CEO/President Kathy McCarthy has been elected as president of the Board of Directors for the California Alliance of Child and Family Services. This appointment highlights Kathy’s exceptional leadership and commitment to advancing services for Californians of all ages.
Kathy’s leadership comes at a time when mental health services, foster care reform and youth programs face funding challenges. Under her guidance, the Alliance aims to bolster the accessibility of services to help communities that are often underserved receive the care they need to thrive.
The California Alliance of Child and Family Services is a 160-member organization that advocates for over a million Californians and envisions a place where all children and families thrive in loving, healthy and safe communities. They do this vital work through advocacy, education, research and training.
Pete Weldy, CEO of the California Alliance, praised Kathy’s leadership, saying, “Few leaders understand the connection of law, policy and human services like Kathy McCarthy. Her decades of legal experience and her deep commitment to equity and service to our most vulnerable communities make her the ideal person to advance the CA Alliance’s mission, particularly during this time of considerable uncertainty. She understands how legislation directly impacts children and families and the non-profit organizations that serve them. I’m thrilled to welcome Kathy to this new role.”
“Stepping into the role of Board President is a privilege. I look forward to partnering with leaders, members and advocates to create a brighter and healthier California,” said Kathy. “By fostering strong collaborations between policymakers, service providers and communities, I am hopeful Californians will have the support they need and deserve.”
As Kathy steps into her new role, she is committed to ensuring that the California Alliance remains a powerful advocate for change. With her at the helm, the Alliance will strengthen its advocacy efforts and unite partners across the state to create lasting change for California’s children and families.
Pacific Clinics maintains a multifaceted partnership with the Alliance. Executive Director, Healthcare Business Garrett Zabel is chair of its Insurance Committee and Chief Public Policy and Advocacy Officer Eva Terrazas is the outgoing chair of the Behavioral Health Committee.
