Alicia Ferguson Hardy, Lcsw
About Alicia Ferguson Hardy, Lcsw
Alicia Ferguson Hardy is the Chief Executive Officer of OLE Health, where she has worked since 2018. She has an extensive background in behavioral health and management, with degrees from Yale, UC Berkeley, and Boston College.
Current Role as CEO at OLE Health
Alicia Ferguson Hardy serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of OLE Health, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she oversees the organization's operations and strategic direction, focusing on enhancing healthcare services in Napa, California. Her leadership is pivotal in driving initiatives that align with OLE Health's mission to provide accessible and quality healthcare to the community.
Previous Positions at OLE Health
Alicia Ferguson Hardy has held multiple roles at OLE Health prior to her current position as CEO. She worked as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer from 2016 to 2018, and as the Chief Strategy Officer from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she served as the Director of Integrated Care for six months in 2014 and as the Behavioral Health Manager from 2011 to 2013. These roles contributed to her extensive experience in healthcare management and strategy.
Educational Background
Alicia Ferguson Hardy has a solid educational foundation. She studied English Language and Literature at Boston College, earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from 1995 to 1999. She later pursued a Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of California, Berkeley, from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, she attended Yale School of Management, where she achieved a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and is recognized as a candidate. She also completed the Executive Program for Nonprofit Leaders at Stanford University Graduate School of Business in 2017.
Experience in Behavioral Health
Alicia Ferguson Hardy has significant experience in the field of behavioral health. She worked as a Behavioral Health Provider at OLE Health from 2009 to 2011 and served as the Director of Behavioral Health for seven months in 2014. Prior to her tenure at OLE Health, she was a Social Worker at the VA Medical Center from 2007 to 2009. This background has equipped her with the skills necessary to address complex healthcare needs.