Leadership Academy Class of 2027

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Board of
Directors

Dedicated professionals leading the way to community inclusion for all.

Officers

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Rita Wiersma
President
Accord
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Marian Baldini
Vice President
KenCrest
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Doug Golub
Treasurer
MediSked
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Cheryl Plank
Secretary
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Directors

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Gene Boes
Director
Northwest Center
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Amy Brooks
Director
RCM of Washington
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Erica Buchanan
Director
CADENCE of Acadiana
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Robert Budd
Director
Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc.
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Ravi Dahiya
Director
YAI
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Genevieve Fitzgibbon
Director
Keystone Human Services International
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Precious Myers-Brown
Director
Health & Joy Services, LLC
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Stacey Risotti
Director
Sevita
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Maria Samot
Director
Relias
Amy Staed
Director
KAPP
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Mary C. Valachovic
Director
The Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod