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Health Center Welcomes New Executive Director de la Torre

ONEONTA—Beatriz de la Torre has been appointed as the new executive director of the Oneonta Community Health Center. With more than 25 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and social services, de la Torre brings a wealth of expertise in community health and organizational management to the role, officials said in a media release issued on Monday, February 24.

Prior to joining OCHC, de la Torre served in leadership positions at Comfenalco Antioquia, a prominent nonprofit social organization in Colombia that provides comprehensive health services, recreation, education, and housing support.

Throughout her career, she has demonstrated exceptional ability in developing communication strategies, leading multidisciplinary teams, and implementing programs that enhance community well-being, officials said.

According to the media release, de la Torre’s appointment comes at a great time for OCHC, which provides free, compassionate healthcare services to uninsured and underinsured adults in Otsego County and surrounding areas. OCHC plays a vital role in addressing healthcare disparities in the region, offering medical care to those who might otherwise go without essential health services. Additionally, OCHC connects patients to needed dental care and mental health services.

“I feel excited for this new step in which I deeply believe that I can contribute to the Oneonta community with my professional skills from years of experience and my multicultural background,” said de la Torre. “I admire the mission of OCHC to provide free, compassionate, and empathetic health care to uninsured and underinsured adults of Otsego and surrounding counties.”

Since moving to Oneonta in 2022, de la Torre has immersed herself in the local community, including working at SUNY Oneonta, where she gained valuable insight into the region’s diverse population and their unique needs, officials said.