New Horizons Appoints New Director

Press Release:  June 1

John Romano, CEO of New Horizons of the Treasure Coast Inc., announced that Patricia Daum has joined the organization as Director of Fund Development.

As New Horizons moves forward with plans to build a children’s crisis center, Daum will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the capital campaign. She will also be in charge of developing an annual fund raising program and communications plan for the organization.

“We are very fortunate to have Pat join the New Horizons team,” said Romano. “She is the perfect combination for our organization……a successful fundraising professional with mental health experience.”

The new director has an extensive background in fundraising, including a 12 year career with United Way. She recently served 4 ½ years with the United Way of Martin County where she was Director of Major Gifts and Director of the United Way Foundation. She also worked with the Mental Health Association in Memphis, TN for six years as Executive Director and Director of Development.

“I feel like my career has come full circle,” said Daum. “I have always had a soft spot in my heart for children’s programs and when New Horizons approached me about this desperately needed children’s crisis center, I couldn’t say no.”

“It is rewarding to be a member of this team and it is very exciting to be a part of this major project,” she said. Daum may be contacted at 772-468-5600 or pdaum@nhtcinc.org.

New Horizons of the Treasure Coast, Inc. is the primary provider of behavioral health services for adults and children in four counties. The main campus is located on Midway Road in St. Lucie County and there are outpatient centers in Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie Counties.