Jacob's House in Temecula hires executive director

TEMECULA  Jacob's House, the nonprofit hospitality home founded by former Temecula City Manager Shawn Nelson, has hired Linda Mejia as executive director, according to a news release issued by the nonprofit's board of directors.

Mejia has more than 30 years experience working in the public safety and civil service realms. The nonprofit recently bought a large ranch home on Jedediah Smith Road near Margarita Road. Nelson stated in the release that she will help the nonprofit "hit the ground running" when it opens the home later this year.

The nonprofit was founded by Nelson as a memorial to his son Jacob, who died from injuries suffered during a 2006 car crash.

Like Nelson, Mejia also has dealt with tragedy.

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