Special Message from the CEO |
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| Dear Friends,
Serving as the CEO of Santa Maria Hostel for the past twelve remarkable years has been a true privilege. Walking alongside our participants, staff, volunteers and hundreds of community supporters has not only brought me immense joy but has allowed the support needed for Santa Maria to grow. The visions of serving more women, children and family members, integrating healthcare services, building strong programs to improve maternal and child health outcomes, and expanding geographically have transformed from dreams to reality.
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As Santa Maria’s dedicated board, volunteers and staff continue to advance our mission and serve even more women and families in need, I have decided this is the right time for Santa Maria to welcome a new leader. One who can stand on this firm foundation of growth and create new visions for Santa Maria.
At the beginning of April, I will undertake a new endeavor as the CEO of Northwest Assistance Ministries. In this role I will continue my passion for serving families in need and building programs and services that allow families and communities to thrive. I hold dear my time at Santa Maria and look forward to continuing to support the organization as a donor and goodwill ambassador of this lifechanging work. Sincerely, Nadine Scamp, LMSW |
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| Dear friends,
It is with mixed emotions that Santa Maria’s Board of Directors accepts Nadine’s resignation as CEO. We are extremely grateful for her years of service and leadership.
Throughout Nadine’s tenure she guided the organization through unprecedented times, never losing sight of Santa Maria’s mission and the immense needs of those we serve. |
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She has weathered actual storms that can only be described as biblical and led the organization to safely remain open through a global pandemic. Through Nadine’s leadership Santa Maria both stayed the course in these difficult times and thrived, serving more women, children and family members in 2023 than ever before.
In addition, Nadine has led Santa Maria in programmatic growth and diversification. At the beginning of her time with us, she helped forge a partnership with Baylor College of Medicine to open onsite residential withdrawal management services and later grew this partnership to add an onsite and fully integrated healthcare clinic, centered around the unique needs of women with substance use disorders and their families, the I-CARE Clinic. Her stewardship of our Caring for Two program and the partnership with Harris Health Ben Taub to implement the Maternal Perinatal Addiction Treatment Clinic and its nationally recognized MOM Model for pregnant women with opioid use disorder have moved the needle on maternal and child health outcomes. Finally, Nadine has led Santa Maria to answer the call to bring life changing recovery services to the greater Austin area, meeting an enormous need for this community while expanding Santa Maria’s geographic footprint.
We have a solid transition plan in place as we seek Santa Maria’s next leader. Nadine has graciously agreed to assist with the changes that lie ahead. We are grateful for your ongoing support as our staff continues to fulfill Santa Maria’s mission of empowering women, children and family members to lead healthy, successful, productive and self-fulfilling lives. Sincerely, Keith Rudy, Board Chair |
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| The mission of Santa Maria is to empower women and their families to lead healthy, successful, productive and self-fulfilling lives. |
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