Chris Anderson introduced the day's guest speaker - Lindsay VandeVelde, executive director of Community Inclusion, Inc.
Lindsay is a certified practice manager and a seasoned executive professional with more than 20 years of experience in healthcare management. She has supported a variety of healthcare organizations in achieving financial stability, organizational growth, and increased visibility within the communities they serve. Lindsay brings well-rounded experience across the healthcare system with demonstrated leadership in community health, geriatric health, and behavioral health. Her areas of specialty include autism spectrum disorders, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and underserved populations facing social disparities. A lifelong resident of Chautauqua County, Lindsay has dedicated her career to supporting individuals with chronic disabilities and addressing their unique needs. She has fostered strong partnerships with local hospitals, nursing homes, and community-based organizations to expand access to quality care. Her professional experience includes serving as Chief Operating Officer for the Tanglewood Group, an organization providing assisted living facilities, social daycare, independent housing, and home care services. She also served as site director for the Barber National Institute, an organization supporting children from birth to age 21 with behavioral health needs. In her current role as Executive Director of Community Inclusion, previously known as TRC Community Health Center, Lindsay oversees multiple clinical sites, offering primary care, dental, school-based health, and podiatry services. Lindsay earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders from SUNY Fredonia in 2006, and an Associate Degree in Clinical Psychology from SUNY Jamestown Community College in 2003.
Lindsay explained that Community Inclusion, Inc. offers a variety of primary medical care, dental care, podiatry, and school-based health services, all of which are available to the entire community. The Primary Care Clinic, located in Jamestown, features board-certified physicians with expertise in treating people with complex health issues. Dental Clinics, located in Dunkirk and Jamestown, provide quality dental care, particularly those unable to access dental services elsewhere. The agency’s Podiatry Clinic, located in Jamestown, offers high-quality foot and ankle care. And, the organizations School-Based Health, located at Jamestown Public Schools (High School and Washington Middle School), provides comprehensive health care services to students enrolled at the school.
She said Community Inclusion offers help for individuals seeking services, support and guidance through TRC services, community resources, and with their insurance needs. She also explained that no one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay and there is a discounted/sliding fee schedule available based on family size and income.
In 2025, Community Inclusion had over 10,000 individual appointments and is continuing to grow an annual basis.
