HVEDC Welcomes Access: Supports for Living to Its Advisory Board

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (June 25, 2019) – Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC), announced the addition of the organization Access: Supports for Living Inc. to its Advisory Board. Access will be represented on the board by Ron Colavito and Amy Anderson-Winchell, LCSW.

Colavito joined Access in 2003 as a cost accountant. In January 2018, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer, the fifth person to hold that title in the agency’s 56-year history. Since joining Access, Colavito has led significant growth and improvement in performance across the entire agency, with a particular focus on business intelligence and implementation of data-driven solutions. He also serves as the Vice Chair of the New York Integrated Network (NYIN) IPA Board of Directors, and serves as a member of the Board of Directors for both the NY Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation and Meaningful NY.

Anderson-Winchell has been with Access since 1982, and currently serves as President, providing executive leadership focused on developing and implementing strategic partnerships for integrated healthcare delivery and value-based contracts. She provides leadership for the Access: Supports for Living Foundation, with a focus on developing partnerships throughout the region that support the agency’s mission of helping people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible. She also collaborates with Colavito to establish the strategic direction of the agency.

“Ron and Amy are outstanding additions to our Advisory Board, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome them aboard,” said Mike Oates, President and CEO of HVEDC. “The two of them have significant experience in the world of healthcare, and in growing and managing successful organizations on a massive scale. Their insights will be of tremendous value to HVEDC and business owners throughout the Hudson Valley.”

About Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC):
HVEDC is the leading economic development agency for the seven-county region of Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties. The public-private partnership markets the region as a prime business location to corporate executives, site selection consultants and real estate brokers. HVEDC helped start the organizational, branding and promotional effort for NY BioHud Valley, Hudson Valley 3D Printing, and the Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance. To learn more, call 845-220-2244 or visit hvedc.com.