Friends of Youth has announced that Kirkland resident Dave Padmos joined its team for youth.

“Friends of Youth has a tremendous mission and purpose which aligns with my personal goal to build a better working world,” Padmos said. “Friends of Youth provides housing, treatment, and prevention services for at risk youth and their families during an incredibly important time in young people’s lives. I am looking forward to supporting the work.”

Padmos, a principal at Ernst and Young, has more than 25 years of experience bringing client service expertise, consulting leadership and IT knowledge to media, public sector and technology clients.

“We are so pleased to welcome Dave to our Board of Directors,” said Terry Pottmeyer, President and CEO of Friends of Youth. “His professional experience and his heart for youth will be invaluable as we embark on our new strategic plan to strengthen our support for the vulnerable youth of our community.”

Friends of Youth is a non-profit agency that provides foster care, homeless youth services, housing, employment, counseling and prevention services for young people and their families in King and Snohomish Counties. For more information on Friends of Youth, visit www.friendsofyouth.org.