NEW
YORK, July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vibrant
Emotional Health (Vibrant), a premier national mental health
organization and the administrator of the 988 Suicide & Crisis
Lifeline, today announced the appointment of Cara McNulty, DPA, as its new CEO.
"From the moment we met Cara, we were fairly confident she would
be Vibrant's next leader," said Jennifer Ashley, Ph.D., Board Chair of Vibrant
Emotional Health. "As we learned more about her passion
for our mission, the depth of her prior experiences which encompass
all areas of mental well-being, and her 'people first'
leadership style, we became certain she was the ideal choice to
guide Vibrant forward."
As CEO, McNulty will lead Vibrant through its next growth phase.
She will oversee all aspects of the organization, collaborating
with a talented leadership team to develop, deliver, and scale
innovative products and programs. Her top priority will be to
ensure Vibrant's mission is realized: To help all people achieve
mental and emotional well-being through groundbreaking solutions
that deliver high-quality support, when, where, and how they need
it. Cara's leadership style, characterized by her collective
approach and emphasis on innovation, will undoubtedly bring a fresh
perspective to Vibrant.
"On behalf of Vibrant, I am excited to welcome Cara McNulty as our new CEO," said
Alison Lewis, Interim CEO of Vibrant
Emotional Health. "Cara's passion for democratizing access to
mental health care and driving population level impact makes her
the clear choice to step into this role. I look forward to handing
over the reins to Cara and staying on at Vibrant as its Interim
Chief Operating Officer."
Cara's impressive track record includes her previous role as
President of Behavioral Health and Mental Well-being at CVS Health,
where she pioneered impactful programs. Notably, she championed the
implementation of CVS Health's strategy focused on the bold goal of
reducing suicide attempts by 20 percent among Aetna members by the
year 2025. She also led the strategic design and implementation of
Minnesota's transformational
health care legislation. Her initiatives have provided easy access
to high-quality mental health treatments, addressing a wide range
of needs and inspiring change in the industry.
"I am extremely humbled that Vibrant Emotional Health has
entrusted me with the position of CEO," said Cara McNulty, DPA, CEO of Vibrant Emotional
Health. "I applaud Vibrant for their dedication to delivering
mental health solutions to the millions of individuals served
annually over the past 55 years through 20 national and local
programs. Vibrant has an incredible depth and breadth of innovative
mental health services—from creating interventions before crisis to
providing critical support through the 988 Suicide & Crisis
Lifeline. I look forward to collaborating with the executive
leadership team, the Board, and our governmental and industry
partners to chart the course forward in the next phase for our
organization. Together, we will shed new light on the darkness that
affects nearly one-quarter of our population and be an agent for
change to those in need."
McNulty's dedication to mental health advocacy is evident in her
former roles as a Board Member for the American Foundation for
Suicide Prevention and the Allina Health | Aetna Joint Venture. Her extensive board
service, including with the Network for Excellence in Health
Innovation, Park Nicollet Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson
Foundation, YMCA, Midwest Business Group on Health, and the
Minnesota Community Measurement Board, reflect her unwavering
commitment to the cause. Additionally, Cara held leadership roles
at CVS Health, WTW, and Target centered on fostering diversity and
inclusion within each respective workplace, underscoring a
consistent commitment to creating equitable and inclusive
environments.
Cara is a prolific contributor to editorial outlets, authoring
articles on topics such as identity crisis among young adults,
eating disorders, and mental health. She holds a Doctor of Public
Administration degree from Hamline
University, a Master of Science in Applied Health Science
from Indiana University, and a Bachelor
of Science in Community Health Education from the University of Minnesota-Duluth.
To learn more about Vibrant Emotional Health,
visit www.vibrant.org.
About Vibrant Emotional Health
Vibrant Emotional
Health is a non-profit organization that helps individuals and
families achieve emotional wellbeing. For over 50 years, our
groundbreaking solutions have delivered high-quality services and
support when, where and how people need it. We offer confidential
emotional support through our state-of-the-art contact center and
crisis hotline services that use leading-edge telephone, text and
web-based technologies, including the 988 Suicide & Crisis
Lifeline, Disaster Distress Helpline, Veterans Crisis Line, and NFL
Life Line. Through our community wellness programs, individuals and
families obtain the support and skills they need to thrive. Our
advocacy and education initiatives promote mental wellbeing as a
social responsibility. We help over 5 million people live healthier
and more vibrant lives annually. We're advancing access, dignity
and respect for all and revolutionizing the system for good. Visit
vibrant.org. Follow Vibrant on X, Facebook,
and Instagram.
Media Contact:
Divendra Jaffar,
djaffar@vibrant.org
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