About this Event
Join us for our monthly, one-hour session spotlighting local business and community leaders who are driving meaningful change in our region. These engaging conversations offer a behind-the-scenes look at how a diverse range of organizations are working to uplift and empower our community.
The theme for the next Lexington Chamber’s Community Conversation series is "Advancing Community Well-Being." Three committed not-for-profit agency leaders will discuss how they successfully fill critical service gaps and extend care for those in need in our community during the months of October, November, and December.
Gain insight, get connected, and learn about the critical needs being met right here in Lexington County.
PROGRAM:
Community Conversations with Wendy Hughes, President & CEO, LRADAC
Time: 8:45 - 10:00 a.m.
Location: Lexington County Sheriff's Office - Training Room, 541 Gibson Road, Lexington, SC 29072 (corner of Duffie Drive - in front of the soccer fields)
Title: Partnering for Prevention: LRADAC's Collaborative Approach for Recovery-Oriented Communities
We are all aware that substance misuse does not discriminate and impacts each of us. Join LRADAC’s President & CEO Wendy Hughes for an inside look at how the organization has leveraged partnerships to meet patients where they are in our community.Her presentation will highlight LRADAC’s collaborative approach—from having staff stationed onsite at organizations like Lexington Health and Lexington Mental Health to delivering essential prevention programs in our schools and neighborhoods.Attendees will discover how the community is benefiting from these innovative strategies and will be encouraged to help drive the conversation to build a community that embraces recovery.
Complimentary, but please register online.
THIS MONTH'S FEATURED SPEAKER:
Wendy Hughes, President and Chief Executive Officer The Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council (LRADAC)
ABOUT WENDY HUGHES:
Wendy Hughes has 20 years of experience in non-profit and healthcare administration, including 13 years as Vice President and CFO at LRADAC.
Hughes graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1995 and obtained her MBA from USC in 1999. She started her career in direct care for children at Epworth Children's Home and later worked as a case manager in therapeutic foster care. In addition to her role at LRADAC, Hughes is a surveyor for the international accrediting body CARF and a graduate of Leadership Columbia.
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About the Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center:
An accredited chamber, the Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center (LCVC) has been creating a community that grows business for more than 65 years. Through services, advocacy, and education for its 715+ shareholders, the LCVC strives to promote business prosperity and a thriving community. To learn more about the Chamber and the Lexington area, visit www.lexingtonsc.org.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
541 Gibson Rd, 541 Gibson Road, Lexington, United States
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