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Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona (CCS) | Apr 16, 2025
Contacts
Elena Dwyre, CEO
elenad@ccs-soaz.org
(520) 670-0802
Katherine Thurston, Marketing & Communications Director
katherinet@ccs-soaz.org
(520) 260-3032
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona Welcomes Stephanie Crawford as New Executive Director of Corporate Quality & Compliance
TUCSON, Ariz. - (April 2, 2025): Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona (CCS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephanie Crawford as the new Executive Director of Corporate Quality & Compliance. With over 28 years of experience in the community mental health system and a demonstrated history of leadership, strategy, and operational excellence, Stephanie brings a wealth of expertise to her new role at CCS.
A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) since 2004, Stephanie is known for her solution-oriented leadership and relentless commitment to improving program quality, effectiveness, and outcomes. She has a proven record of successfully building and managing cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving continuous process improvements. Her expertise spans risk management, quality improvement, compliance, and strategic planning — all essential to ensuring that CCS continues to provide high-quality, person-centered services across Southern Arizona.
In her most recent roles as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operations Officer at Community Health Associates, Stephanie directed operational and strategic initiatives that resulted in enhanced compliance, expanded services, and significant growth. She has led diverse teams across multiple locations and has been instrumental in improving outcomes through the implementation of innovative programs and policies.
“Stephanie’s extensive experience in compliance and quality assurance will play a critical role in strengthening our commitment to service excellence,” said Elena Dwyre, CEO of Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona. “Her ability to enhance organizational effectiveness and ensure regulatory compliance aligns perfectly with our ongoing mission to provide help, create hope, and serve all."
In her new role, Stephanie will oversee corporate quality and compliance efforts across CCS programs, ensuring alignment with best practices, regulatory requirements, and CCS’s mission to serve the most vulnerable populations.
“Joining Catholic Community Services gives me the opportunity to advance a mission that deeply resonates with my values,” said Stephanie Crawford. “I am excited to lead efforts that not only uphold compliance and quality but also empower our teams to enhance the safety and effectiveness of our programs, ensuring that we continue to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.”
About Catholic Community Services:
Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona has been dedicated to Providing Help, Creating Hope, and Serving All since 1933. As a diverse family of clients, staff, volunteers, and donors, CCS is committed to touching lives daily, guided by love, hope, and compassion. Offering a wide range of services, including our Community Outreach Program for the Deaf, the Pio Decimo Center for young children, the Good Neighbor Alliance Center in Sierra Vista, and our new Medical Respite Center for men and women experiencing homelessness, we provide access to essential resources. With services in Yuma, Sierra Vista, and beyond, we work to ensure the safety, stability, and lifelong health of vulnerable communities.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Katherine Thurston
Marketing & Communications Director
(520) 260-3032
katherinet@ccs-soaz.org
Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona
268 W. Adams Street
Tucson, Arizona 85705
www.ccs-soaz.org.