advance their social impact and available for speaking engagements and select corporate board service.