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President & CEO
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Terri Varnum has more than 40 years of management and leadership experience, 27 years of which has been with Ettie Lee. Prior to assuming the role of President & CEO, Terri served Ettie Lee as their Vice President of Finance, Research and Quality Improvement. She has held a leadership role in program development and evaluation, implementation of evidence based practices, and has championed the value of national accreditation, leading Ettie Lee to the achievement of COA accreditation. Previously Terri held several private sector positions in financial leadership.
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Director of Foster Care Adoption
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Karen Turner began her tenure at Ettie Lee as a child care worker. Then, for two years beginning in 1992, she and her husband (and two small children) were the house parents at Ettie Lee's Mt. Jurupa Home. Karen then went on to supervise the group homes and Intensive Day Treatment Program. Currently as a director she oversees quality Improvement and Staff Development as well as the residential programs and transitional housing. Karen has been employed with Ettie Lee for 30 years and she earned her double major at California State University Fullerton in Psychology and Sociology.
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Director of
Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Program
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Kellie Jarvae, LMFT, is the Vice President of Operations at Ettie Lee Youth & Family Services. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Kellie brings extensive experience in residential treatment, mental health services, and program leadership for children, youth, and families. She earned her master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Azusa Pacific University and has dedicated her career to supporting young people through trauma-informed, compassionate care. Kellie is passionate about building strong clinical teams and creating safe, supportive environments where youth can heal, grow, and thrive.
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