Santa Ynez Valley Helping People has announced its board leadership slate for the 2025–26 fiscal year alongside a new set of strategic priorities.

Becky Barieau will continue as board president of the local social services nonprofit, with John Kuelbs stepping in as vice president. Joyce Talmadge will remain secretary, and Francisca Escobar will continue as treasurer.

“As we step into this new chapter, I am profoundly grateful for the commitment and leadership of this board,” said Erica Jane Flores, CEO of PHP. “Becky leads with humility and heart, and our entire board models what it means to serve with purpose.”

The nonprofit’s priorities include exterior renovations to its Solvang headquarters and a capital fundraiser to support the work, as well as building capacity as a Medi-Cal prov

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