Peggy Byrd

Peggy Nelson Byrd has worked in the nonprofit sector for many years.  Currently, she manages the housing department at The Place, a shelter and outreach program for homeless youth.  Her previous experience includes working at the Department of Human Services in both Georgia and Virginia, and substitute teaching.  She has a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from California State University, Sacramento.

Peggy has three grown children that live throughout the US.  She and her husband, Ken, love spending time with them and their families.