The Orange County-Based Nonprofit Appoints Kristin Byrnes, MS to Lead the Organization

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., Aug. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Project Access, the leading provider of vital health, education and employment services to families, children and seniors living in low-income housing communities, and its Board of Directors proudly announces the appointment of Kristin Byrnes as CEO & President.  Mrs. Byrnes most recently served as Executive Vice President for Project Access and officially stepped into her new position on August 2, 2010.  

Mrs. Byrnes began her career with Project Access in early 2004, where she was hired to oversee the service strategy.  She developed and implemented the service roadmap by creating new programs and service offerings based on the needs of residents and prospects throughout the state of California. In addition, Byrnes was responsible for the development of new business opportunities and fundraising efforts for Project Access.

Mrs. Byrnes has a proven track record of developing programs, overseeing operations, coordinating grant writing and developing business partnerships, all of which are vital for the strengthening of the organization's effectiveness.  Byrnes has more than 18 years experience working in the nonprofit sector in areas such as management, organizational development, leadership, business development, operations, strategic planning, cultivating relationships, program development, and evaluation.

Kristin Byrnes received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Services, with a minor in Gerontology, from La Roche College, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and she received a Masters of Science degree in Professional Leadership, with an emphasis on Nonprofit Management, from Carlow University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

"It's a privilege to be appointed CEO & President of this amazing organization as we continue to serve thousands of low-income individuals throughout California," said Kristin Byrnes.  "In partnership with the staff and Board of Directors, I look forward to building Project Access's core strengths and increasing our impact with respect to the implementation of social services.  Project Access has been my home for the last six and a half years and I am very fortunate to work with such a tremendous team."

"We are delighted to have Kristin leading the charge as Project Access continues to increase the number of individuals served and truly makes a difference in the lives of our residents," said Project Access Founder and Board Chair, Jon Webb. "Her expertise and dedication will lead the organization to success both internally as well as among the people we serve."

Project Access

Project Access is the leading provider of vital health, education and employment services for families, children and seniors living in low-income housing communities.  Our goal is to keep families employed, children in school and seniors active. Project Access was founded in 1999 by Jonathan B. Webb and has continuously delivered programs and services to our residents by way of family and senior resource centers established in the low-income housing communities where they live, as well as through providing outreach and referral services.  We believe in eliminating barriers and setting individuals up for success.  Today, Project Access serves residents in more than 30 low-income housing communities in California, which benefited more than 9,000 youth, adults, and seniors in 2009. Project Access, Inc. (IRS EIN# 33-0834635) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with corporate offices located in Newport Beach, California. For more information about Project Access, contact Sondra Contino at (949) 253-6200, ext. 305 or go to http://www.project-access.org.

SOURCE Project Access

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