Family & Youth Services Bureau President and Program Directors
BeLinda Georgeff, President & CEO
BeLinda has served in a variety of different management capacities at FYSB since 2010 and as Vice President/Grants Manager in her last role prior to being promoted to President & CEO. She has an array of experience working in social services and has provided vocational rehabilitation and counseling services for disabled veterans as well as special education, mental health, and counseling services for at-risk youth and those with exceptional needs.
BeLinda earned her bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Criminal Justice and master’s degree in Counseling, all from Purdue University. She is an avid sports fan and particularly enjoys mixed martial arts and baseball. Being a die-hard Cubs fan, Wrigley Field is her favorite place to be during non-work hours. She also enjoys exercising, going to the beach and spending time with her daughter.
DeLaney McGinley, Director of Clinical Services
DeLaney began her career with FYSB in 2017 during her master’s program at Valparaiso University as an intern assisting in Clinical Services. Upon completing her master’s degree, DeLaney started at FYSB fulltime as a clinician. Within her time at FYSB, she has served as a Counselor, Program Coordinator, and now the Director of Clinical Services. As Director, she utilizes her passion to empathetically connect with her clients and build the foundation for growth and healing. “My goal is to generate a comfortable space for our clients to feel supported and valued. I hope to provide a warm encouraging atmosphere to allow the adolescents I work with to be their authentic self.”
DeLaney earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Lewis University and her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Valparaiso University. While attending Lewis University, DeLaney was a hammer thrower on the Great Lakes Valley Conference track and field championship team. While an injury and surgeries ended her formal athletic career, she can still be found in the gym regularly, boating, fishing, and spending quality time with her family and friends.
“Be patient, have integrity, and do your best.”