Youth & Family Services YMCA (YFS), a branch of the Channel Islands YMCA, has named four community-minded individuals to its Board of Directors.
They are James Workman, Susan Morris, Robert Sears, and Wendy Scott. Following is information about the new appointees:
James Workman: As the accounting manager at Montecito Bank & Trust, Workman brings his financial expertise to the YFS Board. He believes in creating a safe and secure environment for all children. Workman has a diverse range of interests, including investing, cooking, and travel. He is a graduate of UCSB.
Susan Morris: With a background in occupational therapy and a doctorate in research psychology, Morris has dedicated her career to improving the lives of children and patients facing challenging circumstances. She has a passion for capturing the patient voice to assess treatment outcomes.
Robert “Bob” Sears: A believer in giving back, Sears is a co-founder and board member of Haiti Healthcare Partner, a 501c3 organization. He serves as a mentor for SCORE, a nonprofit providing guidance to small businesses in Santa Barbara County. Sears runs a consulting company called Plymouth Associates. He is also a long-distance swimmer.
Wendy Scott: Committed to community service, Scott has volunteered with hospice patients, shelter animals, equine therapy programs, and the Food Bank. Her long relationship with the YMCA began in high school as a member of a TriHiY group. She understands the key role one caring adult can play in a young person’s life and is eager to make a difference through her work with YFS.
For more information, visit www.ciymca.org/yfs or contact Dan Noah, 805-569-1103 ext. 1028.
Youth & Family Services is a branch of the Channel Islands YMCA devoted to social services. YFS operates programs that provide a continuum of care to youth, young adults, and families.
Thousands of youth and young adults in the community experience homelessness, cycle their way through the foster care system, and face chronic stress that adversely impacts wellness and stability.
YFS programs are grounded in positive youth development whereby protective factors are bolstered, risk mitigated, and those in crisis have access to supportive services.