After serving as MSC’s CEO since 2012, Robin Corak has announced she will be retiring in January 2024. “I’m proud of what MSC has accomplished over the last ten years and am excited to see what additional growth can happen under new leadership. I’m looking forward to joining my husband Richard in retirement, traveling together, and focusing more on my writing.“ 

Robin joined the MSC staff in 2001 as Employment Program Supervisor and was promoted to CEO in 2012. Under Robin’s leadership, MSC has seen tremendous growth including the following accomplishments: 

  • Implementation of agency wide DEI efforts including a staff-led diversity, equity, and inclusion committee 
  • Construction and/or acquisition of an additional 150 affordable housing units including William J. Woods Veterans House 
  • Launched Redondo Heights to bring an additional 334 units of affordable housing to South King County 
  • Revenue increases reflecting 179% growth in the organization’s budget 
  • Staff growth to almost 100 employees 
  • Representation on a variety of local and national boards and councils 
  • MSC Programs designated as best practices by local and national entities 

“Robin will be greatly missed,” shares Joe Atkinson, President of MSC’s Board of Directors. “She is admired and well-respected by staff, the board, our partners, and the community. She created an inclusive and welcoming culture for all who enter MSC’s doors and has done a tremendous job in growing our organization in a way that better connects with and serves our community.” 

“This was not an easy decision for me. I am, and have always been, deeply committed to MSC’s mission and to helping our community members find economic stability. The staff we have at MSC are amazing and equally committed to our mission. I am confident that our current staff and those that will join MSC in the coming years will take MSC even further towards fulfilling our mission of building a future without poverty,” shares Robin.  

MSC’s board of directors has established a search committee to guide the process and select the best candidate to lead MSC into the next decade and further. As more information becomes available regarding the search process, it will be posted on MSC’s website at mschelps.org/CEOsearch.