9/22/16 (Wildwood, NJ) — The Cape Assist Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Katie Faldetta as the agency’s new Executive Director and CEO.
Faldetta, who has been acting as Executive Director since February, brings over a decade of experience to the agency. Her many notable accomplishments have helped with the prevention of substance abuse and treatment for families in our community. Her impressive 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 thirteen 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 residence 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,” said Katie Faldetta.
The Board of Trustees looks forward to growing Cape Assist under the leadership of Faldetta 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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Photo Attached: Katie Faldetta, Cape Assist Executive Director & CEO
The Cape Assist organization is a non-profit agency, dedicated to servicing Cape May County for over 30 years. Cape Assist promotes health and wellness in the community, implementing research-based services to seniors, schools, businesses, and organizations, all structured to enrich families and build healthy communities. 609-522-5960. www.capeassist.org 3819 New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood, NJ 08260
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