Karin Kelley-Torregroza,

Executive Director

For the past ten years, Karin Kelley-Torregroza has been managing innovative cross-sector and interdisciplinary collaborative initiatives that have increased the stability and success of children, adults, families and communities. She served as Director of School-Community Partnerships for the Redwood City School District, and staffed "Redwood City 2020", a cross-sector community visioning and improvement project. As part of this role she developed and directed collaborative school-based family resource centers for the area and led the development of Redwood City School District’s Community Schools initiative.

Most recently, Karin brought that experience to the Metro area as director of children, youth and family services for an area non-profit organization. Holding a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University, Karin has led trainings and presented at conferences on developing authentic, multi-sector collaboration.  In her spare time Karin and her husband enjoy playing soccer, mountain biking, kayaking and hiking with their dog, Elway.

Inspirational Quote:

"Do not follow where the path may lead.  Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." -- Harold R. McAlindon