Kelly L. White, MA, LMFT

Kelly L. White, M.A., LMFT, is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Non-Profit Management as a result of her role as Chief Executive Officer of Villa Esperanza Services. Serving individuals with disabilities and their families since its inception in 1961, Villa Esperanza, translates to “House of Hope” and assists children and adults with an array of disabilities such as autism, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy in the areas of care, education, employment programs and much more. Now, over fifty years later, Villa Esperanza serves 24 school districts and providing services to more than 600 disabled individuals throughout Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.

As Chief Executive Officer, Kelly is an esteemed mental health professional specializing in the following: forecasting, program development and evaluation, leadership development, organizational development, community outreach, strategic planning, social services and more. In this position, Kelly ensures both her staff and volunteers have the knowledge and passion to help build independence and confidence in each individual that passes through their doors.

 

Recognized by the National Association of Professional Women as a VIP Woman of The Year, Kelly maintains affiliation with the Alliance for Non-Profit Management as well as the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. A graduate of the Phillips Graduate Institute, Kelly attained her Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy in addition to her undergraduate degree in Psychology from St. Cloud State University. Kelly also received her Certificate of Leadership from the Claremont Graduate University – Peter F Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management. To learn more, please visit www.villaesperanzaservices.org.