After more than six years in the role, Les Cave is retiring April 4, according to a news release, and Scamp will take on the position April 7.
What we know
Scamp has lived in the Spring/Klein community for over 20 years and has worked with organizations that support women and families for just as long, officials said. Areas of focus have included behavioral health, re-entry and housing services.
Her most recent role has been serving as CEO of Santa Maria Hostel since 2014. According to the release, Scamp’s education includes a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and a master’s degree in social work from the University of Houston.
She has served on several boards and support state and local projects, including:
- Network of Behavioral Health Providers Board of Directors
- Pathways Community HUB Community Advisory Council
- Community Engagement Advisory Board for Baylor College of Medicine/University of Houston’s Consortium for Translational and Precision Health
- Harris County Plan of Safe Care Steering Committee
- Texas Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Collaboration
- Houston/Harris County Office of Drug Policy Task Force
NAM provides basic assistance such as food, shelter, health services and educational programming to those in need locally. The organization relies on donors, volunteers and community partners. Learn more at www.namonline.org.
