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New Mission and Vision Statements for Autism, Brain Injury and Other Special Needs
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Celebrating the people and programs
News from May Institute, a national nonprofit provider of behavioral health, education, and rehabilitative services
Setting the Course for our 60th Year, and Beyond New mission, vision, and strategic plan to lead the way As May Institute approaches its 60th anniversary in 2015, our senior leadership has been busy planning for the organization’s continued health, growth, and success. One key initiative has been the development of a comprehensive, three-year strategic plan. That plan, now completed, was the end result of a thorough and inclusive strategic planning process, and one in which we engaged as many members of the organization and community as possible.
“The organization is fully prepared to execute its strategy and deliver the highest quality, evidencebased services to families across the country. We will leverage our strengths to do what we’ve always done, but to do so even more
key initiatives critical to ensuring that we will continue to provide the highest quality services,
As part of the planning, we identified seven
May Institute’s Board of Trustees has appointed two new members: Nancy Nager, R.N., B.S.N., M.S.N., Founder and President and Chief Executive Officer of Specialized Billing Services and Specialized Healthcare Services; and Martha Sloan Felch, Vice President and Senior Relationship Manager of Commercial Lending at Blue Hills Bank. (l) Nancy Nager
while remaining open to new opportunities and emerging best practices: Create a workplace of choice
At the outset, we effectively tomorrow and in the Enhance quality of reviewed the Instiyears to come.” services; develop and tute’s mission and implement a clinical Dr. Don Ricciato vision, knowing that Chairperson, May Institute Board of Trustees philosophy they would drive the Develop a culture plan. Newly developed of accountability mission and vision Establish criteria for new services and statements reflect the changes in our orgagrowth nization, and articulate both the foundation and aspirations of May Institute.
May Institute Welcomes New Board Members
Develop a Diversity and Inclusion Council and plan continued on page 8
(r) Martha Sloan Felch
“I am excited to welcome Martha and Nancy and look forward to the new perspectives they bring to the table,” said Lauren Solotar, Ph.D., ABPP, President and CEO of May Institute. “It’s a great continued on page 3