DanversCARES Hires New Assistant Director

DanversCARES, a community coalition dedicated to supporting youth and families in making healthy decisions, has hired Lyle Harrod in the newly created position of Assistant Director.

In his role, Harrod will assist the program director and coalition members in implementing key goals, objectives and activities. He will provide training to community members and youth to build coalition capacity; implement community prevention programs; and supervise youth-driven prevention activities in school and community settings.

“The interview committee saw several qualified candidates for this position, but Lyle’s passion for working with youth and his experience in community-building activities made him the ideal person for this position,” said Peg Sallade, Director, DanversCARES.

Harrod, who grew up in Danvers and currently resides in Salem, comes to DanversCARES from LEAP for Education in Salem where he served as Program Coordinator since June, 2014. He previously worked as the Youth Programs Coordinator at the Danvers YMCA and an External Organizer at Service Employees Internal Union in Seattle, Washington.

“I’m thrilled to be working in the town that I grew up in helping to make a difference in the lives of its teens,” said Harrod. “I look forward to working with everyone involved with DanversCARES and continue to build on the great work that the organization has already done.”

Harrod received a Master of Science degree in Human Services – Organizational Management and Leadership from Springfield College. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from George Washington University.