Quakertown House Administrator and Recovery Center Director recognized for their work in behavioral health care
LIMEPORT, Pa., Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lehigh Valley Business has selected Quakertown House Administrator Katie Pintabone-Brown and Recovery Center Director Keegan Hackman as recipients of its Forty Under 40 Awards. These awards recognize Lehigh Valley leaders under the age of 40 based on their professional accomplishments, community service and commitment to inspiring change. Winners are selected by an outside panel of judges that includes previous winners.
"We congratulate Katie and Keegan on the exciting honor of being named to Lehigh Valley Business's Forty Under 40 list," said New Vitae President and CEO Judith O. Yanacek. "Their inspiring leadership has been a tremendous benefit to New Vitae, and we are grateful for their constant dedication to the well-being and care of our residents. They are very deserving of this recognition, and we celebrate their invaluable contributions to the New Vitae community."
Pintabone-Brown oversees New Vitae's Quakertown House, a licensed Personal Care Home that encourages increased independence by connecting residents with the community and has been with New Vitae for 17 years. As administrator, she works to ensure the facility is a welcoming place to live, work, and visit. She is a certified Personal Care Home Administrator and holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Kutztown University.
"I am honored to be included among other Lehigh Valley leaders working to make our community a better place, and to share this honor with my colleague, Keegan," said Pintabone-Brown. "I am grateful for the opportunity to serve New Vitae's residents and ensure that they have a safe, and nurturing environment to focus on their well-being and recovery."
Hackman joined New Vitae Wellness and Recovery in 2018 as an outpatient therapist. In 2019 she became the Clinical Supervisor and currently serves as the Director of outpatient services at The Recovery Center. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker, she received a master's degree in social work from Delaware State University and a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Delaware.
"It is a wonderful honor to be recognized by Lehigh Valley Business for my work with New Vitae," said Hackman. "I am proud to support our residents in their growth and recovery through our holistic programs and services, and I am grateful to be included in this list alongside other inspiring community leaders, including my colleague, Katie."
Pintabone-Brown and Hackman were honored on September 14 during an awards celebration at DeSales University. Read the list of Lehigh Valley Business Forty Under 40 winners.
About New Vitae Wellness and Recovery: New Vitae Wellness and Recovery is dedicated to providing comprehensive behavioral health care services and supportive residential opportunities for adults. Our array of services promotes holistic wellness through varying levels of residential supports that are combined with clinical services for individuals who experience mental health, addiction, brain injury, and intellectual disability challenges. With sites in Bucks, Lehigh, and Philadelphia counties, New Vitae works with individuals and families to utilize personal strengths, develop personal independence, and provide opportunities for community connections. To learn more about our services, please visit http://www.newvitaewellness.com.
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