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MEET OUR NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO
The Abbott House Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of
Ms. Justine Christakos, LMSW as incoming President and CEO, effective July 1,
2024. Ms. Christakos will be succeeding James L. Kaufman, who is retiring after
serving more than 11 years as current President and CEO.
“We could not possibly be more delighted by the appointment of Justine. She is the perfect individual to
build on James’s remarkable accomplishments at this venerable organization whose ultimate purpose is to
help people help themselves,” said Walter Montgomery, Chair of the Abbott House Board.
“She is a model of selfless commitment to children, families, and adults who
struggle with intellectual and developmental disabilities. From her start
as a dedicated caseworker to her leadership roles with critical
impact on policies of treatment and care, Justine has forged better
futures for people faced with challenges that must of us cannot
truly imagine.”
Reflecting on her new role, Ms. Christakos shared, “It has
been an honor to dedicate 32 years of my life to the social
services sector, with the past eight years at Abbott House
shaping my journey from direct service to executive
leadership. This new position affords me a greatly
expanded opportunity to champion the rights and
potential of every individual we serve. I am eager to
lead Abbott House alongside our remarkable team
as we continue to carry out the agency’s 60-year-old
mission of service to others.”
S A V E
T H E
D A T E !
Loving Arms
Awards Dinner
Tuesday, October 29th, 2024
Tappan Hill Mansion, Tarrytown, NY
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