People Incorporated announces Dr. Kelly Hart Meehan as Vice President of Children’s Services & Community Partnerships

 

Hart Meehan to lead Children’s Division with background in early education

 

Fall River (November 1, 2023) – People Incorporated has named Dr. Kelly Hart Meehan as its new Vice President of Children’s Services & Community Partnerships, a position overseeing the Agency’s Children’s Services Division, which includes programs that optimize development and well-being for children and families from the prenatal period through elementary and secondary education in Greater Fall River, Greater Taunton, and surrounding communities. Programs of the division comprise services in parenting education, maternal health, early intervention, high-quality education and care, support for children with complex medical needs, workforce development, and mentorship for at-risk youth.

 

Dr. Hart Meehan joins People Incorporated with over three decades of leadership experience in the field of early education. She brings expertise in strategic planning and assessment, community engagement, workforce development, and management of complex, multi-site organizations. Her research interests include quality improvement, understanding the impact of positive professional identity on educator efficacy and well-being, and ethical practice in serving young children and their families. Most recently, Meehan served as the regional director for the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care, where she supported more than 2,000 programs in the Metro Boston region.

 

Dr. Hart Meehan described her experience starting with People Incorporated, “I’m thrilled to join the amazing team of caring professionals at People Incorporated. There is so much great work happening to support families and the community. I look forward to maximizing the positive impact of our programs to ensure that every child receives the care and resources they need to build a bright future.”

 

“Kelly is a welcome addition to our leadership team, and she has already proven to be an asset to our Agency as a whole,” added Megan Stirk, President & CEO of People Incorporated. “Our Children’s Division provides a varied and comprehensive complement of services to a diverse demographic, and we are fortunate to have someone with Kelly’s background and knowledge to be at the helm. She will help us meet the many needs children and families have today.”