Drew Furedi is the President and CEO of Para Los Niños (PLN), a leading education and family services nonprofit supporting Los Angeles’ working families. Under his leadership, PLN partners with more than 10,000 children, youth, and families each year through integrated education, wellness supports and advocacy, addressing individual and systemic barriers to create pathways to success. In addition to operating early education centers, TK-8th grade schools, youth workforce development sites, and family services, PLN is the only children’s mental health provider in the Skid Row neighborhood.