Brooksby Village Names New Executive Director

PEABODY, MA (From Brooksby Village) – Erickson Living has named Tracie Bettano as the new Executive Director at Brooksby Village in Peabody, MA. In her new leadership position, Bettano will oversee the overall operations of this retirement community; one of two Erickson Living developed and managed sites in the Boston area.

"Tracie began her career at Brooksby Village in 2004 and has over 20 years of health care experience in the clinical, rehabilitation, and management areas," said Chris Emmett, Regional Vice President of Operations for Erickson Living in a statement. "Tracie’s outstanding operational experience and leadership skills will allow Brooksby Village toremain one of the premier places to live and work.”

Bettano has held several key leadership positions at the community. Her many roles have included serving as the Associate Executive Director, Director of Continuing Care and the Rehabilitation and Wellness Manager at Brooksby Village. She also served in a Director of Clinical Operations role within Erickson Living.

Bettano holds a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Prior to joining Brooksby Village, she worked as a speech-language pathologist in acute care teaching hospitals on the east coast before moving her focus to senior care and leadership roles. In addition to her clinical degree, she is a licensed nursing home administrator. Bettano replaces Helen Lanagan who retired after serving the past four years as the community’s Executive Director.

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