Sgt. Clifford A. Wright, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Family Service Association, has announced the appointment of Carol A. Nagle as the non-profit agency’s President and Chief Executive Officer. Carol succeeds Donald J. Emond, who served as Family Service Association’s top executive since 1966.
A seasoned leader in the human service field, Carol began her career in 1979 as a case manager with Bristol Elder Services in Fall River, an agency she would lead as Executive Director from 1985 to 1989. Carol was then appointed Executive Director of Rhode Island Special Olympics, a position in which she served for nine years. After
a brief tenure as Assistant Director of Coastline Elderly Services in New Bedford, Carol came in 2000 to Family Service Association where she served prior to her recent appointment as Vice President of Elder and Social Services and Chief Operating Officer.
In making the announcement of Carol’s appointment, Sgt. Wright pointed to her wealth of experience, knowledge, and expertise. “Carol brings a special kind of vibrancy to our organization at a time when the mission of Family Service is ever so important,” he said. “The Board is excited to be working alongside her and looks forward to even greater success in the future,” he added.
After earning an undergraduate degree in Social Work from Providence College, Carol received her Master’s in Human Service Administration from New Hampshire College. She completed additional graduate courses in Counseling from the University of Rhode Island.
Carol expressed gratitude for the support shown her by the Board of Directors. “I want to thank our Board members for the confidence they have shown in me. They and I recognize that Family Service is an extraordinary agency with a strong record of addressing community needs. I pledge my commitment to building on the foundation established by our agency to provide more and better service to individuals and families in need, “ she said.
