Jennifer Lopez named Friends Association Executive Director

Friends Association for the Care & Protection of Children welcomes
Jennifer Lopez as its new Executive Director.

As Executive Director, Lopez will be responsible for managing the organization
and providing strategic planning to enhance the agency’s mission of ending
homelessness in Chester County. Lopez most recently served as Chester
County’s Deputy Chief of Adult Probation & Pretrial Services, and will
begin her new role on January 21, 2019.

“We are thrilled to have Jennifer on board, and we are confident that she will
bring a fresh perspective to the organization while continuing the high quality
of service that Friends Association provides to families facing homelessness in
Chester County,” said Brian Boreman, Friends Association Board President.

“Jennifer was selected after a comprehensive and exhaustive search to
find an Executive Director who could take Friends Association to the next level
as the breadth of our outreach grows, “said Boreman.

“I look forward to leading the organization in January. As a big picture
thinker with executive management skills and direct social service experience I
will promote the mission and vision of Friends Association,” says Lopez.

Lopez’s leadership is driven by first-hand experience working with families in
transition with varying needs and a passion to empower diverse communities.

“Her familiarity with local organizations and varying levels of government
agencies brings with it a deep understanding of partnerships, systems, process
and gaps. She is a visionary leader, motivated to increase family stabilization
and strengthen communities,” added Boreman.

Last year Friends Association prevented homelessness for 122 families and 270
children in Chester County.