By Paradise Post staff, Sept 4, 2019
First 5 Butte County Children & Families Commission announced on Tuesday that name Anna Bauer has been named as its Executive Director.
According to a press release, Bauer has worked with the Commission since 2008 as a champion of home visitation, maternal mental health, and healing and resilience from adverse childhood experiences.
The commission noted that Bauer is now serving as a steering committee member for the Campaign to Counter Childhood Adversity (4CA) and on the Butte Strong committee, which guides philanthropy funding for those affected by the Camp Fire.
She succeeds former Director Yvonne McQuaid who retired on July 3.
“Anna has a historical understanding of the successes, strengths, and challenges of First 5 and a clear vision for the future of the organization,” Dr. Shaun-Adrián Choflá, Chair, First 5 Butte County Children & Families Commission said in the release. “We are looking forward to working with Anna in her new role and to continue advocating for children and families throughout our diverse county.
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