San Diego, CA – Just in Time for Foster Youth (JIT), a nonprofit organization dedicated to engaging a caring community to help transition-age foster youth achieve self-sufficiency and well-being, is proud to announce new board member, Wendy McKinney.

A trusted leader in nonprofit and for-profit business, Wendy McKinney has mastered how to prioritize work, family and a life of service. As the former Chief Development Officer for the American Red Cross and the San Diego History Center, and former Development Director for the Neighborhood House Association, she raised millions to benefit the San Diego region. As a former Financial Services Executive for AIG, she successfully led the sales and marketing team. For over 30 years, she has trained hundreds in leadership through conferences, retreats, and motivational speaking.

McKinney earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from UCLA and a Non-Profit Executive Leadership Certification from the University of Michigan. She and her husband live in San Diego, CA where they co-pastor a thriving local Christian ministry.  Wendy and her husband Pastor George, have three adult children.

For more information about Just in Time for Foster Youth, please visit https://jitfosteryouth.org/

About Just in Time for Foster Youth:   Just in Time for Foster Youth (JIT) is a nonprofit that serves young people out of the foster care system after age 18 who leave without a safety net or a family to assist with their transition to adulthood. JIT provides a community of support to help these young adults stay on the path to self-sufficiency. Serving nearly 2,000 youth annually, JIT is focused on stable housing, essential education, meaningful employment, financial security, reliable transportation, positive connections, confidence, and well-being. For more information, visit www.jitfosteryouth.org.