Bob Lichtenstein, Board Member, Women Against Abuse

Abstract

When I first learned that I would be unable to interview the Executive Director of Women Against Abuse (WAA), I was admittedly disappointed. The thought of speaking with a member of the board instead, brought to mind a slew of misconceptions about board members that Bob Lichtenstein quickly proved were wrong. To Bob, serving on the Board of Women Against Abuse isn’t just a line on his resume or an opportunity for a tax write off. Bob’s connection with the organization is personal and spans nearly a decade. The dedication of the staff and the passion of the organization’s Executive Director, Jeannine L. Lisitski, is what inspires Bob and has kept him involved with WAA over the years. Today, Bob serves on three committees with WAA’s Board, acting as co-chair on one, and from time to time he can be seen in the court room, observing the hard work of the legal center team and putting a face on the clients who Women Against Abuse serves.