Crittenton Services Welcomes New President and CEO

Dr. Ashleigh Parker, DBH, MBA

Crittenton Services is pleased to announce the successful onboarding of Dr. Ashleigh Parker, DBH, MBA, who officially assumed the role as the agency's new President & CEO on January 2, 2024.

Dr. Parker has seamlessly assumed leadership and has already begun to make a positive impact on the agency. Her proactive engagement with the team, clients, and stakeholders reflects her commitment to building upon Crittenton's esteemed 129-year legacy and advancing its mission.

"We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Ashleigh Parker to Crittenton Services as our new President & CEO," expressed Interim President & CEO Jennifer Spencer. "The enthusiasm and expertise that she brings to the table greatly align with our vision for the future."

Dr. Ashleigh Parker’s unwavering commitment to behavioral health, coupled with her extensive experience, positions her to skillfully guide Crittenton Services in fulfilling its mission to empower individuals, families, and communities to heal, grow, and thrive. Dr. Parker holds a Doctorate in Behavioral Health from Arizona State University, a Masters of Business Administration from Carlow University in Pittsburgh, and a B.S. in Healthcare Administration and Information Systems. She has served as a Hospital Unit Director at Trinity Health System in Philadelphia, overseeing outpatient clinic management, and held roles such as Field Service Manager at Maximus and Quality Review and Audit Manager at Cigna/NYLife, demonstrating expertise in driving company growth, and improving healthcare operations and management. The Board of Directors is confident that Dr. Parker will build upon the agency’s success and further enhance its position as a leading provider of behavioral health services and the only residential facility in West Virginia licensed to meet the specialized behavioral health needs of adolescent maternity clients.

"I am honored to lead this incredible team at Crittenton Services as President & CEO," said Dr. Ashleigh Parker. "I look forward to all the opportunities that lie ahead as we take our organization to new heights and make a meaningful difference to the population we serve."

Crittenton Services expresses gratitude to Interim President & CEO Jennifer Spencer, who provided stability during this period of transition and has returned to her role as Vice President of Quality Improvement. The organization looks forward to building upon this foundation of success under Dr. Parker's leadership.