For season three of our podcast, we are taking a moment to reflect on our benefactor, Jack Murdock. We are looking at current industry leaders who focus on and exemplify key areas and traits that were of particular importance and interest to Jack.

In today’s episode, Steve Moore, executive director of the Murdock Trust, speaks with Jeff Carr, the CEO of Albertina Kerr about the current state of mental health services in our community.

For more than 110 years, Albertina Kerr has provided services for children and the families of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health challenges and other social barriers through a variety of projects and programs. As a fun side note, Albertina Kerr received the first official grant approved by the Murdock Trust in 1975. 

Jeff joined Albertina Kerr in 2016 where he oversees management of the nonprofit. A graduate of Northwest Nazarene University, he has an extensive professional background leading organizations serving vulnerable communities, including the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Los Angeles and the Special Olympics World Games held in Los Angeles in 2015 as well as a wealth of service to community-focused roles, including Chief of Staff to the Mayor of Los Angeles , COO of Sojourners and the Executive Director of the Bresee Foundation.