Tampa Bay Newspapers | JWB’s Houghton named to Tampa Bay Thrives Board

Beth A. Houghton has been named to the board of directors for Tampa Bay Thrives, a nonprofit that envisions an emotionally healthy community where mental health is a priority and all thrive together.

Houghton serves as the chief executive officer for the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County. In her CEO role, she oversees an annual impact budget of $133 million. Her duties include overseeing the funding of high-quality programs that served more than 77,000 children and families last year.

She also directs the implementation of strategic initiatives and campaigns that benefit tens of thousands annually, including JWB’s Children’s Mental Health Initiative aimed at fostering prevention, early intervention, and treatment with a focus on children ages 4 to 11.

Houghton’s prior experience includes serving as CEO of the St. Petersburg Free Clinic and chief financial officer and general counsel of All Children’s Health System. She graduated with honors from Stetson College of Law, Tulane University Graduate School of Business, and Newcomb College of Tulane. She is licensed to practice law in Florida and served as Chairman of the Board for Signature Bank in St. Petersburg.

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