Pennsylvania

Mary Seeley LPN

Executive Director, Devereux Poconos

Mary Seeley has been at Devereux Pocono for 29 years, 26 of which she has served as Executive Director of Devereux Pocono Programs and Services.  Under Mary’s direction, Devereux Pocono has flourished as a solution for struggling special needs families in the Pocono Northeast.

Devereux Pocono began modestly in 1982 as a 25 bed intermediate care facility in the rural Pocono Northeast hamlet of Newfoundland, with a staff of 33.  When Mary was hired, Devereux had no affiliations with any local public and private organizations and no solid leads for growing business. Today, Devereux Pocono consists of six unique residential, training and rehabilitation programs serving hundreds of special need individuals in 12 locations.  What began with a $500,000 operating budget is currently over $11 million.  It is Mary’s prudence and innovation that has driven to Devereux Pocono’s growth and success.  Programs such as School to Work, Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services for children, and the creation of Community Homes were developed under Mary’s direction.  Mary’s determination and desire for quality programs has produced a community of hope for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.