LEHIGH VALLEY, PA (07/07/2021) – Valley Youth House is pleased to announce that John “Jay” Deppeler, M.Ed., has been selected to serve as the Executive Vice President for Program Growth.

This new position will help Valley Youth House identify opportunities to provide quality programming to additional youth and families and manage contract negotiations with various county and state funders and Managed Care Organizations.

Jay most recently served as EVP/Chief Administration and Program Officer for Inperium, Inc., a nonprofit whose agencies provide services in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral Health, Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice, and Drug & Alcohol sectors. Prior to that, Jay served as President & CEO of Edison Court, Inc., which provides behavioral health and residential programs for youth with various behavioral challenges.

Jay received a B.A. in Psychology from Muhlenburg College and a M.Ed. in Counseling and Human Services from Lehigh University.

For a full list of Valley Youth House’s leadership team, please visit our website.

About Valley Youth House
Valley Youth House (valleyyouthhouse.org) does more than just provide homes for Pennsylvania’s vulnerable, abused, and homeless youth. We partner with thousands of individuals each year to build a solid foundation for young people and their families. With dedicated street outreach, housing, counseling, skills training, health, prevention, and intervention services, we empower resilient young people in establishing promising futures.

 
Information provided to TVL by:
Mary Harvilla
Marketing & Communications Officer
https://www.valleyyouthhouse.org/

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