FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 24, 2020
CONTACT: Diane Riedel February 24, 2020 516.489.2322 ext.1338 driedel@mhanc.org
Mental Health Association of Nassau County names Jeffrey McQueen as its Executive Director –
Elects Russell G. Matthews as its Board President
McQueen, a ten-year veteran of the MHANC, brings expertise, leadership and a strong voice to people with mental illness
Organization affirms its role as a leading advocate for the mental health community, improving mental health through education, program development and the delivery of direct services
Hempstead, NY: The Mental Health Association of Nassau County, Inc. (MHANC) today announced that the organization’s new Executive Director will be Jeffrey McQueen, MBA, LCDC. McQueen previously served as Interim Executive Director since April 2019. Prior to that, he served as the agency’s Chief Program Officer and Director of Peer Services & Special Projects. MHANC today also announced that its Board of Directors elected Russell G. Matthews as its new President. Matthews serves as Principal at the Albanese Organization.
“Jeff’s strong leadership, experience and expertise will help broaden the agency’s efforts as the issues impacting mental illness become more complex and challenging. Jeff’s advocacy for people with mental illness makes today not just a great day for MHANC, but a great day for the entire community,” said Russell G. Matthews, Board President, MHANC.
McQueen’s experience as a combat veteran provides him with a unique skillset to handle the complexities of the position. He has leveraged this experience to provide members of the mental health community a distinctive education. As well, he projects purpose and empowerment to everyone who surrounds him. Under McQueen’s supervision, MHANC opened the Turquoise House II, the second of two entirely peer-run respite programs unique on Long Island.
“For over 67 years, MHANC has served people in Nassau County and beyond. This is not about starting something new, it’s about building on an already enormous foundation so that all people with mental illness have a voice and the most comprehensive services available,” said Mr. McQueen
The full press release can be downloaded at the following link: MHANC-2_24_2020
