JORIE DAS
Executive Director
Friends of the Children – Los Angeles
Jorie Das is redefining child welfare prevention in Los Angeles County by proving that one consistent relationship can change the trajectory of a child’s life. As executive director of Friends of the Children–Los Angeles (Friends LA), Das has led one of the organization’s most transformative periods of growth, positioning it as a nationally recognized model for long-term, relationship-based prevention.
Drawing on more than a decade of nonprofit leadership in youth development, trauma-informed care, and systems change, Das has built an organization that is influencing how Los Angeles invests in prevention, mental health, and family stability. Her own lived experience in the foster care system and commitment to youth advocacy shape a leadership style grounded in empathy, accountability, strategic partnerships, and measurable outcomes.
