Benton County Announces Lacey Mollel as Executive Director of Community Health Centers
Benton County has appointed Lacey Mollel as the new Executive Director of the Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties (CHC) beginning July 1, 2024. Mollel was approved as the next Executive Director by the CHC Board of Directors on June 17, 2024.
Working alongside the CHC Board of Directors, “we are pleased to announce that Lacey Mollel has accepted the role of Executive Director of the CHC,” said Benton County Administrator Rachel McEneny.
Mollel joined Benton County in May 2022 as the Deputy Director of Operations for the CHC. In August 2023, she stepped up as the Interim Executive Director. The CHC is part of the largest primary care network in the nation, focusing on providing meaningful, accessible, and culturally appropriate health care. Community Health Centers, also known as Federally Qualified Health Centers, play a crucial role in offering primary care, dental, and behavioral health services in communities. In Benton County the health centers partner with local public health and government services, as a public-entity CHC.
During her tenure as Interim Executive Director, “Lacey has been instrumental in overseeing complex systems work and investing in future focused initiatives towards sustainability,” said McEneny.
Mollel brings nearly two decades of experience in various healthcare delivery systems, including direct patient care in large hospital systems and administrative roles in rural health clinics and a critical access hospital in Southwest Kansas. Born and raised in Tanzania, her life with her Maasai husband enriches her perspectives on global health challenges and solutions.
“We are incredibly fortunate to have Lacey’s leadership and perspectives at Benton County. I am confident that her vision and experience will continue to drive the CHC forward,” McEneny said.
About Benton County Community Health Centers
The Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties provide comprehensive healthcare services to the community, including primary care, dental, and behavioral health services. As part of the largest primary care network in the nation, they are dedicated to offering meaningful, accessible, and culturally appropriate healthcare.
Community Health Centers — of Benton and Linn Counties (bentonlinnhealthcenters.org)
