ANAHEIM HILLS, Calif., Jan. 12, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canyon Acres Children and Family Services, a charity organization committed to providing homes, care, treatment and supportive services for abused, neglected and emotionally troubled children and their families, today announced that Barbara D'Amato has joined its board of directors. D'Amato is the founder and CEO of Trilogy Capital Corporation and has a distinguished track record in philanthropy.
"We are very pleased to have Barbara join our board," said Clete Menke, President of Canyon Acres. "Barbara is able to create a unique atmosphere of vision, ambition and achievement with her leadership style, and this will help the agency continue to provide the safety, comfort and hope our children deserve.
"Trilogy Capital Corporation is a West Coast boutique investment banking firm specializing in financial, investment, growth and cash flow needs of midsize manufacturing, distributing and service companies. Prior to Trilogy, D'Amato spent 18+ years in the corporate banking and capital markets. Her career includes senior executive posts at BNP Paribas-Bank of the West, Comerica Bank and Bank of America. A former model, D'Amato was born in Argentina and holds a BA from UCLA and an MBA from Harvard Business School."
"I am thrilled to serve on the Canyon Acres board," said D'Amato. "Canyon Acres provides vital services to our most severely neglected and abused children, and I join the agency in its commitment to building the programs and communities that will bring hope and love into their lives."
ABOUT CANYON ACRES
Canyon Acres Children and Family Services has been serving children throughout Orange County since 1980 providing the highest level of care and therapeutic treatment to children who suffer from a variety of emotional and psychological disorders. Canyon Acres gives children nurturing, treatment, and opportunities that they need to grow up in safe, loving, and stable families. For more information about Canyon Acres Children and Family Services, contact Bock Communications at + 1-714-540-1030 or canyonacres@bockpr.com or visit the Canyon Acres Children and Family Services web site at www.canyonacres.org.