Kathy McCarthy Elected CA Alliance Board President

California Alliance of Child and Family Services Announces Election of Kathy McCarthy as Board President

Sacramento, Calif. August 5, 2025 - The California Alliance of Child and Family Services is proud to announce the election of Kathy McCarthy as the new President of the Board of Directors. With a distinguished career spanning non-profit, legal practice, corporate governance, and nonprofit leadership, Kathy brings expertise and a deep commitment to advancing services for children, youth, and families across California.

"Few leaders understand the connection of law, policy, and human services like Kathy McCarthy. Her decades of legal experience, combined with her deep commitment to equity and service to our most vulnerable communities, make her the ideal person to advance the CA Alliance’s mission, particularly during this time of considerable uncertainty,” said Pete Weldy, CEO of the California Alliance of Child and Family Services. “She understands how legislation directly impacts children and families and the non-profit organizations that serve them. I’m thrilled to welcome Kathy to this new role."