MHA Westchester Welcomes Charlotte Ostman

The Mental Health Association of Westchester County (MHA), a leading nonprofit community mental health agency serving more than 25,000 people, announced the appointment of Charlotte Ostman as Chief Strategy Officer.

After earning her B.S. at Cornell and an MSW at NYU, Charlotte worked with a wide variety of populations and health care systems throughout the Hudson Valley. Charlotte managed a large FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center) and most recently, developed a small health clinic into a significant community health care center.

CEO Amy Kohn feels Ms. Ostman’s experience is well-suited to meet the challenges posed by integrating New York State’s healthcare reform initiatives, saying: “Charlotte’s strong project management skills will be a huge asset as we begin to execute large strategic initiatives related to DSRIP, Health Homes, HARPs and the continued transition to Managed Care.”

Ms. Ostman and her husband have four children, Elinor 9, Jonas 7, Griffin 4 and Beatrix 3 and live in Sullivan County. She is the former vice chair of the Hudson Valley Alzheimer’s Association Board and former chair of the Central Westchester Geriatric Committee Board.

MHA Westchester, a premier mental health agency in the county, delivers high-quality, cost-effective services for individuals with behavioral health concerns. Through a comprehensive array of mental health services, staff collaborates with each individual to achieve their personal goals, addressing clinical, housing, and vocational and wellness needs. For more about MHA, visit www.mhawestchester.org.