Vivian Wan Named CEO of Abode Services

The Abode Board of Directors is excited to announce that Vivian Wan has become the chief executive officer of Abode Services, as the organization implements its executive succession plan.  

Vivian took the reins of Abode Services’ leadership - effective Jan. 1, 2024 - continuing her nearly two decades of dedicated experience helping Abode fulfill its mission to end homelessness. As part of the succession plan, Louis Chicoine is leading Abode Housing Development and Abode Property Management – as he prepares for his future retirement.  

Abode is fortunate to make this leadership transition at this moment, as very few organizations of its size have been able to initiate an executive succession plan while situated in such a robust position of strength.  

Vivian has been a leader at Abode for 17 years, transforming Abode Services from a small nonprofit serving close to 1,000 people experiencing homelessness every year to an industry leader now serving more than 15,000 people a year through sustainable housing solutions. Her commitment to excellence, growth of evidence-based practices, and authentic partnerships have helped expand Abode’s impact throughout seven Bay Area counties. Vivian’s passion for ending homelessness, strategic vision, and deep understanding of its complex and impactful operations have made her uniquely qualified to lead Abode Services.  

“This is an exciting time for Abode,” said Tarrah Henrie, president of Abode’s board of directors. “We are fortunate to have Vivian Wan, a leader within Abode Services, and an expert in the housing and homelessness field, take the helm as our next CEO.”

This new chapter in Abode’s evolution will ensure stable and visionary leadership for the organization. Abode is confident that this succession plan will keep the organization strong, specifically as it reorganizes its family of agencies tasked with addressing homelessness holistically through services, housing development, and property management.