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Following a national search, the has selected Dr. Funmi Aguocha MS, LSW, PsyD, as its new Chief Operating Officer. Aguocha, a 2021 graduate of the Leadership Psychology PsyD program and a Scholar with the Black Mental Health Graduate Academy, will play a central role in leading the organization through transformational change.

鈥淎t a time when the demand for services is rapidly increasing, I am excited to bring my 16 years of experience to help the Center design the structures and systems that will help it increase access and deliver results for those who struggle to get the care they need,鈥� Aguocha said.

Already recognized nationally and regionally for innovative programs, the Center is seeking to expand its impact with new clinical and operational models that serve local and global mental health needs, with a close eye on bringing diversity into its leadership ranks.

In addition to recruiting Aguocha for the COO position, the agency also engaged in national searches for a new Chief Clinical Officer and a new Chief of Staff. With a new leadership team on board, Agoucha sees one of their shared tasks to be embedding DEI throughout the organization. 鈥淥ur vision,鈥� she says, 鈥渋s to have all staff bring the principles of DEI into everything they do so that it influences every stage of the client and the staff journeys.鈥�

Agoucha will lead the Center鈥檚 multi-year change process, develop new operational models for both clinical and administrative functions, and join other executives in improving how the Center attracts, supports, and develops staff who are interested in community-based work, especially staff from BIPOC communities. That focus on staff is critically important to Agoucha.

鈥淰irtually all of our staff are directly involved with some aspect of our clients鈥� journeys to better care,鈥� Agoucha said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 not easy work. That is why I am so excited to be part of new thinking in how we can help staff feel supported in doing their best work.鈥�

The organization currently employs about 180 people and expects to grow their staff significantly over the next few years. As she settles into her new role, Aguocha said she is eager to tackle the challenges that lie ahead.

The 91香蕉视频成人在线 Organizational and Leadership Psychology Department provides leadership psychology and talent management professionals with the tools and understanding of psychological theory to be able effect positive and lasting change in organizations. The Black Mental Health Graduate Academy provides Black students in master's and doctoral programs at William James with mentorship, career orientation, skill building, and professional enrichment to support academic excellence.

鈥�91香蕉视频成人在线 has been a big part of my professional growth,鈥� Aguocha said. 鈥淢y goal, in attending 91香蕉视频成人在线, was to increase my leadership skills and competencies that have allowed me to transition into this role.鈥�

The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health is an independent, community-based organization that provides services to children, adults and families through a range of programs including individual and group therapy, psychopharmacology, testing, and through school and home-based services.

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