The Children's Institute Executive and Leadership Team

David Miles, the President & Chief Executive Officer at The Children's Institute, directs the organization's overarching strategy and operational execution. Miles guides the non-profit's mission to serve children and families healing from the effects of family and community violence across Los Angeles. This leadership involves overseeing the integration of evidence-based clinical services, youth development programs, and essential family support services designed to address the holistic needs of individuals and families. Miles ensures the organization's therapeutic focus on Recovery, Resilience, and Readiness remains central to all initiatives, empowering youth to build confidence and develop skills to overcome emotional and situational barriers. The President & Chief Executive Officer actively engages with stakeholders and secures critical funding, including significant investments from foundations like the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation, to expand the organization's reach into communities like Watts and Central Los Angeles. David Miles drives the vision for breaking through barriers to foster healthy, productive lives for thousands of families throughout Los Angeles County.

Anne Curnutt, the Chief Technology Officer at The Children's Institute, architects the organization's technology strategy and infrastructure to support its critical mission. Curnutt oversees the implementation and management of technological solutions that enhance service delivery for children and families affected by violence and poverty in Los Angeles. This role involves ensuring the seamless operation of digital platforms used for therapy, intervention services, parenting workshops, and early childcare programs. The Chief Technology Officer drives innovation in how technology can better serve the organization's multi-service approach, which combines clinical services, youth development, and family support. Curnutt ensures that technological advancements align with the core principles of Recovery, Resilience, and Readiness, enabling greater access and impact across Los Angeles County. By optimizing the technology stack, Anne Curnutt supports the organization's capacity to deliver services in English, Spanish, and Korean, reaching thousands of families across multiple campuses and satellite centers.

Andrew Horvath, the Chief Information Officer at The Children's Institute, manages the organization's information systems and data integrity to support its extensive service network. Horvath ensures that all information technology infrastructure effectively supports the delivery of clinical services, youth development programs, and family support across Los Angeles. This responsibility includes safeguarding sensitive client data and ensuring compliance with privacy regulations while facilitating access to vital resources for staff. The Chief Information Officer plays a crucial part in integrating technology solutions that enhance the organization's ability to address the effects of family and community violence, child abuse, neglect, domestic and gang violence, and poverty. Andrew Horvath drives the strategic planning for information systems, ensuring they are scalable and adaptable to the evolving needs of the thousands of families served at The Children's Institute's campuses and satellite locations. Horvath's leadership ensures operational efficiency and supports the organization's therapeutic focus on Recovery, Resilience, and Readiness.

Jacqueline Atkins, the Regional VP, Programs at The Children's Institute, directs the execution and expansion of vital services for children and families across Los Angeles County. Atkins oversees the implementation of evidence-based clinical services, youth development initiatives, and family support programs designed to heal the effects of violence and poverty. This leadership role involves managing operations across multiple campuses, including the Otis Booth campus, Burton Green Campus, and the Mid-Wilshire campus, as well as satellite centers in Watts and San Pedro/Long Beach. The Regional VP, Programs ensures that trauma support, intervention services, parenting workshops, and early childcare programs are delivered effectively in English, Spanish, and Korean. Jacqueline Atkins champions the organization's therapeutic focus on Recovery, Resilience, and Readiness, guiding teams to empower youth and families to break through emotional and situational barriers. Atkins's strategic oversight ensures the consistent delivery of high-impact services that foster healthy, productive lives for thousands of individuals throughout the region.