Experience

The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Sep 2017 - 6 years 4 months

  Brookline, MA The Brookline Center provides outstanding, affordable mental health care and social services that help people and families lead healthier, safer lives. Our expertise At The Brookline Center, we ensure that adults, children, and families in our community can access care where and when they need it. We provide outpatient mental health treatment and integrated social services for thousands of people each year, of all backgrounds and cultures. In particular, we care for underserved… Show more The Brookline Center provides outstanding, affordable mental health care and social services that help people and families lead healthier, safer lives. Our expertise At The Brookline Center, we ensure that adults, children, and families in our community can access care where and when they need it. We provide outpatient mental health treatment and integrated social services for thousands of people each year, of all backgrounds and cultures. In particular, we care for underserved individuals with lower and moderate incomes, limited care access, and serious mental illness. We open our doors to every Brookline resident–and, in some cases, those in neighboring communities–serving individuals and families facing adverse life circumstances or struggling with mental health issues, even with severe conditions or limited ability to pay. Our community mental health care approach With our team of nearly 100 clinicians, staff in every Brookline public school, and partnerships with healthcare providers and public agencies, The Brookline Center considers mental health within the context of contributing social, economic and other factors. We help our partners incorporate a deeper appreciation for mental health and wellbeing in their work, providing expertise that helps them focus on what they do best and elevating our collective impact. Together, we’re improving wellbeing, helping individuals and families lead healthier, safer and fuller lives. Show less



Continuum Behavioral Health

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • 2014 - Aug 2017

  Providence, Rhode Island Area Launched and developed ambulatory behavioral health multi-site practice, with annual revenue of approximately $5 million. Oversee day to day operations and strategic planning, with focus on developing new programs designed to fill identified marketplace gaps. Business currently has 4 locations and more than 80 employees throughout the state of Rhode Island.



HealthSource RI

• United States
• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief of Staff & Director of Marketing and Communications

  • 2013 - 2014

  Providence, Rhode Island Area Served as part of HealthSource RI’s (Rhode Island’s Health Benefits Exchange) senior management team responsible for overseeing marketing and public relations activities, government and community relations, public outreach, and overall strategy. Primary public spokesperson tasked with promoting HealthSource’s plans and objectives to media and the public.



The Providence Center

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• VP for Advancement and External Relations

  • 2011 - 2013

  Providence, Rhode Island Area Responsible for all aspects of the business unit that guided strategy, new business development, government and media relations, marketing, and fundraising. Responsible for management and oversight of The Providence Center School (a 70-student special education school for children with serious behavioral issues), the Anchor Learning Academy, and TPC’s social venture unit. Supervised eight direct reports, and led departments that generated approximately 25% of the agency’s annual revenue… Show more Responsible for all aspects of the business unit that guided strategy, new business development, government and media relations, marketing, and fundraising. Responsible for management and oversight of The Providence Center School (a 70-student special education school for children with serious behavioral issues), the Anchor Learning Academy, and TPC’s social venture unit. Supervised eight direct reports, and led departments that generated approximately 25% of the agency’s annual revenue.

• Chief Strategy Officer

  • 2009 - 2011

  Providence, Rhode Island Area Responsible for new business development, federal and state grants, and government and media relations for one of Rhode Island’s largest community behavioral health providers. Served as chief administrator for The Providence Center School and ProMail (a social enterprise venture of The Providence Center).



Lang Taylor, Ltd.

• President & Co-Founder

  • 2007 - 2009

  Providence, Rhode Island Area Established a political and public relations firm in Providence, Rhode Island specializing in press relations, communications, and organizational development for campaigns, non-profits, and corporations.



Chafee for Senate

• Campaign Manager

  • 2005 - 2006

  Providence, Rhode Island Area Ran primary and general election efforts in nationally targeted U.S. Senate campaign. Oversaw all aspects of campaign operations including field and Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV) efforts; earned and paid media strategy; fundraising; budget; and political operations. Served as campaign’s chief spokesperson, represented U.S. Senator Lincoln Chafee on statewide radio and television, and at meetings throughout the state. Managed campaign staff, and served as liaison with media, GOTV, and general… Show more Ran primary and general election efforts in nationally targeted U.S. Senate campaign. Oversaw all aspects of campaign operations including field and Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV) efforts; earned and paid media strategy; fundraising; budget; and political operations. Served as campaign’s chief spokesperson, represented U.S. Senator Lincoln Chafee on statewide radio and television, and at meetings throughout the state. Managed campaign staff, and served as liaison with media, GOTV, and general campaign consultants. Show less



Massachusetts Department of Public Health

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief of Staff

  • 2003 - 2005

  Greater Boston Area Oversaw daily policy and management activities for 3,000-person agency with a $300 million annual budget. Served as advisor to the Commissioner with final responsibility for all decisions in her absence. Coordinated public relations and legislative strategy for the Department. Interacted with federal agencies, state executive branch departments, the legislature, and advocacy groups.