September 17 2021 – Hanley Foundation, the nonprofit statewide leader in adolescent substance use prevention and education, has announced Clarice Redding Louis as the Foundation’s new Chief Recovery Community Officer.
Hanley Foundation envisions a world free of addiction, leading the way as the largest provider of educational programs that prevent underage drinking in the State of Florida. In addition to offering treatment scholarships to those in need and facilitating trainings to identify the signs of substance misuse, the Foundation works to reduce stigma and change policy through its advocacy efforts. The Foundation’s mission is to eliminate addiction through prevention, advocacy, and recovery support.
In her new role, Louis will focuson establishing Hanley Foundation’s legislative priorities, assisting in opening a recovery community center, supporting the update of Palm Beach County’s response to the opioid crisis, and overseeing the design of evidence-informed practices to help individuals sustain long-term recovery. She will also assist the Chief Development Officer with administering the Lifesaver Scholarships and securing grants for the Foundation.
“Clarice has many qualities that make her an asset to our team,” said Jan Cairnes, CEO for Hanley Foundation. “She has years of leadership experience in community organizations, social justice advocacy, human services and the child welfare sector. Above all, she leads with empathy, which is crucial to the sensitive nature of our work. We are proud and excited to have her on board.”
Most recently, Louis was the Director of Community Services for Vita Nova, Inc. in West Palm Beach, a human services organization serving 200 families. During her time there, she oversaw the logistics management, team infrastructure, program design, grants management and community outreach. She graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Intercultural Communication as well as a Master of Education Leadership degree. She is currently pursuing an Educational Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University.
“Helping individuals build and maintain strong and healthy families is of the utmost importance to me, which is at the core of Hanley Foundation’s mission,” said Louis. “At Hanley Foundation, I’m surrounded by passionate leaders committed to going above and beyond to eliminate addiction. It shows in the quality of work the Foundation produces. I am honored to join a team with a long-standing reputation of excellence in our local and state communities. I’m excited to showcase our latest projects for the community.”
Louis is a current member of Leadership Palm Beach County’s Engage Class of 2022 and Vice President of the LupieGirl, an organization that provides support to families affected by Lupus and other chronic illnesses. She is a past President of the Urban League Young Professionals of Palm Beach and Immediate Past Co-Director of New Leaders Council of Palm Beach. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She resides in West Palm Beach with her husband Elton.
For more information on the Hanley Foundation or to make a donation, please visit hanleyfoundation.org.
