Hanley Foundation’s Board of Directors is responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight of the organization’s mission.
Hanley Foundation Board of Directors
Mr. Chip James
Board Chairman
Mr. Michael J. Hanley
Vice Chair
Mr. Tom Gallagher
Secretary
Mr. Gerry Arsenault
Treasurer
Ms. Lyanne Azqueta
Ms. Marguerite Connelly
Mr. Andrew Forsyth
Mr. David Ganek
Mrs. Erica Garwood
Mr. Gary Harris
Mr. Scott Hollingsworth
Ms. Suzanne Holmes
Mrs. Michelle Makris
Ms. Whitney Miller Douglass
Mr. James L. Myers
Mr. Mark Montgomery
Mr. Keith Palagye
Mr. Gene Rintels
Mr. James C. Schneider
Mrs. Anne B. Sternlicht
Mr. Fritz Van der Grift
Emeritus
Mr. William R. Adkins
Mrs. Lillian Fanjul Azqueta
Ms. Sarah Cortvriend
Ms. Susan R. Goldstein
Mrs. Mary Jane Hanley
Mrs. Nancy P. Hooker
Mrs. Yardley M. Manfuso
In Memoriam
Mr. Robert Critton
Mr. John W. Hanley
Mr. Richard Hellawell
Mr. Michael Keenan
Mrs. Anne Keresey
Mr. Frank J. Lewis
Mr. Patrick J. Rooney
Responsibilities of The Board
Each and every board member is dedicated to our cause and remains instrumental in helping Hanley Foundation make a positive impact on individuals and families throughout our community.
The Board meets regularly throughout the year to review current programs, plan new initiatives, and provide guidance on services and fundraising efforts. They also serve as ambassadors for Hanley Foundation at various events and community meetings, helping us reach a wide range of new potential supporters.
From extensive donor connections to providing invaluable strategic guidance, our Board’s many contributions have made our work possible year after year.
Message from the Board Chair
Dear Friends,
Don’t get me wrong – financial stewardship and integrity are cornerstones of any successful enterprise.
Equally important, though, is the impact of the work. As an active member of the recovery community in Palm Beach County, I can assure you that I see our impact everywhere.
A couple of weeks ago, I went to an AA meeting at a location different from my usual. Typical setup: church meeting room, chairs in a circle, big pot of coffee on a side table. Open discussion and “go around,” where the meeting leader starts a topic, and folks go around the circle, one by one, speaking on the subject. That morning, the topic was, “How did recovery change your life?” People shared amazing stories of redemption, gratitude, and how they’d been able to rebuild relationships, families, marriages, careers, and, in fact, entire lives.
About a dozen people added that they had just finished treatment at Hanley Foundation, and some proudly told how long they’d been sober: 31 days, 40 days, 45 days, 77 days. I was struck by the fact that this group of happy people was still together after leaving treatment, working together to maintain their sobriety and continue to improve their lives.
That’s just part of the impact being made every day by the Hanley Foundation team. As one of the first – and one of the best – treatment centers in the county, Hanley alums are found wherever people gather. Some speak out; others maintain their privacy. Many share their experiences and help others to do the same. They are not statistics; they are individuals with families who have benefitted from our work and continue to do so today.
The #HanleyEffect is impact – felt by every age and socio-economic group we touch.
Thank you for your continued support.
Chip James
The void that came from the loss of most local, healthy, and successful nonprofit treatment and recovery organizations will be filled with Hanley Foundation’s new Campus for Prevention & Recovery, now being developed in West Palm Beach. The “Restoring Hope” capital campaign is well underway. It has come together starting with 100% participation from the Hanley Foundation staff and Board of Directors.
I envision the Campus for Prevention & Recovery as the tentpole under which are the myriad of services and programs provided by us and like-minded organizations, all residing in immediate proximity. Equally as important, the campus will be a safe, supporting place for those starting the journey and those well along its path. You’ll hear more about the vision in the months to come.
Chip James
Hanley Foundation Board Chair
