Brattleboro Retreat Names Lyndsy McIntyre, MSN, RN, Vice President of Clinical Quality and Patient Safety

by // August 19, 2025

Brattleboro, VT — August 19, 2025 — The Brattleboro Retreat is proud to welcome Lyndsy McIntyre, MSN, RN, as Vice President of Clinical Quality and Patient Safety. Reporting directly to the Chief Medical Officer, McIntyre will serve as a key member of the executive team, leading the organization’s quality and safety initiatives.

McIntyre joins the Brattleboro Retreat with extensive leadership experience in nursing, quality management, and executive operations. Most recently, she served as Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Operations at Valley Regional Hospital in Claremont, NH, where she led significant improvements in quality and patient safety.

Her career also includes more than four years as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Officer at Springfield Hospital in Springfield, VT, where she was responsible for quality and regulatory compliance for the inpatient psychiatric unit. In both roles, she developed and implemented innovative programs that elevated patient care standards and improved health outcomes. 

“Lyndsy brings a deep understanding of what it takes to lead a quality department in an organization dedicated to mental health treatment,” said Dr. Karl Jeffries, MD, Chief Medical Officer. “We are incredibly privileged to have her join our leadership team here at the Retreat.”

McIntyre’s deep understanding of mental health care systems will strengthen Brattleboro Retreat’s mission to provide compassionate, high-quality treatment for individuals and families.

“Joining the Brattleboro Retreat is an incredible opportunity to be a part of a legacy of compassionate mental health care while driving bold, measurable improvements in quality,” McIntyre said. “In mental health treatment, quality isn’t just a metric — it’s the lifeline that ensures every patient receives safe, dignified, and effective care. I’m energized to lead this work and help shape a future where clinical excellence and human connection go hand in hand.” 

McIntyre earned her Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Franklin Pierce University, where she was named MSN Student of the Year. She is currently completing a Master of Business in Healthcare Administration.