St. Joseph the Worker Names John C. Delaney II as New CEO

St. Joseph the Worker, an Arizona nonprofit focused on helping individuals overcome barriers to employment and achieve self-sufficiency, has named John C. Delaney II as its new chief executive officer.

Delaney succeeds Carrie Masters and brings extensive nonprofit leadership and operational experience to the role, including serving as executive director of André House, where The Worker traces its beginnings nearly four decades ago. Most recently, he served as director of business administration at St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Earlier in his career, Delaney spent 10 years with a nonprofit law firm, taking on roles focused on operations and organizational expansion.

“Carrie has done a phenomenal job leading The Worker and building a strong foundation for its future,” Delaney said. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to build on that work and, first and foremost, listen and learn from the people who know this organization best. The mission is what drew me here. Helping people find meaningful employment and create greater stability in their lives is deeply personal to me.”

That connection dates back to Delaney’s childhood. Until he was six, his mother relied on public assistance, and his family moved frequently without stable housing. A job opportunity as a receptionist ultimately gave his mother a path toward financial stability. She worked her way up and eventually purchased a home.

“Because an employer gave my mother a chance, I saw what employment could mean for an entire family,” Delaney said. “That experience stayed with me, and it’s a big part of why the work at The Worker resonates so strongly with me.”

Today, The Worker helps individuals overcome barriers to sustainable, full-time employment, with programs designed to connect people with jobs and provide support as they work toward greater stability. The organization served 5,345 individuals during 2026 and documented 1,711 verified full-time employment outcomes.

Active job seekers typically secure employment in less than 30 days. Through its Workforce Villages program, 84 percent of participants who exited the program successfully completed it and transitioned into stable housing. Graduates earned an average of $21 per hour and left the program with an average of $5,276 in savings.

“John understands both the challenges facing the people we serve and the importance of running a strong organization that can deliver measurable results,” Masters said. “He brings the experience, compassion and collaborative leadership needed to build on what our team has accomplished and carry The Worker’s mission forward.”

Delaney will begin his tenure alongside incoming Board Chair Matt Feeney, one of The Worker’s founders. Delaney and Feeney previously worked together during Delaney’s leadership of André House, creating a direct connection between the organization’s founding vision and the leadership guiding its next chapter.

“I’m excited about what comes next,” Delaney added. “Having Matt back as Board Chair gives us a unique opportunity to stay connected to the vision that started the organization nearly 40 years ago while looking toward its future. Our job is to keep strengthening what works so we can help more people find meaningful employment, secure housing, and build lasting stability.” For more behind this Frontdoor, visit theworkeraz.org.