Become A Board Member

Executive Board of Directors

The OWL Board of Directors is an integral part of furthering the agency’s mission, vision and goals, helping to ensure the safety and well-being of youth and families served. The Board is responsible for a variety of functions, including, but not limited to:

• Hiring and supporting the executive director.
• Overseeing the strategic plan.
• Actively participating with staff in the overall programmatic planning process.
• Determining, monitoring and strengthening the organization’s programs and services.
• Working in partnership with the executive director and development staff to raise funds.
• Adopting an annual budget and ensuring proper financial controls are in place.
• Ensuring legal and ethical integrity.
• Recruiting and orienting new Board members, and assessing Board performance.

For more information on joining the OWL Board of Directors, please contact Donald Plehn, VP of Marketing & Communications, at 818-431-2720, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.