The Antonio M. Claret Home for the Elderly in Puerto Plata has appointed a new board of directors to lead the institution through 2030.
Fernando Ortega Zeller took over as president of the care home's protective society during a handover ceremony that also honored the outgoing leadership team.
The incoming executive board for the 2026 to 2030 term includes Vice President Luis Manuel Pérez Ceballos, Secretary Derissé De León De la Cruz, Treasurer Rafael Agustín Fernández Brache and Board Member Liza María Brugal De León.
Leadership transition
Ortega Zeller outlined the new board's vision and challenges during his opening address to staff, supporters and community members.
Sister Juana Emilia Ureña praised the outgoing board's work and told the new executives they were beginning a new stage of service. She said they should work as a team, listen to one another, and view their responsibilities as a mission of service rather than a job title.
She added that their work should be inspired by the spirit of Saint Vincent de Paul and Saint Louise de Marillac, who taught that true greatness lies in serving with humility, love and dedication.
Special recognition
The institution also presented a special award to Fernando Arturo Cueto, the outgoing vice president and a longtime collaborator, for his generosity and commitment since the home's early days.
The protective society said Cueto's selfless support had been a pillar for the institution's growth, allowing it to care for and protect older adults with love, respect and dignity. The society described him as having exceptional human sensitivity and said his trajectory showed how one person's dedication could leave a significant mark on the lives of those most in need of protection.
The outgoing board, which served from 2022 to 2026, was led by President Fernando José Ortega Brugal. It also included Secretary Karla Brugal de Almonte, Treasurer Liza María Brugal De León and Board Member Dr. Segundo Rafael Santana.
The Antonio M. Claret Home for the Elderly, run by the Antonio María Claret Nursing Home Protective Society, provides residential care and support for older adults in the Dominican Republic's Puerto Plata province.
