NeighborHealth Appoints Maria Coppenrath as Chief Financial Officer
Finance strategy leader with deep Massachusetts community health expertise to join NeighborHealth
REVERE, Mass. (July 21, 2026) — NeighborHealth today announced the appointment of Maria Coppenrath, CPA, as the organization’s new Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 20, 2026.
With more than 30 years of healthcare finance experience – including over 15 years serving as CFO within complex, multi-site Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) – Coppenrath brings deep expertise in healthcare finance strategy, value-based care, 340B pharmacy operations, ACO models, and FQHC regulatory compliance.
Most recently, Coppenrath served as CFO at Caring Health Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. She has also held senior financial leadership roles at Greater Lawrence Family Health Center and Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, where she led financial transformation initiatives, strengthened organizational sustainability, and supported significant operational growth.
Coppenrath succeeds Jamie Hazard in the CFO role following Hazard’s transition to Chief Executive Officer in December of 2025. In her role as CFO, Coppenrath will oversee financial strategy, planning and operations for one of the largest community health centers in the country, with more than $300M in annual revenue, 1700 employees, and a full complement of primary care and specialty services, a 24/7 emergency department, the Neighborhood PACE program, and multiple on-site pharmacies.
“Maria stood out throughout the search process for both her exceptional financial leadership and her deep commitment to community health,” said Jamie Hazard, President and CEO of NeighborHealth. “She brings a rare combination of strategic expertise, operational excellence, and mission alignment. We are thrilled to welcome her to NeighborHealth and are confident she will be an invaluable partner as we continue to strengthen and expand care for the communities we serve.”
Born and raised in Everett, Massachusetts, Coppenrath distinguishes herself through her collaborative leadership style, ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable insights, and proven track record of building high-performing finance teams.
“NeighborHealth is well known for its innovation, compassion, and service, and I am honored to be part of an organization so deeply committed to equitable, community-based care,” said Coppenrath. “As a first-generation Italian American and the daughter of immigrants, I understand the hopes, sacrifices, and resilience that shape so many of the families NeighborHealth serves. That personal connection makes it especially meaningful to join an organization that has long been a trusted resource for immigrant communities. I look forward to partnering with the leadership team and staff to support NeighborHealth’s continued growth, strengthen its mission, and ensure its long-term sustainability.”
Coppenrath joins NeighborHealth following a highly competitive national search. She is the recipient of numerous professional recognitions, including the National Association of Community Health Centers’ Jeffrey T. Latman Leadership in Healthcare Finance Award, and serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers. She is also on the Board of Directors of CapitalLink, which provides financial advisory services to community health centers in Massachusetts.
Sobre NeighborHealth
O NeighborHealth, anteriormente East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, é um dos maiores Centros de Saúde Federalmente Qualificados (FQHCs) do país e o maior sistema de saúde de atenção primária baseado na comunidade em Massachusetts, atendendo mais de 120.000 pessoas e reconhecido pela Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) como um Líder Nacional de Qualidade. Por mais de 50 anos, o NeighborHealth ofereceu acesso a cuidados primários abrangentes, cuidados especializados e cuidados de emergência para pacientes na Comunidade. Em uma fusão inédita em 2020, o East Boston Neighborhood Health Center uniu forças com o South End Community Health Center e expandiu os serviços para pacientes que vivem e trabalham nos bairros South End e Roxbury de Boston. Com quase 2.000 funcionários, o NeighborHealth defende modelos de atendimento inovadores para preencher ativamente as lacunas de equidade em saúde em nossas comunidades de baixa renda e imigrantes com serviços exclusivos de outros provedores de saúde em nosso estado. Para obter mais informações, visite www.neighborhealth.com.
