Marc Yellin is a UCSC Slug (BA ’75, MA’77) and has lived in Mid-County with his family since 1987. Marc is a full time Emergency Medicine Physician at Dominican Hospital where he also serves as one of the Assistant ED Medical Directors. His interests and professional activities involve our local EMS system, Disaster Management and Mental Health and he serves on several local commissions and committees focused on those areas.

Marc and his family became involved with Balance in “the early days” when their son, Aaron was born some 20+ years ago. Aaron had multiple medical challenges and required significant assistance and support to allow him to grow, find joy, and comfort. Their family as a whole also needed support in order to meet the challenges faced, persevere and remain “whole”. “Vicky George and the Balance staff were on our speed dial, tolerated our frequent calls, supported and guided us in our never anticipated journey.” Some of the early strategy sessions for developing Kid Quest took place around the Yellin dining table. Balance SCC became an integral part of their lives.

In his local work with Mental Health and the Special Needs Communities, Marc is all too aware of the critical role served by an organization such as Balance SCC. The importance to the client and their families is unmeasurable. 

“I am honored to be allowed the opportunity to serve on the Board of Balance SCC to help promote, solidify and expand its services and role in our community.”