An Update from KYC’s Leadership Team
After six years as Kenneth Young Center’s President & CEO, Grace Hong Duffin has announced that she will be resigning her position to move into the private sector, effective September 13, 2024.
“This was an incredibly difficult decision” Grace shared, “but ultimately, it’s the right time for me personally and I truly believe it’s the right time for the organization to move into its next chapter.”
Prior to being appointed the CEO, Grace served as KYC’s COO for three years, cumulatively dedicating nearly a decade of her career to the agency. During her tenure, the agency has grown exponentially in budget size, staffing, and most importantly, in the number of clients being served. Under her leadership, KYC opened the first LGBTQ+ Center in the northwest suburbs, broadened clinical and nonclinical recovery programs, grew services for older adults, embedded clinicians in high-need schools, and expanded crisis supports to serve clients when care is needed the most.
“We’re grateful for Grace’s impact at KYC and proud of the work this team does to support our community” said Elizabeth Demaret, Chair of the Board. “We wish her nothing but the best and have full confidence in the strength, integrity, and capacity of KYC’s Leadership Team to navigate this transition.”
Steven Gaydos, KYC’s Chief Financial Officer, will serve as the Interim CEO while a nationwide search is launched to identify the agency’s next leader. Steve brings more than 30 years of experience working in the finance and healthcare sectors, with 25 years focused on healthcare management and a decade in the nonprofit arena.
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