WILDWOOD – The Cape Assist Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Katie Faldetta as the agency’s new executive director and chief executive officer.
Faldetta, who has been acting as executive director since February, brings over a decade of experience to the agency.
Her notable accomplishments have helped with the prevention of substance abuse and treatment for families in the community.
Her credentials include state certification as a Prevention Specialist and a master’s degree in non-profit management, which brings a depth of knowledge to this position.
Faldetta has dedicated herself to improving the lives of individuals and families in Cape May County. Her responsibilities have included education for individuals, advocating for families and collaborating with community groups, all with the single goal of building resilience to prevent substance abuse.
Over the past 13 years, she has implemented and planned many evidenced-based prevention programs such as Strengthening Families, Botvins life skills, and Taking control of your Health.
She has extensive collation work with the Underage Age Drinking Coalition, and Healthy Community Coalition in Southern New Jersey.
Faldetta has developed substance abuse programs that strengthen families and build resiliency in the community.
At Cape Assist, she has worked to create an environment that supports employees and their families. The Strengthening Families program and the Kids Art Resource and Education Center (KARE) build life skills for the entire family.
“Lynne Krukosky spent 26 years guiding the agency to help the residents of Cape May County, and I am delighted and honored that the board of directors is giving me the opportunity to continue that mission. With the support of our dedicated and knowledgeable staff, I am confident that we will continue to enhance protective factors and reduce risk factors across Cape May County to make it a better place for our families to live and prosper,” stated Faldetta in a release.
The Board of Trustees looks forward to growing Cape Assist under Faldetta’s leadership and to successfully build upon the shared mission within the community for the growing need of education, treatment, and prevention of substance abuse in South Jersey.
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