Kathy Hughes

Kathy Hughes, M.A., M.F.T., began her highly successful career with ChildNet Youth and Family Services in 1986. Prior to being named President/Chief Executive Officer in 2011, she served as case manager (1986), clinician (1990), treatment director (1992) and program director (1997) for the Long Beach Youth Home, formerly a division of ChildNet. She began her climb up the corporate ladder in 1998 as Special Projects Director. In 2000, she was promoted to Vice President of Community-based Services, followed by a promotion to Chief Operations Officer in 2009. She provided oversight of all ChildNet programs including Behavioral Health Services, Zinsmeyer Academy, Foster Care, Adoptions and Wraparound/Family Support Services. After beginning her ChildNet employment in an entry level position 27 years ago, she is now honored to provide ultimate oversight of the organization as the President/Chief Executive Officer as of April 2011. During her tenure with ChildNet, Ms. Hughes has been an integral part of the growth and expansion of the organization. She possesses excellent leadership skills and has been instrumental in policy development and program implementation. Ms. Hughes earned a B.A. in Psychology (1983) and an M.A. in Clinical Community Psychology (1985) both from CSU Dominguez Hills. She holds a Marriage, Family Therapist (M.F.T.) license.