During her tenure, Hayes led the planning and construction of a 17,000-square-foot building on Saw Mill Road in Danbury that now houses the programs provided by Ann’s Place.
Adams comes to Ann’s Place with more than 20 years of experience in the for-profit and not-for-profit worlds. She has served on the Board of Directors of a number of organizations, including the Greater New Haven Community Loan Fund, the Healthy Children Healthy Futures Advisory Board and the Regional Youth-Adult Social Action Partnership.
Adams previously served as executive director of the Dispute Settlement Center in Wilton and Bridgeport, overseeing the expansion of its court, school and family mediation services regionally as well as its successful merger with RYASAP. Before moving to Connecticut and working in the nonprofit sector, Adams worked in the Netherlands in startup and venture capital companies. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Princeton University and earned an MBA with distinction from the Wharton School of Business.
“The planned retirement of Wilda Hayes and the appointment of Dorothy Adams is one of the most significant developments in the history of Ann’s Place,” David Nurnberger, chairman of the board, said in the statement. "Wilda’s name is synonymous with Ann’s Place, and she will be sorely missed when she enters retirement."
The change took effect July 8.
Ann’s Place provides comfort and support to people living with cancer and to their loved ones, according to the organization's website.
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