Recognition Category: Commitment
Why: Kelly has been at UMYH for over 20 years. In her time at UMYH she has worn many hats, most recently she has been wearing the Executive Director hat. In the past 10 years Kelly has been the Executive Director she has helped facilitate many agency changes. Kelly doesn’t stop at good enough; she strives for the best. She wants the best for the youth we serve, the staff and the agency. In the past 10 years we have built two brand new group homes for the residents. Kelly’s motto is that the residents’ group homes should be as nice, if not nicer, than our own homes. In addition to the new homes, several of our buildings have been remodeled and the Health and Wellness Building is currently being built. Kelly’s dedication to improving is shown in many ways. She strives to understand the needs of our families and community. Kelly is a servant leader that focuses on integrity in all that she does. She is committed to providing quality care and services and is dedicated to helping others.