We are pleased to announce that Darlene Kiyan has been named Chief Executive Officer of St. Barnabas Senior Services, effective Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Ms. Kiyan comes to SBSS from Toberman Neighborhood Center in San Pedro and has significant experience leading organizations and impacting the lives of families through various programs. Drawing from her vast experience and skills set, she has consistently focused on leadership, education, and the physical wellbeing of her clients.

Before she began her meaningful work at Toberman Neighborhood Center, Ms. Kiyan worked with numerous organizations including the YMCA of Greater Los Angeles, Playworks Southern California, and Break the Cycle; serving as executive director of these organizations since 1999. She is recognized for increasing organizational and community engagement as well as developing and maintaining a wide variety of programs, strategic planning, fundraising, and much more.

On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, we are grateful for the hard work of the search committee and are confident that the most qualified candidate was selected to lead SBSS through a new and exciting transition. We look forward to beginning this phase under Ms. Kiyan’s exceptional and promising leadership.

Please join us in giving Ms. Kiyan our warmest welcome.

Best regards,
Jodi Cohn and Andrea Leeb
SBSS Board Co-Chairs