Preferred Behavioral Health Group Announces New Board Chair

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LAKEWOOD – Preferred Behavioral Health Group announced Grace Hanlon as the new chair of the board of trustees. Hanlon has been a valuable member of the board for many years and will now take on this leadership role.

She succeeds Sr. Rosemary Jeffries, president emeritus of Georgian Court University, who served as the chair for the past two years. Hanlon brings a diverse background to her duties as the former executive director of the NJ Division of Travel & Tourism. She also founded the multimedia production company Edvantage Media Group, which produces broadcast-quality educational and parenting programs.

As a passionate advocate for helping the local community, Hanlon serves on the board of trustees for Jersey Shore Partnership and the Red Bank Visitor Center, as well as being a volunteer and supporter of the Dynamite Youth Center.

Mary Pat Angelini, CEO, shared that “As Preferred Behavioral Health Group continues to grow and support over 30,000 children, teens, adults and seniors through more than 70 comprehensive programs, Grace’s role will be critical in strengthening the strategic direction or our organization to help those in the community struggling with mental illness and substance use disorders.”

Hanlon and her family live in Fair Haven. She is a graduate of University of Pennsylvania, where she received a master’s degree in psychology.

Preferred Behavioral Health Group is the leading behavioral healthcare organization in Monmouth and Ocean counties. For over 40 years, Preferred Behavioral Health Group of NJ has supported those in need of guidance, counseling, assistance and treatment. For more information visit preferredbehavioral.org.

The article originally appeared in the August 6 – 12, 2020 print edition of The Two River Times.