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Portsmouth Herald
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Zebra Crossings names new Executive Director

Debra Taylor
Debra Taylor

DOVER — Seacoast area nonprofit Zebra Crossings announced the selection of Debra Taylor as its next Executive Director, effective January 2023. Taylor will succeed Aric Morrison, who left the position in September for personal health reasons. She is the third Executive Director for the organization that was founded in 2009 and has built a strong reputation as a valued provider of empowerment programs for youth with chronic medical conditions and their families.

Taylor brings strong credentials as a leader, growth strategist, and fundraiser to this position. She will work with the staff and Board of Directors to continue and expand the camp program offerings and the positive, life-shaping adventures that are always part of the Zebra Crossings experiences.

“Deb is a dynamic and energetic leader with a clear passion for our mission. Her warmth, empathy for families facing adversity, and her excitement for what Zebra Crossings can become were evident during our search process,” said Board President Eileen Sewall. “The Board is excited to work with Deb as our new Executive Director and confident that Zebra Crossings will continue to expand our presence in the Seacoast area, and to expand our footprint beyond our current geographic reach.”

Prior to joining Zebra Crossings, Taylor was President and CEO of Sweetser, one of Maine's oldest and most comprehensive behavioral health and developmental service organizations. She began her career in healthcare, working for nearly a decade with a home health agency. She joined Sweetser in 2000, holding positions of increasing responsibility during her 21 years there, spending 14 years as a member of the executive leadership team. With a long professional history serving disadvantaged populations and having served on several nonprofit boards, Taylor feels that becoming the leader of Zebra Crossings will be a rewarding next step in her career. "After stepping back from my full-time role at Sweetser, I am thrilled to be able to contribute my talents to a well-respected, mission-driven organization."

Jameson Pinette to oversee Recovery Centers of America Facilities

Jameson Pinette
Jameson Pinette

HAMPTON – Recovery Centers of America, providing an innovative, evidence-based approach to addiction treatment, has named Jameson Pinette of Hampton, N.H. as Regional Vice President.  In his role, Pinette will serve as CEO of the Danvers, Massachusetts facility as well as oversee the CEOs in St. Charles, Illinois, and Monroeville, Pennsylvania.

Pinette has over a decade of healthcare leadership experience, successfully directing several hospitals.  In his role at Recovery Centers of America, Pinette will be responsible for driving positive patient outcomes while delivering the highest level of services and quality of care that is responsive to patients’ needs.

“I’m honored to join the Recovery Centers of America team, especially the opportunity to guide and work beside such gifted and dedicated people,” said Jameson Pinette. “I truly look forward to building on the already impressive reputation and life changing service that RCA provides while leading the industry with an innovative holistic approach.  My passion is to help those in need, especially those who are often overlooked or underserved.”

Pinette joins Recovery Centers of America from Arbour Hospital and Quincy Center in Boston where he served as CEO.  Previously he held leadership positions at HRI Hospital, and Whittier Health Network.  Pinette also serves as President of the Massachusetts Association of Behavioral Health Systems, where he formerly was the organization’s Board Chair.

“Jameson brings a wealth of experience to Recovery Centers of America,” said J.B. O’Neill , CEO, Recovery Centers of America.  “He has a proven track record of strengthening and aligning healthcare organizations with a rigorous focus on patient experience. I’m confident he will be instrumental in helping us provide superior addiction treatment, delivered by a team of expert professionals, in the comfort of world-class local facilities so patients can build a foundation for lasting recovery close to home.”

Pinette, who lives in Hampton, N.H., earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from James Madison University and a master’s degree in management from Merrimack College.

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