About Us

Our Mission

Helping to eliminate domestic and sexual violence through supportive service, education, and expertise.

At New Life Center, we’re reimagining what our communities, and our lives, could look like without the fear and consequences of violence. We envision a society where every human feels safe, valued, and respected, allowing them to live the fullest life possible. That’s why it’s our mission to ensure safe, stable communities by preventing and responding to domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking.

Building communities free of violence is not an easy feat. With every aspect of our work, we’re that much closer to making it a reality for Arizonans.

We Envision An Arizona where all live free of domestic and sexual violence

History of New Life Center

New Life Center began as a vision of members of the Soroptimist International of Estrella – a woman-centric civic organization formed in 1921 in Oakland, California – who were moved by a presentation about the widespread nature of domestic violence and the critical need for shelters. Their heightened awareness of the prevalence of domestic violence in Maricopa County prompted the group to attend a chamber of commerce committee in 1986 where members of the community indicated a need for services for victims and their children. When it became clear no other group would take the lead in establishing a shelter on the westside of the county, the Soroptomist group decided to take action and establish a shelter on their own under the name “New Life Shelter” the next year. From there, one of Arizona’s largest domestic violence shelters was born.

Senior Leadership

The New Life Center leadership team is comprised of compassionate, dedicated, and highly qualified professionals in the domestic violence space. Meet the team helping us build safer communities across Arizona.

Angela Rose

Chief Programs Officer

Angela has worked in the field of victim services for over 20 years, previously serving as the Manager of a Victim Services Division for a municipal Prosecutor’s Office, overseeing victim advocacy services for approximately 4,000 victims annually. Angela has also worked in numerous human services capacities, including as a domestic violence advocate, transitional housing case manager director, and mobile crisis response. Angela has served on the Executive Board of the Arizona Coalition for Victim Services and trains Advocates and criminal justice professionals throughout the state of Arizona on topics related to advocacy and victimization.

Jason Moore

Chief Financial and Operating Officer

Jason brings extensive experience in nonprofit financial and operational leadership to his role at New Life Center. As Chief Financial and Operating Officer, he oversees budgeting, financial strategy, and day-to-day operations to ensure the long-term sustainability and impact of our mission. Jason is deeply committed to using sound financial stewardship to advance meaningful, mission-driven work. His leadership supports New Life Center’s efforts to provide safety, healing, and hope to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. In addition to his role at New Life Center, Jason serves on the Board of Directors for the Grand Canyon Institute, where he contributes to nonpartisan, evidence-based public policy development.

Kate Thoene

Chief Executive Officer

Kate Thoene has dedicated more than 25 years to the nonprofit sector in Arizona, building organizational capacity, leading strategic growth initiatives, and strengthening community impact across a variety of mission-driven organizations. Throughout her career, she has held executive leadership positions and has also consulted on special projects for numerous nonprofit agencies, providing expertise in social enterprise, fundraising and strengthening organizational infrastructure.

Kate currently serves as Chief Executive Officer at New Life Center, one of Arizona’s largest domestic violence shelters. Prior to joining New Life Center, she served as Executive Director of Waste Not, Chief Social Enterprise Officer at UMOM New Day Centers, and Director of Community Kitchen Programs at St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance.

In addition to her executive leadership experience, Kate teaches Social Entrepreneurship, Innovation and New Business Models, and Becoming a Champion of Change through Arizona State University’s Nonprofit Management Institute. She is an active community leader with extensive board governance experience and currently serves as Vice President of the Board of Directors for AZ Impact for Good.

Kate is recognized for her ability to build high-performing teams and create sustainable strategies that advance organizational mission and impact.