Chief Executive Officer
CurrentEpiscopal Community Services breaks barriers and transforms communities through programs rooted in a tradition of action and faith in God. We envision an abundant and equitable society where all have unlimited potential. ECS's extraordinary team of 450 dedicated professionals serve 7,000 people a year across 23 locations, providing early childhood education and mental and behavioral health services; substance use disorder treatment: and transitional housing for individuals experiencing homelessness. ECS operates on a $38 million budget. ECS welcomes and serves all and is guided by its values of Belonging, Respect, Empowerment, Exploration, and Stewardship.Since joining ECS in April 2021 the team, board of directors, and I have: Transitioned from a membership organization model of governance to a self-perpetuating board. We recruited community and corporate leaders to the board to bring a diversity of age, experience, ethnicity. In 2023, the ECS Board was recognized by USD with a Kaleidoscope Award for Good Governance. Created a three-year strategic plan with mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities, and repositioned the organization, which included a rebranding and focus on raising the organization's awareness and connections in the community. Launched a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility initiative, including staff education, programming, and a staff-led DEI Committee that is currently examining how ECS recruits and retains its stellar staff.Expanded ECS services in the areas of homelessness, substance use disorder, and children's mental health, opening a new Safe Haven homeless transitional housing program in partnership with the City and County of San Diego, expanding Para Las Familias to serve a broader age span of children needing mental health support, and will be opening a residential substance use disorder treatment facility for transition age youth in 2024.
