Interim CEO Michelle Nadow has been appointed as the new president and CEO of DotHouse Health, a Joint Commission accredited health center andaffiliate of Boston Medical Center.
Nadow has been a part of the DotHouse Health team for over 10 years, first as the Director of Public Policy and Advocacy and then as Chief Administrative Officer. Most recently, Nadow has been also serving as the Interim CEO of the 128 year old Dorchester institution since May when former President and CEO Walter Ramos departed for Carney Hospital.
“Michelle has proven herself by her dedicated and effective leadership of DotHouse Health as Interim CEO over the last several months and the many years of leadership she has provided.” said Arthur Lavoie, Chairman of the Board of Directors for DotHouse Health.
“In addition to the support of the Board and staff, Nadow has the respect of her colleagues in the health care industry. We appreciate Nadow’s investment in the health center’s mission of providing quality, accessible care that helps to promote community health in Dorchester.”
Nadow’s professional career has been dedicated to serving vulnerable populations through positions in government, public health and health care. She spent 8 years working as a senior aide to a state representative in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Following her position at the State House, Nadow worked for 3 years at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health coordinating school health programs in collaboration with the Department of Education.
“I am honored to have been selected by the Governing Board as the next CEO,” said Nadow. “Having been employed at DotHouse for over 10 years, it is a special privilege to work in the Dorchester community. I look forward to continue working with our dedicated staff who emphasizes the delivery of high quality patient care and services.”
Nadow is originally from Great Barrington, Massachusetts, she resides in Chelsea with her husband and two children.
