It is with great honor, and a little sadness, that I congratulate Jimi Lethbridge one last time on his retirement from Quality Trust after 23 years of service advocating on behalf of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Washington, DC.

I can’t describe Jimi’s experience or impact any better than he and Christine Foster Loo described in their articles in last month’s newsletter. If you missed the May newsletter or Jimi and Christine’s articles, I strongly encourage you to read them on our blog here.

What I can say is that Jimi has been an incredible partner over my last four years at Quality Trust. He was a valued sounding board as I got to know the staff and the work of Quality Trust and as we started to think about the possibilities for the future. I appreciated not only his ability to support and cheerlead the great work of his staff and the great accomplishments of the people we support but also how he pushed back and asked questions to make sure we never lose sight of why Quality Trust exists, what we’re meant to do, and who we’re meant to do it for and with.

Jimi, it has been a joy to talk about not just the important work of Quality Trust, but also tennis, hockey, dogs, music, and politics. I will greatly miss our bimonthly meetings and your infectious spirit. I know you are going to have a great retirement, and I wish you all the best. I can’t wait to hear about all your new travels and local gigs. With love, from Quality Trust!

Please note that Jimi’s last day is Thursday, June 18. After that time, please contact our main number or email us at (202) 448-1450 or [email protected] to make sure you get directed to the best person to help with your needs.