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Our Executive Director, Lori Midthun, has over 10 years experience
working with youth and with non-profit organizations. She enjoys being
with young people, getting involved in the Bainbridge community, and
spending time outdoors with her husband and local physical therapist, Stuart Mitchell. Her undergraduate degree in psychology and masters in education make her a good fit for BYS. She can be reached directly at (206) 780-1849.
Midthun to lead BYS
Bainbridge Island Review
July 21, 2007
Lori Mitchell Midthun is preparing to replace retiring director Lois Lee as Executive Director of Bainbridge Youth Services.
Midthun, 32, has worked with youth for over a decade, most recently spending six years as Education Director of the Bainbridge-based Salish Sea Expeditions. She holds undergraduate degrees in psychology and religion from Luther College of Decorah, Iowa, and a master’s degree in education from Antioch University in Seattle.
Midthun said she was attracted to BYS because it addresses the “well-being” of students.
“We’re not just thinking about their grades, about their resumes, or about traditional ideas of success – BYS focuses on the well-being of students, which is important when considering the whole person and his or her ability to be successful,” she said.
With over 45 years of history on the island, the non-profit BYS is dedicated to promoting the social and emotional well being of the youth of Bainbridge Island and Kitsap County through no-cost counseling, job services, health and drug education, and other services.
Midthun will start in her new role on August 1.
