YES to YOUTH appoints new board of directors executive committee

THE WOODLANDS, TX – YES to YOUTH - Montgomery County Youth Services recently announced the newly appointed leaders of its leadership, with the confirmation of the new Board of Directors Executive Committee.

YES to YOUTH is a locally based nonprofit organzation that strengthens the emotional and mental health development of youth and families by providing crisis intervention, counseling, and suicide prevention services. We provide a safe and nurturing home where abused, battered, sex-trafficked, homeless, and at-risk youth begin healing from the past and become empowered for the future.

According to a statement on the official social media page of the organization, the newly appointed committee is “a group of passionate and dedicated leaders committed to guiding our organization toward continued success. Their combined expertise, vision, and strategic leadership will play a crucial role in advancing our mission and making a lasting impact.”

The committee consists of:

• Board Chair – Lauren Jansenn, Senior Vice President, Frost Banking Investments Insurance
• Vice Chair – Kristen Bates, Attorney, Wilder McGee, P.C.
• Secretary – Eric Thiergood, Senior Counsel, ExxonMobil
• Treasurer – Deneen Newman, Executive Medical Science Liaison, Dyax Corp / Shire Inc / Takeda
• Ex Officio – Bill Malone, ExxonMobil, Retired

YES to YOUTH’s services include

• Individual, Group, and Family Mental Health Counseling
• Crisis Intervention for Youth and Families
• Suicide Prevention for Youth and Families
• BridgeWay Emergency Youth Shelter (Ages 10-17)
• Prevention Presentations and Crisis Counseling in Schools
• Decisions Parenting and Youth Skills Group
• 24-Hour Crisis Hotline 888-756-8682

All services are provided at no cost to the organization’s clients.