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Podcast: Our Two Cents Podcast
Episode: 125 - Lauren Skidmore: Challenges Our Views on Homelessness
Description: Lauren Skidmore was named the new CEO of Bethany Services, Inc., the nonprofit that operates the Bakersfield Homeless Center and the Alliance Against Family Violence & Sexual Assault. Lauren replaced Louis Gill, who resigned after 21 years. She has spent five years working as district director for Assemblyman Vince Fong (R-Kern County) and was also appointed to the Kern County Planning Commission and Kern County Employee Retirement Association. Prior to working with Fong, Lauren grew up as a fifth-generation cattle rancher and was the director of Kern Citizens for Sustainable Government. Scott and Lauren discuss the services that the Bakersfield Homeless...