Foundation For Community Health: Marshall Miles Interviews Kelly Parker, Executive Director, Housatonic Youth Service Bureau

Kelly Parker
Executive Director at Housatonic Youth Service Bureau

HYSB exists to strengthen the emotional health of youth and families in the Northwest Corner Community

We provide free behavioral health services and  empowerment programs in partnership with our public schools, local organizations, donors and volunteers.

Kelly brings more than 12 years of experience in youth development and education, crisis intervention, and non-profit management and development to the position. She is passionate about the need to make mental health services easily available to young people and their families, especially in these uncertain times, and values collaborative approaches that engage area schools, other mental health service providers, and HYSB volunteers and donors. Her multi-faceted experience and expertise will serve HYSB well as it continues to meet the mental health needs of youth and families in the Northwest Corner.

Kelly has a Master of Public Administration degree from Marist College, and dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Elementary Education and Women’s Studies, with a minor in psychology.