Beth Hines became Executive Director in 2018 and has been with the organization since 1991. She is a highly motivated leader committed to the advancement of Community Partners in Action’s (CPA) mission and culture. Her leadership is based on integrity, mutual respect, and trust. During her many years with the organization, Beth has been an advocate for reform while ensuring the guiding beliefs of CPA are always at the forefront of her decision-making.
Beth is collaborative by nature with the capacity to build new relationships and sustain existing partnerships. She is strategic with a track record for managing and resolving complex issues. Her strong skills in encouraging and inspiring staff, supporting participants, championing initiatives, and pursuing new opportunities has and will continue to serve CPA well.
Beth’s long history with the CPA demonstrates her commitment to team building and assuring that all parts of the organization are working toward the same goal: providing innovative, best quality services to the people in our care while supporting and developing staff.
Beth’s values are aligned with those of the agency, and its mission has become part of who she is. She is inspired by CPA’s rich history, dedicated staff, resilient participants, and core belief that people can change.
Beth has a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Connecticut. She is the Co-chair of the Greater Waterbury Reentry Council and the Criminal Justice Division of the CT Nonprofit Alliance.
Beth resides in Bristol, CT, with her husband, Michael. They have two adult sons. Beth is highly competitive, an avid bike rider and tennis player, playing competitively for over 40 years.