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Our Leadership Team

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Fran McDermid

CEO

"Our Leadership Team embodies the very best of Strawberry Fields. With nearly 180 years of combined service, they bring unparalleled expertise, collaborative leadership, and an extraordinary dedication to our mission. Their deep knowledge of the organization, commitment to our values, and passion for those we serve help shape our strategic direction, inspire innovation, and ensure that Strawberry Fields continues to make a meaningful difference every day."

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Karen DeSimone

Director of Intellectual Disabilities

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Michelle Melius

Director of Mental Health

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Annie Smith

Director of Early Intervention

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Cody Dinger

Director of Finance

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Jeannine Lozier

Director of Development and Community Engagement

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Rich Gadsby

Director of Technical Operations

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Cindy Polinski

Director of People Operations

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Tom Sutherland

Director of Quality and Compliance

Strawberry Fields, Inc.

3054 Enterprise Drive

State College, PA 16801

Phone: 814-234-6023

Fax: 814-234-1439

Email: sfields@sfionline.org

Honored to be a Top 100 Organization 6 years in a row!

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Our Partners

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