Lifeworks Services Welcomes New Chief Growth Officer

Richfield, Minnesota (June 23, 2025) – Lifeworks Services, Inc., a nonprofit advancing disability inclusion for 60 years, is excited to announce the appointment of Kelly Monson as Chief Growth Officer, a new position for the organization.

“We are so excited to welcome Kelly to ‘Team Lifeworks.’ Kelly’s expertise in program operations, business development, and innovation will directly benefit our 4,000+ clients statewide. Kelly’s role will be critical in helping Lifeworks live up to our vision of a world where disability inclusion is the standard – not the exception,” says Gertrude Matemba-Mutasa, President and CEO.

Formerly the Senior Vice President of Operations, Child and Family Wellbeing at YMCA of the North, Monson comes to Lifeworks with 17 years of nonprofit and government sector experience. Monson holds a Master of Public Affairs from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Arts in Education from Concordia University.

“I’m thrilled to join Lifeworks at such a pivotal moment in its 60-year history,” Kelly shared. “The organization’s unwavering commitment to operational excellence and its inspiring mission to advance disability inclusion deeply resonate with me. As we continue in this exciting phase of growth and expansion, I look forward to working alongside this passionate team to unlock new opportunities, scale our impact, and help shape the future of Lifeworks.”

About Lifeworks

Since 1965, Lifeworks Services Inc. has advanced disability inclusion. From grassroots beginnings, Lifeworks has evolved alongside people with disabilities and their families, supporting over 5,500 people annually. Together, we reimagine what’s possible through innovative solutions for careers, daily activities, community engagement, and in-home services. We collaborate with employers, communities, and government agencies to co-create expanded opportunities that build more accessible, equitable, and diverse communities. Learn more: lifeworks.org.