Meet Our Board RACHEL PAGÁN

Rachel Pagán, a recent addition to the Board, believes she brings a fresh, new perspective: that of a patient.

“Being a recipient of the services, I can relay the message from a patient perspective. I experience the services regularly,” says Pagán.

“As a patient, I very much embody the CCI mission, which is to provide affordable, quality health care. I have had a lot of experiences that put me right at the mission.”

Her vision for CCI’s future is not far off from where we are currently. “I want to see drug treatment services expand, perhaps an outpatient program. Having a more dedicated drug treatment program would be beneficial to CCI, considering the substance use issues in this area.”

Born and raised in Montgomery County, Pagán attended Magruder High School. She would later be drawn by the sun and palm trees of Los Angeles and attend the University of Southern California, where she graduated with a BS in Music Industry.

Upon graduation, Pagán saw the music industry begin to favor streaming. As a result, she moved back east to work for her family’s business, Rockville Window & Door Co. She currently serves as the general manager. A staunch advocate for mental health and substance use treatment, Pagán sees herself as the quintessential patient for CCI’s services.

Outside of her role as a board member, Pagán spends most of her time with her young son. “My son is my why, my purpose, the reason I wake up in the morning. He is the piece I didn’t know I was missing.”

Her mantra comes from a Red Hot Chili Peppers track: It’s better to regret something you did than something you didn’t do.