Thank you to all of the golfers and sponsors who joined us on Friday for our 4th annual Girls on the Green fundraiser golf tournament at Timbers at Troy! We had a fantastic day and enjoyed a special visit from Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman! Thank you to all of the golfers, sponsors, Hearts & Homes board members, Hearts & Homes staff, and Timbers staff who all made this a great event!
The Board of Directors of Hearts & Homes for Youth is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Chloe Perez as our new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). She is assuming the responsibilities following the retirement of our long time CEO Rex Smith.
Chloe first came to Hearts & Homes in 2000 and worked for two years as a Rehabilitation Counselor while she was working on her Masters. She returned in 2010 and was hired as the Program Administrator, responsible for oversight of all Residential Treatment Care Programs and was a driving force behind projects that enabled us to better serve the varied and changing needs of victimized, underserved, and emotionally troubled youth across the state of Maryland and the greater Mid-Atlantic region.
The Board of Directors unanimously selected Chloe as part of an extensive search. “Chloe impressed us with her leadership experiences and her extensive knowledge of the clinical healthcare field. It was clear to everyone involved in the search process that she has the skills, knowledge, experience, and vision to lead Hearts & Homes toward having an even greater impact. We know Chloe will continue to grow our footprint and move our work forward in new and dynamic directions, while ensuring that we stay true to our mission,” said Hearts & Homes Board Chair and Market President at BB&T Thomas Ransom.
“I am honored to be the new CEO of Hearts & Homes for Youth. Rex Smith is retiring after a lifetime of leadership in juvenile justice for the agency and the State of Maryland. Rex’s legacy has been an inspiration for me to lead the agency into its next chapter of service, continuing our dedication to providing youth with a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment to recover, develop, and thrive. I have been working with children, adolescents, and families in the state of Maryland for the past 5 years, with over 18 years of experience in social work and child welfare. As CEO, I will maintain my commitment to providing the best behavioral and mental health services for the youth in our care and find ways to better serve youth and families who are at-risk. I am grateful to this opportunity and for the exceptionally dedicated and creative team of executives, directors, managers, social workers, and counselors who have been the driving force behind our mission for over 50 years.”