’40 Under 40′ – Jody Ketcheside – Turning Point of Central California

Oct 08, 2013 No Comments by

Jody Ketcheside has lived in Fresno for 20 years.  She has a  bachelor’s of science degree in criminology with a victimology option, and has been  working with homeless populations, including chronically homeless,  homeless youth, homeless families, and survivors of human trafficking for 14 years.

Ketcheside began working with at risk youth in group homes, moved on as shelter manager for the Economic Opportunities Commission’s (EOC) Sanctuary Youth Shelter, and then became manager of EOC’s Transitional Living Centers for homeless youth.  During her time at EOC, Ketcheside implemented Central Valley Against Human Trafficking, a grant funded anti-human trafficking program that spearheaded the Central Valley Freedom Coalition, a coalition of non-profit providers and law enforcement dedicated to ending human trafficking in the Central Valley.

 

 

Ketcheside currently operates and provides oversight for programs that provide housing to Fresno’s most vulnerable homeless populations for Turning Point of Central California, Inc.  Additionally, Ketcheside is the current chairperson for the board of directors of Fresno-Madera Continuum of Care, providing leadership to the non-profit community dedicated to ending homelessness.  She also serves as vice chair on the board of directors for the California Coalition for Youth, an agency that provides legislative advocacy for California’s runaway and homeless youth population.

 

Favorite Movie:  “The Nightmare Before Christmas”

Favorite Music Artist/Band:  Oingo Boingo

Last Book Read:  “Wicked:  The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West” by Gregory Maguire

 

Business Street Online’s “40 Under 40” Ultimate Networking Event honors and is attended by some of the top business professionals in the private and public sectors in central California who are under the age of 40.  The “40 Under 40” Ultimate Networking Event will be held on November 7, 2013 at the Holiday Inn Fresno Downtown.  For more information, please visit www.40u40.com

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