Josie Casarrubias
Josie Casarrubias serves as the Director of Rescue Mission Alliance San Fernando Valley and proudly holds the distinction of being the first woman to lead the organization in the San Fernando Valley. She leads with vision, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to restoring hope in the lives of those experiencing homelessness. With over a decade of nonprofit leadership and more than 20 years of experience in health and community service, Josie brings both professional excellence and heartfelt dedication to her work. As a wife and a mother, she carries a deep understanding of the challenges families face, which fuels her passion to serve with dignity, empathy, and purpose. Josie’s leadership is marked by integrity, compassion, and a profound calling to uplift others. She oversees both a family shelter and a men’s life recovery program, where her and her team guide individuals from crisis to stability through holistic, faith-centered care. Josie is committed not just to helping people survive, but to seeing lives fully restored and thriving—making her a truly deserving Inspirational Woman of the Year.