LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — New Hope Community has announced the appointment of Karen Russell as its new assistant executive director. The appointment comes as Russell is about to reach her 20-year anniversary with the agency, during which time she has expertly balanced adherence to policy with person-centered compassion to help New Hope develop and maintain its standing and reputation with the state, public and its families as an agency of integrity.

“The depth and breadth of Karen’s knowledge about our people, our culture, our past and present, and the demands of the field, have long made her a wonderful asset to our agency,” said New Hope’s Executive Director, A. James Forbes, Jr.

“I am honored to take on this role with New Hope Community, and excited by the opportunities we have ahead of us,” said Russell.

New Hope Community is a private, not-for-profit agency that provides support for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. Visit www.newhopecommunity.org.