GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — CHP Berkshires has named Carolina Apicella to the position of chief financial officer. 

 

Apicella will oversee financial operations and CHP's annual $35 million budget. CHP serves 30,000 Berkshire region patients with medical, dental, nutrition, behavioral health and family services support at seven locations countywide.

 

A certified public accountant, Apicella brings years of financial leadership experience with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in California and Nebraska.  She most recently was CFO at Metro Inclusive Health, an FQHC in St. Petersburg, FL.  

 

"We're delighted to welcome Carolina to our leadership team, said Bethany Kieley, CEO of CHP Berkshires "In addition to her deep financial management experience, her passion for community health aligns perfectly with CHP's mission." 

 

Carolina holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from the College of Saint Mary in Omaha. Her most recent noteworthy project consisted of her participation and collaboration with California Primary Care Association and CFOs across the state to develop a value-care based reimbursement model.  

 

She is now a resident of Great Barrington. She enjoys yoga and outdoors activities such as hiking.