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ARBOR is privileged to have a management team of talented and dedicated human services professionals and educators. Their collective experience adds up to decades of insights that have brought — and still bring — practical and inspirational outcomes to those that ARBOR serves. Take a moment to meet each of them because they are ARBOR.

GAILANNE M. REEH
Founder, President and CEO

“I think we have an obligation and responsibility to help those who need it. What are we here for, if not to improve the quality of life for each other?”

Gailanne’s focus and community is a broad one that transcends culture, ethnicity, gender and geography. Her community consists of the spectrum of those who “need help and hope.” She created ARBOR as a place that allows her to provide both.

In addition to ARBOR, Gailanne has been a formidable influence in a variety of human services organizations in New England. She has also served as:

  • Commissioner for the Massachusetts Office for Children
  • Senior Vice President of the United Way of Massachusetts Bay
  • Deputy Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services
  • Senior Program Budget Analyst, Massachusetts Executive Office of Human Services
  • Chair of the Professional Advisory Committee for Child and Adolescent Services
  • Vice Chair of the Massachusetts Children’s Trust Fund
  • President, Board of Directors, Bridgewell
  • Board of Director, Nahant Educational Foundation
  • Chair, Nahant School Committee

Gailanne’s college education at Cornell and Fairfield University focused on study in Communications. She made a conscious decision to leave a potential career in television after a stint as the media coordinator on the campaign to elect the first woman governor of Connecticut, Ella Grasso. Known as a “Governor of the People,” Ms. Grasso ignited Gailanne’s desire to serve. After the election, Gailanne decided to take a position as a child care worker in a residential program for individuals with mental disabilities. More than twenty five years later, she has no regrets.