Ally Beard

Ally was born and raised in Massachusetts, and she currently resides just outside of Boston. She began working on the administrative team at Fairwinds in 2020 and joined the clinical staff in 2024. Ally graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and from Simmons University with a Master of Social Work degree. She was recognized by her school as a HaRT scholar, receiving specialized training in harm reduction. With a strong desire to encourage others to seek mental health service, Ally has worked with several nonprofit organizations in an effort to educate the public about available resources. She has experience working in both residential and outpatient settings. In her free time, Ally enjoys distance running and spoiling her miniature dachshund, Lady.