Sweetser Announces Leadership Change

Sweetser President & CEO Debra Taylor has announced that she will be stepping down from her role after more than 20 years with the organization.

“I have made the decision to pass the baton to new leadership after serving the organization in many capacities throughout the years,” said Taylor. “It has been my absolute pleasure to work with our staff members, donors and volunteers providing services that are needed now more than ever before.”

Sweetser Board Chair Jessica Demers said, “We are appreciative of Deb’s leadership and contributions to Sweetser throughout the years,” adding that the Board has initiated a search for the organization’s next President & CEO. In the meantime, Sweetser Chief Program Officer Jim Martin will support the transition leading day to day operations.

Sweetser is a community mental health organization, based in Saco, with services statewide for clients of all ages in need of services in mental and behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, recovery, and education. In addition, Sweetser is the largest provider of mobile crisis services provider in the state. Visit sweetser.org.