A new granddaughter to spoil, and a new role to take on — 2018 is proving to be a terrific year for Mary Pugh.

The passing of the gavel from Eric Smith to Pugh, the executive director of Montgomery Child Advocacy Project, will take place at the organization’s annual business luncheon Jan. 19 at Blue Stone Country Club in Blue Bell, writes Gary Puleo in The Times Herald.

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Pugh, who earned her law degree from Villanova University, was named  executive director  of Montgomery Child Advocacy Project in 2006 after serving in the program for a year.  MCAP works to prevent child neglect and abuse, and provides free legal services, advocacy and education.

“I’d love to say that in 2020 we’re closing our doors because we’re no longer needed,” said Pugh, the mother of four girls. “But if anything, there are more kids than ever that need to be represented.”

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