Adrienne Dixon Ph.D. ’90M ’08M has been named CEO of Sarah A. Reed Children's Center, following the retirement of James D. Mando.

Dixon, who has spent 32 years at Sarah Reed, served most recently as the agency’s associate vice president of residential and community services.

She has more than 35 years of experience as a counselor and administrator, focusing on children, families and adults with serious mental illness.

Dixon earned her bachelor's degree from Thiel College, a post-graduate certificate from Saint Vincent Health Center and Gannon University and a doctorate from Gannon. She represents the agency on numerous boards, including Northern Pennsylvania Regional College.