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Courtney Baltiyskyy (she/her) is an advocate for children, youth, and their families. She has over 15 years of experience in child and youth program development and is now the Vice President of Policy and Advocacy with the YMCA of San Diego County. Courtney helps strategize for social impact, focusing on multiple policy issues, including child care, expanded learning programs, youth homelessness, and mental and behavioral health. She holds a BA from Whittier College and an MPA from San Diego State University. Courtney served in the Peace Corps in Ukraine and still works to support communities there. She is also the founder and facilitates the Children First Collective San Diego. Many would say she has built a career on leveraging the intersection between sectors through a collaborative spirit, innovative thinking, and evidence-based decision-making. Connection to nature through gardening and exploring the outdoors with her two young kiddos gives her joy.