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Meet our new President & CEO, Mary Beth O’Neill
We are excited to introduce our new President & CEO, Mary Beth O’Neill!
Mary Beth comes to Four Oaks from MOSAIC, a nonprofit based in Omaha, Nebraska, where she served as vice president of operations and oversaw six agencies serving adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the state. Prior to her role at MOSAIC, O’Neill served as president and chief executive officer for the last seven of her 21 years at Key Human Services, Inc. in Wethersfield, Connecticut.
In addition to her human service agency leadership, Mary Beth is a licensed occupational therapist who has provided direct patient care in skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, home care, and hospice settings. She also previously served as an adjunct professor of occupational therapy at American International College in Springfield, Massachusetts.
In their free time, Mary Beth and her husband, Palmer, enjoy playing with their two Labrador Retrievers, biking and running.
Mary Beth will succeed Anne Gruenewald who will be retiring after 40 years of service to Four Oaks.
We could not be more excited to have Mary Beth join our organization. Her experience and leadership will allow the Four Oaks to continue to be a leader in children and family services. Please join us in welcoming Mary Beth!
You can learn more about Mary Beth by checking out this Q&A video with her!
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