The Abbott House Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Justine Christakos as incoming CEO and President, effective July 1, 2024. Ms. Christakos will be succeeding James L. Kaufman, who is retiring after serving more than 11 years as current President and CEO.
"We could not possibly be more delighted by the appointment of Justine. She is the perfect individual to build on James's remarkable accomplishments at this venerable organization whose ultimate purpose is to help people help themselves," said Walter Montgomery, Chair of the Abbott House Board. "She is a model of selfless commitment to children, families, and adults who struggle with intellectual and developmental disabilities. From her beginnings as a dedicated caseworker to her leadership roles with critical impact on policies of treatment and care, Justine has forged better futures for people faced with challenges that most of us cannot truly imagine."
Reflecting on her new role, Ms. Christakos shared, “It has been an honor to dedicate 32 years of my life to the social services sector, with the past eight years at Abbott House shaping my journey from direct service to executive leadership. This new position affords me a greatly expanded opportunity to champion the rights and potential of every individual we serve. I am eager to lead Abbott House alongside our remarkable team as we continue to carry out the agency’s 60-year-old mission of service to others.”
Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Justine Christakos as our new President and CEO!
