Just in Time for Foster Youth, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping youth leaving the foster care system obtain essential transitional support that sets them on a pathway to success, has named Kristy Gregg to its Board of Directors, where she is Board President Elect with a July 1, 2013 inaugural date.
Ms. Gregg is the Vice President/Community Affairs Manager for U.S. Bank in the Southern California region; and Vice President, Marketing/Community Relations, responsible for advertising, public relations, special events. Her activities have included implementing a financial literacy program for high school students; coordinating a recycling program; developing partnerships with San Diego City Schools, including a staff volunteer program, and two scholarship programs.
Prior to working at U.S. Bank, Ms. Gregg co-owned a retail business and served as a real estate associate and financial investment advisor. She has also worked in management and administration in the construction, architectural and medical fields.
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“We’re truly honored to have Kristy as a member of our Board of Directors,” said Don Wells, Executive Director of Just in Time for Foster Youth. “Kristy has shown a tremendous passion for children through her work and involvement in the San Diego Community. We’re excited about the experience and enthusiasm she brings to our board.”
Ms. Gregg’s vast history of community engagement includes serving on the board of Nice Guys and the board and executive committee of LEAD San Diego. Her other board memberships include San Diego Neighborhood Funders, the Children’s Initiative, STAR/PAL, and United Way. She is a member of San Diego Grantmakers; the finance committee of the East County Economic Development Council, the San Diego County’s Childcare and Development Council, Sharp Hospice Care Regatta, the San Diego Women’s Foundation, and the San Diego Unified School District’s Literary Task Force.
Ms. Gregg earned the Outstanding Organizational Volunteer Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP); the United Way Volunteer of the Year Award, was a recipient of Tribute to Women in Industry (TWIN), the Chargers Quarterback Award, and the Padres “Community Leader” awards. She is a LEAD grad and a San Diego State University certificate program entitled “Community Economic Development.”
