Originally from the San Fernando Valley in Southern California, Helen De Young has been an active member of Monterey County for nearly 15 years. She formerly served on the boards of Monterey County Young Professionals Group, Salinas Jaycees, and Monterey Bay Alumni Panhellenic Group. And currently is on the Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare Foundation Board of Governors and serves on the PTA Board for a local Elementary School and is an active member of W.O.W.

Helen was formerly the Regional Director for the American Heart Association, American Stroke Association, and was Alumni & Community Relations Coordinator at CSU Monterey Bay.

De Young is a graduate of University of California Davis with a bachelor’s degree in Communications and American Studies, a member of the Chi Omega Fraternity, and was a club water polo player.

In her spare time, Helen enjoys spending time with her children, working out, gardening, being creative, hiking, and exploring the Central Coast.

Education

• University of California Davis