Press release:
New Futures has appointed veteran board member and management professional Jenn Ramirez Robson as its Interim Executive Director, beginning Oct. 1.

She replaces outgoing Executive Director Mario Paredes, who recently resigned for personal reasons.

While the agency is saddened to lose such a tireless supporter of New Futures and wish him the best, the Board moved forward with its succession plan and selected a strong and capable leader in Jenn Ramirez Robson.

Jenn Ramirez Robson has served on the board of director of New Futures since 2007. She brings a thorough understanding of the organization's mission, programs to help children and families, and its donor base. Ramirez Robson has served on the board's governance and development committees and as its vice president.

Along with her commitment to New Futures' mission, Ramirez Robson brings 20 years of management experience in the private sector and in local government.

During her career, she has served as a management analyst for the city manager of Burien, as well as a policy advisor, legislative analyst, project manager and technology professional with the City of Seattle.

She also has extensive experience as a supervisor and manager in the hospitality industry in Seattle. Ramirez Robson's professional achievements coupled with her deep-rooted, long-standing engagement within the Burien community will enable her to lead New Futures as it continues to support children and families in South King County to ensure that children succeed in school and in life.

New Futures believes that with change comes excitement - excitement for what the future holds - and looks forward to sharing in that future with you building upon the critically important work of New Futures in the communities of South King County.

New Futures' mission is to partner with families in their communities and with educators to ensure that children succeed in school and life. Its integrated, culturally relevant programs build skills, foster connectedness and promote strengths.

New Futures operates vibrant community learning centers at four low-income apartment complexes in South King County. New Futures provides on-site children and youth, family, and community-building programs for over 1,800 people on an annual basis.