Senior Leadership Team

A Compassionate Team That Puts You First

When you or a loved one needs care for behavioral health or substance use, we're here to help. The dedicated leaders of Beth Israel Lahey Health Behavioral Services know the importance, excellence, innovation and compassion. Together, they champion our commitment to improving the behavioral health of the communities we serve.

Our Senior Leadership Team

Jen Cullen, MSW

Jen Cullen, MSW President

Nalan Ward, MD

Nalan Ward, MD Chief Medical Officer

Catherine Pietrzak, MBA

Catherine Pietrzak, MBA Chief Financial Officer

Jacob Venter, MD

Jacob Venter, MD Associate Chief Medical Officer

Patrick Aquino, MD

Patrick Aquino, MD Medical Director of Primary Care-Behavioral Health Integration

Kirk Woodring, LICSW

Kirk Woodring, LICSW Vice President of Ambulatory & Community Services

Lydie Ultimo, MSW

Lydie Ultimo, LCSW Executive Director

Nizelky Genao, MSW, PMP, ITIL

Nizelky Genao, MSW, PMP, ITIL Vice President of Strategic Planning, Innovation & Integration

Zachary Thompson, LMHC

Zachary Thompson, LMHC Vice President of Emergency Services

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