President & CEO
McCall Behavioral Health Network
Torrington, Connecticut, United States
Maria has been serving the community with McCall Behavioral Health Network since 1997. She began working in the prevention department after her first daughter was six months old. Maria now leads the organization as its President and CEO. She earned her master’s degree in social work from the University of Connecticut and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She had the opportunity to have many diverse roles at McCall throughout the years; working with children, parents, families, and communities to help facilitate change, connection and healing. In 2013, she co-founded and continues to co-chair the Litchfield County Opiate Task Force, a multilateral, multidisciplinary community collaborative that works to reduce addiction and overdoses in the region. The group has had far reaching impacts on shaping culture around root causes of addiction, education and connection amongst providers and community and influence on state and federal policies regarding healthcare. It was through the Task Force that the CLEAR program was developed and launched which has effectively reduced overdoses significantly.
Leading the Way: Transforming Community Wellness Through Collaborative Partnerships
Monday, October 21, 2024
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET