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Follow on Google News | The Arc of South Shore Announces Elizabeth Sandblom as CEOBy: PR First In this role, she provides leadership and direction to achieve the multi-service agency's goals and objectives. Her responsibilities include managing the executive team, overseeing business and financial operations, developing policies and programs, coordinating staff, and ensuring compliance with state, federal, and local laws and regulations. Sandblom brings extensive experience in managing diverse teams and overseeing operations. Before joining The Arc of the South Shore, she spent 30 years with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, starting as a service coordinator and ultimately rising to the rank of Deputy Assistant Commissioner of Operations in the Department of Developmental Services. Proficient in American Sign Language, Sandblom is an Ambassador for LifeCourse Initiatives, championing person and family-centered practices and contributing to meaningful change within organizations and communities. Sandblom, a resident of Scituate, Massachusetts, is a graduate of Northeastern University with a bachelor's degree in psychology. "I am honored to lead The Arc of the South Shore, an organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities," "It is with great pleasure that we announce Liz as our CEO," said Marynel Wahl, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Arc of the South Shore. "Her comprehensive understanding of state-funded programs, exceptional collaborative skills, outstanding communication abilities, and exemplary leadership qualities make her the ideal choice to lead our agency." About the Arc of the South Shore, Inc. The Arc of the South Shore (The Arc) was founded in 1951 when a group of individuals created a school for children with disabilities. Then, in 1967, The Arc was deeded property at Webb State Park in Weymouth; the space gave the agency a permanent home and the opportunity to expand. By the end of the 1980s, The Arc became a multi-service agency. Today, The Arc is a family-oriented, community-based non-profit providing information, referrals, and community programs for individuals with disabilities. End
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