Beth Holden, director of home and community services at the Howard Center in Burlington, has been selected to succeed Catherine Simonson as the mental health and developmental disability services agency's next chief client services officer, effective Dec 3. In her new role, Holden will oversee Howard Center’s full range of more than 50 programs and services for approximately 19,000 Chittenden County residents each year.
“In her 30 years here at Howard Center, Beth has earned a reputation as an inspiring leader who is absolutely committed to the people we serve,” CEO Bob Back said. “I’m so pleased that she’ll be taking on this new role to continue our shared work ahead.
Holden joined the Howard Center staff in 1992 as a mobile crisis clinician and has held leadership positions in several Howard Center substance use and mental health programs. She is a licensed clinical mental health counselor and a licensed alcohol and drug counselor. She holds a master’s degree from the University of Vermont.
“I’m deeply committed to the critical work we do at Howard Center and am thrilled to assume this new role to lead client services,” Holden said. “I look forward to working collaboratively with our staff, leadership, board and community partners to ensure Howard Center continues to meet the needs of our clients and their families in an evolving health care landscape.”