Summer To-Do List – Keeping Up on the Catchup
Pre-parenthood, if you told me I would need to look out for the “summer slide,” I would have assumed you were referring to the dance you did at your cousin’s…
Here is what's happening at Vista Del Mar and around the mental health community.
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Vista Del Mar’s CEO Lena Wilson Nominated for Los Angeles Times’ Inspirational Women Forum and Leadership Awards
The Los Angeles Times B2B Publishing team named Lena Wilson, CEO of Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services, as a shortlisted nominee for the Inspirational Women Forum and Leadership…
It Takes a Village
If you’re a fan of old sayings then you’re well familiar with the phrase- ‘it takes a village.’ I admit some of these sayings don’t hold a lot of meaning…
Supporting the Whole Family – The Role of Wraparound
No matter where you are in your parenting journey, as in still figuring out how to change diapers with one hand or celebrating your now-grown child’s adult milestones, one thing…
Black History Month in Unison
As we await President Biden’s nomination of the first Black Supreme Court Justice, this historical moment is a stark reminder that Black History Month is living history, ever-evolving and intertwined…
The Multiplicity of Giving Back
When you hear the term giving back, what is the first image that comes to mind? I would guess most of us envision entering our payment info onto a donation form, but I want you to think bigger. While monetary support is vital to nonprofits worldwide (including here at Vista) fiscal support only scratches the…
Caring For Those Who Care Most
How various Vista Divisions supported our staff members
When I share an accomplishment of our agency, what I am sharing is the ceaseless efforts and passion of our Vista Staff. Each day our employees show up for the children and families we serve to make a meaningful difference in their lives. As the CEO of Vista, I aim to show each staff member the immeasurable amount of meaning they hold within our agency...
Arms Wide Open
I just hugged a dear, dear friend, who I haven’t seen in a while, and wow, does it feel good. As I look around our beautiful Los Angeles community, I…
And the Beat Goes On…
“At least I can still make you laugh.” That simple statement from my oldest daughter last May amid a growing pandemic captures this simple fact: no amount of darkness can…
Vista Del Mar Welcomes Celebrated Advocate Karriann Farrell Hinds, Esq. as Director of Government and Strategic Affairs
Vista is proud to welcome Karriann Farrell Hinds, Esq. to the newly created position of Director of Government and Strategic Affairs.
Building on her multi-faceted career as an accomplished community leader, political appointee, successful attorney, and passionate advocate for ensuring justice and equality for the underserved, Karriann joins Vista’s leadership team, effective immediately. She will cultivate and champion new opportunities for the 113-year-old, 4 Star Charity Navigator rated Social Service agency and those they serve…
Summer To-Do List – Keeping Up on the Catchup
Pre-parenthood, if you told me I would need to look out for the “summer slide,” I would have assumed you were referring to the dance you did at your cousin’s…
Vista Del Mar’s CEO Lena Wilson Nominated for Los Angeles Times’ Inspirational Women Forum and Leadership Awards
The Los Angeles Times B2B Publishing team named Lena Wilson, CEO of Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services, as a shortlisted nominee for the Inspirational Women Forum and Leadership…
It Takes a Village
If you’re a fan of old sayings then you’re well familiar with the phrase- ‘it takes a village.’ I admit some of these sayings don’t hold a lot of meaning…
Supporting the Whole Family – The Role of Wraparound
No matter where you are in your parenting journey, as in still figuring out how to change diapers with one hand or celebrating your now-grown child’s adult milestones, one thing…
Black History Month in Unison
As we await President Biden’s nomination of the first Black Supreme Court Justice, this historical moment is a stark reminder that Black History Month is living history, ever-evolving and intertwined…
The Multiplicity of Giving Back
When you hear the term giving back, what is the first image that comes to mind? I would guess most of us envision entering our payment info onto a donation form, but I want you to think bigger. While monetary support is vital to nonprofits worldwide (including here at Vista) fiscal support only scratches the…
Caring For Those Who Care Most
How various Vista Divisions supported our staff members
When I share an accomplishment of our agency, what I am sharing is the ceaseless efforts and passion of our Vista Staff. Each day our employees show up for the children and families we serve to make a meaningful difference in their lives. As the CEO of Vista, I aim to show each staff member the immeasurable amount of meaning they hold within our agency...
Arms Wide Open
I just hugged a dear, dear friend, who I haven’t seen in a while, and wow, does it feel good. As I look around our beautiful Los Angeles community, I…
And the Beat Goes On…
“At least I can still make you laugh.” That simple statement from my oldest daughter last May amid a growing pandemic captures this simple fact: no amount of darkness can…
Vista Del Mar Welcomes Celebrated Advocate Karriann Farrell Hinds, Esq. as Director of Government and Strategic Affairs
Vista is proud to welcome Karriann Farrell Hinds, Esq. to the newly created position of Director of Government and Strategic Affairs.
Building on her multi-faceted career as an accomplished community leader, political appointee, successful attorney, and passionate advocate for ensuring justice and equality for the underserved, Karriann joins Vista’s leadership team, effective immediately. She will cultivate and champion new opportunities for the 113-year-old, 4 Star Charity Navigator rated Social Service agency and those they serve…