Creating Social Change with Joe Meyer, CEO of Shelterhouse

Today we interview Joe Meyer, CEO & President of Shelterhouse. This is the story of a man who has wanted to help people and make an impact his entire life. Joe will take us down the journey of how he got involved in non-profits, how he helped to grow Shelterhouse from 25 to 140 employees, and what homelessness in Northern Virginia looks like today.

Some of the topics discussed:

The childhood experience that led Joe to the path of non-profits
How to give opportunity to those who are less fortunate
The impact of racism on homelessness
Homelessness in Fairfax County
Refreshing the culture of Shelterhouse and carrying out the core values

Get in touch with Joe Meyer:

www.shelterhouse.org

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About the Podcast

The NoVA Business Podcast

A series of interviews with Northern Virginia's most influential business leaders.

The NoVA Business podcast is a stream of interviews with NoVA's leading entrepreneurs, business owners, and executives.

Northern Virginia is America’s best-known secret. With Ranking #1 in the nation for workforce and education and #3 for business friendliness, NoVA is a hotspot for the world’s top talent and entrepreneurs. There's no question why companies like Amazon and Capital One call NoVA home for their headquarters.

On this podcast, we will share the inspiring stories of leaders who are shaping the community around us. Listen to the challenges they have overcome, the lessons learned, and the vision they have moving forward. Get ready for a series of epic conversations!

The NoVA Business Podcast is sponsored by The Business Benefits Group.

About your hosts

Jessica Du Bois

Jessica Du Bois is a consultant and advisor for employee benefits, working with dozens of companies in the D.C. region. Creating The NoVA Business Podcast became one of Jessica's goals after working with many of the incredible business leaders in Northern Virginia.

The podcast is a collection of stories that tell us the trials and successes that have formed the community around us. No gimmicks. No paid interviews. Just real-life storytelling of the friends and leaders that inspire you.

When Jessica isn't interviewing for the podcast or advising on benefits, you can find her coaching boxing classes or training for her next half marathon.

Derek Winn

As a corporate health care strategist, Derek has had the unique opportunity to partner with hundreds of leading and admired businesses across Northern Virginia. Given his role, he has been able to witness and support businesses during the best of times as well as the worst of times.

These stories are the fuel for the Northern Virginia Business Podcast - the only podcast focused exclusively on the founders, leaders, and heroes in our own backyard of Northern Virginia.

These stories are intended to captivate and inspire those who continue to shape the landscape of Northern Virginia.

While he spends the majority of his time working in Fairfax, he has the most fun at home in Warrenton with his family.