Dr. Tara Chalakani, the CEO of Preferred Behavioral Health Group, was named the inaugural leader of Women Executives — a new group at the Forbes Nonprofit Council, an invitation-only professional community for chief executives in successful nonprofit organizations.
“I am honored and thrilled to lead this initiative,” Chalakani said. “In this space, women executives will find the support, insight, collaboration, and information to thrive as professionals in the workplace and their personal lives. Inspiring women to level up is one of my greatest passions.”
PBHG, which has been offering comprehensive services since 1978, has long been recognized for their tangible and innovative efforts to advance women in the workplace and the community. preferredbehavioral.org
At the forefront behavioral health care in New Jersey, PBHG provides top-tier mental health, substance use, and prevention services with a focus on trauma-informed care and inclusivity.
Chalakani has a growth-minded and strategic vision for improving the quality, accessibility, and affordability of care, while fostering a trauma-informed and stigma-free culture within and beyond her organization.
Chalakani, who describes herself as a proud Latina, is a seasoned clinician, educator, public speaker, and podcast co-host with over 30 years of expansive experience in the health care field. She holds a Doctor of Psychology degree from Walden University, with a specialization in Behavioral Health Leadership. She is also an Associate Professor at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.
