GREENFIELD, NH — Ellie C. Stein, MPA, of Dunbarton, NH, has been named vice president and chief operating officer for Crotched Mountain Foundation. In her new role, she will serve individuals with disabilities and their families by providing overall operating direction and supervision of education, clinical, programmatic and administrative functions associated with Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center, as well as with the community-based services operated by Crotched Mountain in locations throughout the northeast.

Prior to joining Crotched Mountain, Ms. Stein served as co-founder and executive director of Familystrength, a non-profit agency enhancing the ability of New Hampshire families to respond to life challenges by providing home-based, family-oriented, strength-focused counseling and support.
She earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree from the University of New Hampshire in 1982 and received her bachelor's degree from Lawrence University, Appleton, WI, in 1972. Ms. Stein has received many honors for her professional achievements including the "Systems Change Award 2000" from the NH Alliance for the Mentally Ill and the "Granite State Award for Outstanding Public Service" from the Trustees of the University of New Hampshire system in 1993.

"We are delighted to welcome Ellie," remarked Crotched Mountain president, Donald L. Shumway. "Her leadership and insights into the needs of families throughout New Hampshire and beyond are a great resource to our organization."

Crotched Mountain is a charitable organization employing nearly 800 people. Its mission is to serve individuals with disabilities and their families, embracing personal choice and development, and building communities of mutual support. Crotched Mountain provides specialized education, rehabilitation, community, and residential support services for more than 2,000 consumers, including individuals with disabilities and the elderly, living in New England and New York. For more information about Crotched Mountain please visit their web site: www.crotchedmountain.org.

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