About

Kaye Turpin has owned and operated her own consulting firm for the past ten years specializing in capacity building, strategic planning, fund development and compliance services. Some of her clients include the Chaldean Community Center of El Cajon, Miracle Babies, the North County Economic Development Council, East County Transitional Living Center, and the Poway Alano Club and Recovery Center. Kaye served as Vice President of Development & Marketing for Home of Guiding Hands for six years as a member of the executive leadership team. She managed the agency’s fundraising efforts of planned giving, grants management, major gifts fundraising, mail appeals, special events, and digital marketing & advertising. She is also certified in volunteer management and crisis communication. These credentials, along with her own journey of long-term recovery, have afforded her opportunities to serve on various boards and commissions aiding in the mental health crisis. She is an appointee of Supervisor Joel Anderson to the San Diego County Behavioral Health Board, representing those affected by substance use disorder. Kaye has 10-years of sobriety and she is a certified peer support specialist with a Medical credential, specializing in homeless outreach interventions. She volunteers her time for several crisis support efforts within her community. She is also a Board Member for Vegas Stronger, a Las Vegas based nonprofit dedicated to eliminating homelessness caused by addiction. Kaye has a bachelors degree in Business Administration and a masters degree in Nonprofit Leadership from the University of San Diego. In her free time she enjoys backpacking and night hiking.