MARLBOROUGH – Crossroads Continuum, a nonprofit enhancing the quality of life for individuals with autism and related disorders from birth through adulthood, recently announced that Amelia “Lia” Spiliotes has joined the organization as its new chief executive officer.
“I am honored to be taking on this role at such an important time for Crossroads Continuum and the autism community. This organization has a long history of providing leading-edge services and programs to promote the well-being of individuals with autism and related disabilities in all aspects of their lives,” said Spiliotes. “Together, we will continue to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve – the individuals, families and communities.”
“Lia, a proven leader in the nonprofit health and human services space, is joining Crossroads during a transformative time as we are intensely focused on growth,” said Greg Furst, chairman of the board. “With Lia’s guidance, we hope to increase support and reach of our existing programs, grow the organization’s development and board, and increase awareness about the incredible impact Crossroads has on the autism community in Massachusetts.”
Spiliotes joins Crossroads from Community Health Programs in Berkshire County, where she served as CEO for seven years. Spiliotes’ more than three-decade career has centered on the industry’s manufacturing and health services delivery sectors. She has served as CEO of multiple federally qualified health centers in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, and she has been the recipient of a Robert Woods Johnson Foundation grant to utilize health-care technology in advancing community health and education.
Spiliotes sits on the boards of multiple organizations focused on health equity and social justice, and she is an industry adviser to graduate students at the Sloan School of Management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Crossroads Continuum was originally established in 2002 as a school providing individualized, comprehensive education and related services to individuals with autism and other related disabilities. In addition to its day school, Crossroads Continuum works with individuals and their families in their homes, communities and other settings.
To learn more about Crossroads Continuum or to donate to support its new programs, visit http://www.crossroadscontinuum.org/.
