Cape Wellness Collaborative names new CEO
Abigail Field succeeds founder Sarah Swain as nonprofit enters its 8th year
HYANNIS — Bruce A. Bierhans, president of Cape Wellness Collaborative (CWC), has announced the appointment of Abigail Field as the CEO of the nonprofit, which provides funding for integrative therapies for people facing cancer on the Cape and Islands.
Field, an experienced nonprofit leader, will succeed Sarah Swain and begin work on Monday, Oct. 18.
Said Sarah Swain, the organization's founder emeritus, “I am humbled and proud to have had the opportunity to lead Cape Wellness Collaborative over the past 7 years, and now is the perfect time for Abby Field, with her extensive nonprofit experience and passion for the CWC mission, to lead this organization into the future. I am so grateful to Bruce and the board for putting so much time and thought into this transition, and am absolutely thrilled with their choice.”
Bierhans said Swain would continue to work with CWC as a volunteer and help Field transition into her new role.
“It’s been such an honor and a pleasure to have worked arm in arm with Sarah and our board and volunteers for the past 7 years. So many fond memories!” said Bierhans. “I’m thrilled to now have the pleasure of working with Abby Field, who is such an extraordinary and talented individual, as we continue to fulfill the important CWC mission.”
While at Pleasant Bay Community Boating, Abby Field held the position of associate director, and her work there focused on offering sailing to the Cape Cod community and beyond. She has extensive experience building community partnerships and has helped people of all ages increase their quality of life through sailing.
In addition to her work in nonprofits, Field is a classical pianist and has been a member of several chamber ensembles. She studied with the New York Institute of Photography and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and relishes the opportunity to build upon the foundation of healing support being offered at CWC. Field’s vision for CWC is fueled by her love of community and collaboration, as well as a desire to make the lives of CWC clients sweeter and more comfortable.