Posts Tagged ‘Staff Spotlight at Latham Centers’
Staff Spotlight: Children’s overnight counselor Brant Lemieux is a role model to all
Brant Lemieux initially joined the Children’s Services team at Latham while earning a degree. “A good friend of mine was working at Latham and suggested I apply. I was in school at the time and my schedule at Latham allowed me to work and go to school full time. I had some experience working with…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Clinician Melissa Hyer-Mitchell cherishes the privilege of changing students’ lives
Clinician Melissa Hyer-Mitchell has been a member of the Social Services team at Latham Centers for so long that she thinks of Latham as her second home. She began working here during her sophomore year of college. Melissa was a psychology major and knew she wanted to work with kids, so when a friend who…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Heather Kelsey’s inspiration comes from our Latham families
The inspiration guiding our Director of Development Heather Kelsey comes from the children and adults we serve, as well as their families. “I am deeply moved by their courage and their persistence. They often need to work a lot harder for things that others take for granted. They face challenges and obstacles that many…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Amy Smith successfully balances career and family
Amy Smith began working at Latham Centers more than 15 years ago, and the evolution of her career will inspire anyone hoping to find just the right balance between their work life and family life. Amy is a valued direct support staff member in Latham’s Adult Services Program, but she’s also a mom, a wife,…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Greg Powers helps lead growth of Adult Services’ Shared Living Program
Greg Powers, Manager of our Supported Community Living Program, arrived at Latham by chance. He was looking for a teaching job on the Cape, but he was surrounded by family and friends in the human service field. “I became interested in the stories I heard about Latham Centers and its programs,” he said, “and the…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Meet Margaret French-Beltis, Latham’s new CFO
We’re pleased to introduce our new Chief Financial Officer, Margaret French-Beltis (Maggie). Latham’s new CFO has returned to the world of non-profit financial management after developing a successful career through a financial consultancy and professional/personal development coaching business. Previously, Maggie served as CFO at the Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod after a decade-long…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Retiring CFO Patricia Hallahan honored for fiscal leadership and dedication to our residents
For 12 years, Patricia Hallahan has served as Latham Centers’ Chief Financial Officer – the “unsung hero” guiding the fiscal strength of our non-profit organization. Ms. Hallahan (“Pat”) retired this week, and although we wish her all the best, she will be missed. In a letter to staff, President & CEO Anne McManus wrote, “Pat…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: For Adult Services Program’s Philip DelHagen, supporting someone in need is a blessing
Adult One-to-One Counselor Philip DelHagen loves his job and looks forward to it every day. “For me, being able to support someone in need is a blessing,” Phil said. “I was fortunate enough to have people in my life when l was struggling who genuinely cared. Now I have that ability and chance to do…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Adult Services Assistant Director Benjamin Mundy motivates and empowers
Ben Mundy joined the Adult Services team at Latham just a few months ago, but he has quickly taken on a motivator role for his colleagues. Like many staff members, Ben enjoys the vibrant atmosphere at Latham – no two days are alike! “I like to be challenged, I enjoy challenging others, and I enjoy…
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