By a unanimous vote on June 8, the Board of Supervisors concurred with the recommendation of County Executive Officer Mike Powers to appoint Melissa Livingston as the Director of the Human Services Agency.
Melissa Livingston has been with the County of Ventura since 1980, starting as a student worker for the Public Social Services Agency.
Livingston has held numerous leadership roles with the Agency and has contributed significantly to countywide programs and initiatives.
She said “It has been an honor to work along- side the Human Services Agency team and the County Family these past 40 years- as well as our collective partners- inclusive of cities, schools, businesses, philanthropy, community-based organizations, and non-profits.”
The Human Services Agency provides services and support to over 225,000 individuals representing nearly a quarter of the County’s residents. The mission of the Agency is to strengthen families, promote self-sufficiency, and support safety, health and well-being.
