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BusinessTalk with Lois Nesci, CEO, Gándara Mental Health Center: A Broad Mission to Serve

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Episode 255: April 1, 2026

Joe Bednar talks with Lois Nesci, CEO, Gándara Mental Health Center

When Lois Nesci took the reins at Gándara Mental Health Center in early 2020, she did so during a time of pandemic challenge, but this large, regional agency — with more than 70 locations serving the mental health and other needs of people across all ages and demographics — has overcome plenty of challenges in its nearly 50-year history. As that milestone approaches next year, Lois sits down with BusinessWest Editor Joe Bednar for this episode of BusinessTalk, explaining how Gándara identifies and then meets needs, how it continues to expand, and why the work of helping clients achieve healthier, happier lives is so gratifying. It’s must listening, so tune into BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest over both audio and video platforms, and sponsored by Greenfield Cooperative Bank.

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