December 17, 2020

This week’s Profiles in Leadership spotlights Frank Mecca, who is retiring as Executive Director of the County Welfare Directors Association of California. In a world where abused children and those least fortunate often struggle to have a voice, Frank brought power, deftness and a demand to protect those who are unable to protect themselves, while equipping counties with the tools and resources to deliver. He leaves a lasting legacy. Frank has served as CWDA Executive Director since 1991; during that time, he has helped shape critical state policy on a wide variety of human-service issues. Frank has been a strong partner of CSAC throughout the years, working beside us on numerous crucial issues and constantly fighting to protect and reform the state’s safety net. As an expert in a wide variety of areas — from poverty and child welfare to other complex California budget and policy issues — Frank has been called upon to advise state leaders on crucial state initiatives through posts on Governor Gavin Newsom’s Council of Regional Homelessness Advisors and the State Child Welfare Council. Thank you, Frank, for your decades of leadership on behalf of California Counties and the communities we serve. We wish you the best in retirement.