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Greater Lawrence Family Health Center has a new finance leader who is returning to the Merrimack Valley from the West Coast with more than 20 years of executive leadership across healthcare, nonprofit and technology organizations.
Chief Financial Officer Andrea Blackbird joined the health center that offers primary care and pharmacies in Lawrence, Methuen and Haverhill.
“GLFHC’s commitment to serving the Merrimack Valley and advancing access to high-quality, comprehensive healthcare strongly aligns with my values. I’m honored to join such a mission-driven organization and look forward to supporting its important work in the community,” she said.
Blackbird most recently served as chief financial officer at Venice Family Clinic in California, a UCLA Health-affiliated community health center with a $100 million operating budget. She led financial strategy, systems transformation and operational improvements to strengthen long-term sustainability and mission alignment.
Greater Lawrence Family Health Center President and CEO Zandra Kelley welcomed Blackbird, saying, “With more than a decade of experience leading finance for a similarly sized community health center, she has already made a strong impact—seamlessly integrating into our team and bringing fresh perspective. Her deep expertise, innovative thinking, and collaborative approach will be instrumental in strengthening our organization and positioning us for long-term success.”
Blackbird’s experience includes securing multimillion-dollar financing, implementing enterprise financial systems and navigating complex regulatory environments. She has a Master of Business Administration from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.