HARRIS – Center for Discovery Chief Executive Officer Patrick Dollard, who led the organization for 43 years, is out and the board of directors has named Dr. Theresa Hamlin as its president, effective the new year.
At the same time, the hospital that provides healthcare and educational services for children and adults with complex conditions, medical frailties and autism spectrum, said Dollard “has decided to transition into a new role as senior advisor.”
“Ed Sweeney, chairman of the center’s board, said Dollard is “a legend and pioneer who has created a gold standard for the care of people with disabilities.”
US Senator Charles Schumer said Dollard is “a visionary leader whose remarkable 43-year tenure as CEO of the Center of Discovery created a groundbreaking institution that has transformed the lives of thousands of individuals with disabilities, and set a new national standard for quality of care.”
Eileen Naughton, former chief people officer at Google and center board member whose son lives at the center, credited Dollard for its recognition as a National Center for Excellence.
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