Lacy Vong Named Board Chair of Fred Finch Youth & Family Services, Advancing Support for Youth & Families
OAKLAND, Calif., March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Fred Finch Youth & Family Services is pleased to announce that Lacy Vong, a long-standing member of the Board of Directors and current Vice Chair, will be sworn in as Board Chair on March 26, 2025. Vong, who has served on the Board since May 2021, is a transportation consultant and public service advocate. Her leadership will further strengthen Fred Finch's mental health services, behavioral health programs, and support for underserved youth and families across California.
Vong has served on the Fred Finch board for several years, leveraging her expertise in operations, policy analysis, and workforce development to help advance Fred Finch's mission of providing culturally responsive services to cultivate mental well-being. She is passionate about ensuring that marginalized communities receive the mental health and social services they need to thrive.
"I am honored to take on the role of Board Chair and continue working alongside an incredible organization dedicated to uplifting youth their families and communities," said Vong. "Fred Finch has a long history of providing essential services, and I look forward to supporting its mission, continued growth, and impact in communities that need it most."
Fred Finch President & CEO Tom Alexander expressed his enthusiasm for Vong's leadership in this new role. "Lacy's deep commitment to equitable service delivery and her expertise in public policy make her an invaluable leader for our organization," said Alexander. "We are thrilled to have her as our new Board Chair and look forward to her vision guiding us into the future."
As Fred Finch Youth & Family Services continues to expand mental health, education, and support programs for youth, families, and communities in California, Vong's leadership will play a crucial role in advancing innovative and culturally responsive care.
About Fred Finch Youth & Family Services
Fred Finch Youth & Family Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fostering resilience, wellness, and equity for youth, families, and communities. Through culturally responsive, trauma-informed care, we provide mental health, behavioral health, and social services to those facing complex challenges, including trauma, poverty, homelessness, systemic barriers, and cognitive disabilities. For more than a century, Fred Finch has partnered with individuals and communities to ensure access to compassionate, high-quality support that empowers people to build brighter futures. Learn more at https://www.fredfinch.org/
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