Contributed by: Brayden Ransom, MHC Communication and Marketing Assistant
West Hartford, CT – Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Brabant as Chair of the MHC Board of Directors. Mr. Brabant joined the Board of Directors of MHC in 2015.
“I am excited and humbled to be selected as MHC’s Board Chair, building upon the great leadership and inspiration from my predecessors,” Brabant said. “I continue to be amazed by the countless and selfless efforts of the MHC staff and its community partners to support recovery and mental health wellness in this, our 113th year.”
Mr. Brabant is a First Vice President with People’s United Bank, working in the Business Transformation Office, specifically focused on modernizing the Bank’s systems and improving the customer and employee experience. He has been with People’s United Bank since 2015, most of his tenure serving as Chief Financial Officer of People’s United Insurance Agency which was sold to Assured Partners in 2020.
“We are fortunate to have Scott as MHC’s new Board Chair and steward of our vision and mission. His commitment to MHC and guidance to our Board and team is what MHC needs to fulfill our growth goals and deepen our impact of creating environments that support long-term health and wellness,” said Luis B. Perez, President & CEO of Mental Health Connecticut.
Since joining MHC’s Board, Mr. Brabant has served in various officer capacities including Treasurer and Vice Chairperson, and has served on the Governance, Finance, and Executive Committees. He assumed the role of Board Chair effective January 2021. He previously served as Treasurer of the Center for Children’s Advocacy from 2015 through 2018, in addition to serving on the Board at Mental Health Connecticut.
Mr. Brabant received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance and Investments from Babson College in Wellesley, MA. A native of Massachusetts, he has lived in Connecticut since 1995 with his wife and three children.
About Mental Health Connecticut
With a person-centered approach to care, Mental Health Connecticut’s mission is to partner with individuals, families, and communities to create environments that support long-term health and wellness. We measure success by our ability to support the recovery journey and help individuals obtain a safe home, achieve whole health, realize a meaningful purpose, and develop connections in the community. Established by Clifford Beers in 1908, MHC is committed to the mental health and wellness of all Connecticut residents through advocacy, education, and service.
