Santa Cruz County Names Interim Human Services Director

From Santa Cruz Department of Human Services: County Administraive Officer Susan A. Mauriello is pleased to announce to appointment of Ellen Timberlake as interim Director of the Department of Human Services, effective Dec. 31, 2016.

Currently the Department’s Assistant Director, Timberlake has 22 years of experience with the County in Human Services administration, including 17 as Assistant Director. She is highly regarded for her leadership, knowledge and experience.

“I’m grateful for the trust the County has placed in me,” Timberlake said. “I expect to continue the great work we’ve been able to accomplish in delivering these critical services to local residents.”

“Ellen is a true professional who knows the Human Services Department well. She will be an effective steward while we continue our hiring process for a new Director,” Mauriello said.

One of the County’s largest departments, the Human Services Department delivers a range of federal, State and local programs to Santa Cruz County residents, including CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal enrollment, and various elder care, foster and family care, employment services and veterans programs.

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