NORWICH – Catholic Charities of Chenango County, renowned for its role in assisting the needs of many county residents, welcomes a new executive director to the organization.

Robin A. Beckwith, longtime resident of Chenango County, has pledged her services and experience to Catholic Charities, hoping to move the non-profit agency forward with its mission. She succeeds longtime director Dr. Jane Coddington, who left the agency in July. Beckwith, who has a background in education, counseling and administration, said she is committed to the cause of Catholic Charities and is excited about her new role and the impact she’ll have in the community she loves.

“I was looking for a mission that cumulated my past experiences and education,” said Beckwith. “Instead, I felt Catholic Charities found me.”

Beckwith said she is grateful for the opportunities presented by her new position. As the previous director of mental health and developmental disabilities at Catholic Charities, she has formulated her own objectives for the organization and expresses eagerness to share her vision with the community.

Her past positions include extensive counseling work in the Otselic Valley and Oxford Academy school districts, and nursing experience at Pathfinder Village and Chenango Memorial Hospital. Additionally, she was director of education at Springbrook Kids Unlimited Preschools. She is a registered nurse and has completed a Bachelor of Science in Community and Human Services and a Masters in Science in Counselor Education.