Youth Eastside Services (YES) welcomed three new members to its Board of Trustees. Victoria Fanning of Kirkland has joined as a community volunteer, along with Sammamish resident Mimi Ramsey, an advisor at Wells Fargo Private Bank, and Scott Hammons, owner of Elite Sports & Spine in Bellevue.

s the mother of two teenage boys, Fanning brings excellent community connections and an understanding for the struggles youth and families can face. First introduced to YES by another board member, Fanning decided to join the board so she could find ways to help youth and families who need the services YES provides. She has joined the committee that helps plan YES’ annual fund raiser, the Invest in Youth Breakfast, which is coming up April 26 at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue.

“I bring a perspective on parenting in today’s environment and a true enthusiasm for the cause,” said Fanning.

“Our new additions brings our board to 27 business and community members and we are pleased to have their input and support as we plan for meeting the needs of our community in these challenging economic times,” said YES Executive Director Patti Skelton-McGougan. For more information, visit www.YouthEastsideServices.org.