Grace McClelland will be joining HSD as the new Division Director for the Youth & Family Empowerment Division. Grace will begin work with HSD on Monday, January 9, 2012.

Grace brings a wealth of experience in the human services field. She is an energetic leader with more than 27 years of direct experience in the nonprofit arena. Most recently, Grace has been consulting with nonprofit agencies on infrastructure and program development, as well as grant writing and fundraising. Prior to her consultation work, Grace held leadership roles with agencies serving at-risk and vulnerable children and youth in Detroit, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia.

Grace is thrilled to join the leadership team at HSD and looks forward to having a larger impact on serving vulnerable youth and families. “Kids are suffering in this economy, and I can’t just sit back and watch it happen,” says Grace.  “Every child, youth and family deserves the best and we (at HSD) have a chance to reach for excellence in service.”