Adriana Torres-O'Connor

Dr. Adriana Torres-O’Connor joined Mental Health Partnerships in December 2018. She is responsible for developing successful strategy and driving innovative operations to advance the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Dr. Torres-O’Connor is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working in community behavioral health. She earned her Doctorate of Psychology (Psy.D.) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees from Widener University in Pennsylvania and also holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from New York University.

Her career has involved overseeing, designing, and developing innovative, recovery-oriented programming to tap into the resilience and strengths of individuals experiencing behavioral health and addiction challenges and their families. Her holistic and integrative approach to behavioral health and addiction services, her deep commitment to serving the most vulnerable, and her innovative work in the field of behavioral health are trademarks of her leadership. She is the first Latina to serve as President and CEO in Mental Health Partnerships’ 70-year history. She is active in her community and is a member of a number of professional associations including the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA), American Psychological Association (APA), and Pennsylvania Psychological Association (PPA).