Los Angeles, CA – Pathways LA, a non-profit organization that works to ensure access to quality, developmentally appropriate, and educationally stimulating childcare, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tamika Farr, MBA, as its new Chief Executive Officer. Founded in 1978 Pathways LA is regarded as an early leader in promoting childcare programs that are inclusive of all children, including those with special needs.
“Only 1 out of 9 children have access to quality child care. I am eager to work with the Pathways LA team and our elected officials to develop policies that will change this ratio, ensuring that all children have access to the quality child care required to pave their pathway to success,” said Farr.
Farr brings more than 20 years of experience working in nonprofit organizations, most recently serving as Executive Director of El Centro de Amistad, where she expanded the organization’s service area and programming two new locations. As CEO of Pathways LA, Farr will oversee the organization’s $28M budget and its programs that assist vulnerable working families, support childcare providers and educational services, and advocate for economically resilient communities. In her new role, Farr will guide the organization’s strategic planning process to ensure expansion, a focus on DEI, increased community connections and more.
The appointment of Farr follows a thorough recruitment process overseen by the Pathways LA Board of Directors in partnership with Envision Consulting—a minority-owned firm with offices in New York and Los Angeles, specializing in executive search, organizational strategy, merger exploration and executive leadership transitions.
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Los Angeles, CA – Shelby Williams-González has been named Chief Executive Officer of Inner-City Arts. Founded over thirty years ago, Inner-City Arts is widely regarded as one of the nation's most effective arts education providers, recognized as an oasis of learning, achievement and creativity in the heart of Skid Row and a vital partner in the work of transforming the lives of young people in Los Angeles and beyond.
Williams-González, a native Angeleno with more than twenty years of professional experience in arts, arts education, and youth empowerment, comes to Inner-City Arts as the Executive Director of artworxLA, a nonprofit that aims to reduce high school dropout rates through arts programming. She begins her transition into the role of CEO at Inner-City Arts this spring, with an anticipated full-time start date of June 1, 2021. Williams-González will oversee Inner-City Arts’ annual budget of $4.5 million, 30 full-time staff, and a robust network of schools and partners.
"I am so thrilled and deeply honored to be joining the Inner-City Arts team of educators, artists, creatives and advocates that are dedicated to ensuring the arts are a part of so many young people's lives,” says Williams- González, “As we re-emerge from the last 13 months of isolation, as well as a historic public health crisis, repeated atrocities of racial injustice and polarizing politics, it is the arts that will serve as a platform for healing and a catalyst to reimagine a future where we can all thrive.” She adds, “There is so much work to be done but we, as a team and as a community, are up for the challenge."
The appointment of Williams-González follows a thorough recruitment process overseen by the Board in partnership with Envision Consulting—an executive search and nonprofit strategy firm based in Pasadena and New York.
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Montclair, CA – OPARC, a Southern California based nonprofit that provides services to intellectually and developmentally disabled individuals, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stacey Proctor as their incoming President/CEO. OPARC serves over 800 adults in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties with a mission to provide employment, training, support and a sense of community to those served.
“On behalf of OPARC, we are thrilled to have Stacey take the helm as our next President/CEO,” said Kam Banerjee, Board Chair. “Her intellect, passion for service, and her creative vision for fulfilling our mission are among the many things that most impressed us and made her the best choice to lead us into our next chapter.”
Ms. Proctor brings with her over 30 years of prior success in the nonprofit world, managing programs for the disabled, fundraising, and building strategic relationships. Among her many accomplishments, as Executive Director of Casa Teresa, Orange County, CA she doubled campus size and number of residents served, and completed a $6 million campaign in six months and as Executive Director of Disability Rights Legal Center, Los Angeles, CA she coordinated completion of multiple high-profile cases and transformed a budget deficit to a budget surplus.
“I'm excited and honored to join OPARC as their new CEO,” said Ms. Proctor. “As we have been working through the extraordinary circumstances of COVID19, I welcome this opportunity to explore new opportunities and ensure the continuation of our current outstanding programs. I am inspired by the dedicated, experienced and compassionate staff and Board of Directors.”
OPARC entered the search process looking for a visionary who is passionate about their mission, believing that all individuals deserve the human right to be valued members of society regardless of their intellectual or physical capabilities. The Board of Directors has every confidence that they have found that leader in Ms. Proctor.
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Marin County, CA – Vivalon, a San Rafael-based nonprofit that promotes the independence, well-being and quality of life for older adults and people living with disabilities, is pleased to announce the appointment of Anne Grey as its new CEO. As CEO, Grey will be responsible for the strategic oversight and overall management of Vivalon and will report to Vivalon’s Board of Directors. Ms. Grey officially becomes the organization’s new CEO on February 15, 2021 after a 5-week active transition period.
"It’s an honor to be chosen for this role because there are such big shoes to fill, and Vivalon is at a pivotal point in its evolution," said Anne Grey, Vivalon’s new CEO. “With my background in policy and advocacy, I understand how a comprehensive public health approach can effect real change, and I’ve seen firsthand how social interaction and proper nutrition along with access to transportation and healthcare are vitally important. I understand the challenges facing our aging population today and in the future. Now is the time to forge change. I am absolutely thrilled to be chosen to take the baton and help to continue Vivalon’s legacy of caring and improving lives.”
Prior to Vivalon, Grey was Executive Director at the Alzheimer’s Association Orange County Chapter, where she rebuilt the chapter from the ground up, making it one of the leading nonprofits in Orange County. She has also served as Vice President at Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, executive director at OneLegacy Foundation, National Director and Executive Director at Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and Chief Operating Officer at American Heart Association Western States Affiliate.
“Vivalon has been serving Marin County for over 66 years, so a lot of consideration went into selecting a new CEO that reflects Vivalon’s values, shares our vision for the future, and can continue the momentum created by (outgoing CEO) Joe O’Hehir’s visionary leadership,” said Dennis D. Ryan, Vivalon Board President. “Anne’s breadth of experience combined with her proven leadership in stewarding growth, inspiring and mentoring teams, and strong fiscal management made her a clear top choice. We are thrilled that she is joining the Vivalon family.”
Among her many responsibilities, Ms. Grey will help oversee the building of Vivalon’s new state of the art Healthy Aging Campus, located in downtown San Rafael. The new campus, scheduled to open in 2022, will combine traditional medical services with coordinated care, social engagement, learning opportunities, nutrition services, and a myriad of activities and programs designed to promote healthy aging.
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