Why Hassett Strategies

Decades of Leadership Experience – With over 32 years leading federal human services, behavioral health, and disaster recovery efforts, I bring deep expertise in crisis response and long-term recovery.

Human-Centered Systems – I understand the complexities of health and human services at all levels of government and help programs remain focused on the individuals and communities they serve.

A Proven Track Record  – I have overseen multi-state disaster recovery programs, including:

• Project Liberty – Following the September 11 attacks, I oversaw and provided federal leadership in the design and implementation of New York's $150 million Project Liberty Crisis Counseling Program, which provided over 650,000 free crisis counseling encounters to individuals in the 27 months after the World Trade Center disaster.

• Superstorm Sandy Recovery – I designed and initiated a multi-state social services effort, allocating nearly $475 million in Social Services Block Grant funding to assist states affected by Superstorm Sandy. This initiative supported social services, health, and mental health services recovery, as well as the repair, renovation, and rebuilding of vital facilities.

• Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Initiatives – I developed a multi-stage long-term funding model for Community Action Agencies through the CSBG, including recent allocations to Puerto Rico and Florida in response to Hurricanes Ian and Fiona.

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Scalability & Flexibility – Whether managing billion-dollar nationwide programs or targeted community initiatives, I have experience designing, implementing, and mitigating risks in recovery efforts of all sizes.

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Flexible Engagement Options – I am open to future engagements providing subject matter expert (SME) as part of a larger contract team through 1099 arrangements or engage directly for organizational or community-level assessments, strategic planning projects, and leadership assistance to navigate response and recovery activities.