Former Pasadena Magazine Publisher Rebecca Haussling Joins Five Acres as Communications Director

Five Acres announced today that Rebecca Haussling has joined the organization as Communications Director. Previously, Haussling served as Co-Publisher of Pasadena Magazine.

“We are delighted to welcome Rebecca Haussling as a strong addition to the Five Acres executive team. With her extensive experience in publishing, expertise in communications and presence in the community, Rebecca will strengthen Five Acres’ positioning as a leading nonprofit organization meeting the needs of children and families in crisis throughout Southern California,” said Chanel Boutakidis, CEO, Five Acres.

In her new position at Five Acres, Haussling is responsible for managing external and internal communications, including branding, marketing, public relations and public affairs for Five Acres. Working closely with the senior leadership team, she will develop and implement communications strategies to increase awareness and enhance Five Acres’ positioning among key constituencies and the general public.

“After fifteen years in magazine publishing, I’m both excited and honored to join Five Acres to help shape and guide its communications strategies. Five Acres has an impressive history as a force for good in our community, as well as an innovative approach to its business practices,” said Haussling. “I believe wholeheartedly in the mission of Five Acres — transforming children’s lives — and I want to thank Chanel Boutakadis for this opportunity. I’m looking forward to helping the organization move forward into an even more dynamic future.”

Since launching the Pasadena Magazine in September 2007, Haussling served as a tireless advocate for Pasadena businesses and local charitable causes. She also founded the first-ever Innovation Summit Pasadena in October 2013, with the purpose of helping shine a spotlight on and create a sense of fellowship and shared mission among the growing technology and entrepreneurial community in Pasadena.

In 2010, Rebecca was honored as a Woman of Excellence by the YWCA. This honor recognizes women who bring positive change to their community.

Raised in western New York and southern Connecticut she has a degree in English Literature from the State University of New York. She recently completed her Masters in Organizational Leadership at Woodbury University, and lives in Altadena with her husband Nick and two-year-old son, Quinn.

Five Acres is a leading nonprofit organization providing successful solutions that ensure safety, well-being and permanent family homes for children and families in crisis throughout Southern California. Programs and services provided to more than 7,000 children and families each year includes residential care, education, mental health services, foster care, adoptions and domestic violence prevention programs.

The organization’s annual gala, Voices for Five Acres, will be held on Saturday, May 17, in Pasadena. The event will honor Michelle LeClair and Tena Clark for their joint dedication to meeting the needs of children and families in crisis. Tickets are $250 per person. Cocktail reception begins at 6 pm, with dinner and program at 7:30 pm, on Saturday, May 17, at The Trinity Ballroom, 778 South Rosemead Boulevard, in Pasadena.

For gala event tickets and information, please contact Jill Hawkins at (626) 791-1225, ext. 1, jill@mhpevents.com, or visit www.fiveacres.org.