Leadership
Vincent “Peter” Hayden, Ph.D., President and CEO
During the past forty years, Hayden has strongly influenced the design of effective long-term community health programming. While many people were blaming the problems of the day, Hayden saw the problem as a larger issue. While recognizing this, he has developed a host of programs through speaking, training and other collaborations. Although Hayden has extensive work within the African American community, what he has learned in working in this area impacts the majority community as well.
Hayden has been invited frequently by the Office of National Drug Policy coalition to speak on behalf of the Faith Based Initiatives regarding chemical health. He is one of only six recipients of the “America Honors Recovery” Award. Of the many recognitions he has received, Hayden is most proud of the Martin Luther King “Legends” award presented by General Mills.
Hayden feels that education is very important and prides himself on his ability to share his knowledge with the local and national communities.
Elizabeth Reed, Chief Operating Officer
Since coming to Turning Point, Inc. in 2000, Ms. Reed has been instrumental in the design and implementation of policies and procedures that have made Turning Point, Inc. one of the top nine providers of chemical dependency treatment in Hennepin County. She has been a member of the Minnesota Black Managers, Minnesota Leadership Council, United Way Program Review Team and the University of Minnesota Community Action Team.
Ms. Reed has provided training at both local and national conferences on a variety of culturally based topics. Reed is currently the Board Treasurer for the National Black Alcohol and Addiction Council. She also implemented the training division and led the program design team that worked with the University of Minnesota on the research project that defined Turning Point’s programing as industry best practices.
Greg Jones, Director of Chemical Health
Greg is in his twenty-third year as director of Turning Point’s Chemical Health Division. He has the longest tenure with Turning Point among current staff members with the exception of founder and president Dr. Peter Hayden.
Greg has worked in virtually every capacity at Turning Point, giving him a thorough understanding of how the organization functions. As Chemical Health Director, Greg oversees the operation of our treatment programs. Greg has a bachelor’s degree in multi-cultural education from St. Cloud State University.
Stephen Robinson, Director of Housing Services
As director of the Housing Division, Stephen oversees all three of Turning Point’s housing sites and programs. He also collaborates with other agencies to ensure that our clients receive a wide range of services to help them find permanent housing and employment.
Stephen was a case manager at Ms. Bea’s House before taking on his role as housing director. He previously worked for Goodwill-Easter Seals and the Minneapolis Urban League and served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Angela Reed, Director of Support Services
