Grand Rapids Business Journal
The Grand Rapids-based business services nonprofit GROW said Monday that it hired Ysasi for the role, effective April 26. Ysasi will succeed Bonnie Nawara, who announced her retirement in December.
Ysasi comes to GROW from The SOURCE, a nonprofit focused on reducing employment barriers and creating opportunities for mobility for employees that work for their partner organizations, where she was executive director. She also is currently Second Ward commissioner for the city of Grand Rapids.
GROW said its nationwide search for Nawara’s replacement garnered more than 100 applicants. Deborah Phillips, board president, said Ysasi was a standout candidate.