Guided by the recommendation of the Transition & Search Committee and following a vote by the Board of Directors, we're thrilled to announce that Annie Van Avery will be the new Executive Director of Family Tree Clinic.
With Annie's deep experience, skills, and enthusiasm for the many communities we reach, we're confident that she's a great choice for this role at Family Tree.
Annie's start date will be May 16, overlapping with Outgoing Executive Director Alissa Light for a few weeks to allow for onboarding and a warm handoff of responsibilities. Said Alissa, "I am so deeply grateful to the board and Transition Committee for their intentional, interconnected, and deeply thoughtful process resulting in the selection of Annie Van Avery as Family Tree's next Executive Director. Annie brings incredible breadth and depth of experience, authentic connection, passion for Family Tree's mission, enthusiasm, and so much heart. The feeling I keep returning to is deep gratitude. I am just profoundly grateful to Annie, the board, the staff and our community, and can't wait to witness and champion and support where Family Tree goes and grows."
Board President and Transition Committee Co-Chair Sally Nixon said, "We are confident that Family Tree is ready for this transition because of the courage, compassion and vision that Alissa Light showed in her 12 years as Executive Director. Moving forward, we're thrilled to welcome Annie Van Avery to Family Tree and are confident that her deep leadership skills and experience along with her commitment to working collaboratively with the multiple and intersectional communities that we reach will be powerful assets. We are excited for all that is to come as we work together, continuing to build a bold future for Family Tree Clinic."
Said Annie recently, “I see Family Tree Clinic as a beacon of safety, acceptance, and light in the pursuit of affirming healthcare and education. In many ways the mission has never been as important as it is today. I am committed to stewarding the exceptional programs and services that have been that beacon and continuing to ensure that Family Tree evolves with the changing needs of our communities. I am thrilled to join FTC’s exceptional staff and board in co-creating this next chapter.”
Please share this exciting news and the next time you're in the neighborhood of our glorious new clinic, stop by to leave a message of welcome for Annie!
