Laura Beth Cashell

Background

About Laura Beth Cashell

I'm a dynamic, entrepreneurial professional with experience developing strong relationships, using compassionate communication and active listening skills to create innovative solutions that foster inclusivity and belonging. My role as Community Health Program Manager at York Hospital started in November of 2024 focusing on substance use prevention. Primary responsibilities include: Identifying tasks that need to be completed, establishing deadlines, and assigning individuals for delivery. Coordination of work between resources and ensuring clear communication. Assessing potential challenges as well as risks and developing plans to manage both. Develop tracking processes to ensure a transparent understanding of task progress. Quality control on all tasks - ensuring the work is completed on time and on-budget. Adjusting timelines, allocated resources, and expectations up until delivery. Delivering completed projects that satisfy stakeholder and funder expectations. Collaborate and implement activities to engage, educate and sustain a prevention coalition serving communities in southern York County. Responsible for tracking progress and reporting results in online systems. I am a Mental Health First Aid Instructor with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing also working per diem with NAMI Maine, where I teach adults how to recognize and support people who may be experiencing a mental health challenge. As the Library Director at D.A. Hurd Library, I managed a team of nine staff members and a collection of items, with an annual budget of My mission was to position our library as the cultural and social center for all of our community members, and to respond to their evolving needs with innovative and inclusive programs and services. I have a BA in Communications Studies from Emerson College, a graduate certificate in Professional Communication Institute from Boston University. Relying on creative problem solving, writing skills, compassion, a growth mindset, and a dedication to curiosity and learning, I ensure customers feel seen, heard, and valued. I look forward to future opportunities to innovate and collaborate together.