April 2021
DHS Newsletter
In this edition:

  • Notes from the director
  • Youth and staff collaborate to address racial equity
  • OA introduces new senior leader of program and provider services
  • Five questions with Myra McNeill

News articles are uploaded to the DHS website as soon as they become available. For the most up-to-date news, visit DHS News online. 
After her first month as DHS Director, Erin Dalton reflects on her values and approach to the role.
Youth and staff collaborate to address racial equity
A group of transition age youth (TAY) and staff from DHS and the 412 Youth Zone have spent the last few months working together to normalize conversations around race and to create supportive connections during an especially challenging time.
OA introduces new senior leader of program and provider services
On April 12, DHS's Office of Administration (OA) welcomed Amber Farr in a newly created position: senior leader of program and provider services. Amber is a philanthropist (personally and professionally) who volunteers for and works on behalf of individuals and organizations who are striving to make people and communities better.
Five questions with Myra McNeill
Myra is senior applied learning and development specialist for the Collaborative for Applied Learning, Trauma and Technical Support (CATTS) team in the Office of Administration (OA).
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