Director of Program Services
Hildy Paris is a seasoned nonprofit leader with over 36 years of executive experience, having served as Chief Operating Officer for North American Family Institute (NAFI), a human services agency operating more than 130 programs across 9 states. During her tenure, she chaired the NAFI Executive Team and played a key role in expanding and strengthening the organization’s impact through strategic leadership, program development, evidence-based implementation, and sound budgeting practices. Hildy recently joined the leadership of the Youth & Police Initiative, bringing her deep expertise in launching and sustaining effective community-based programs.