Howard Center hosted its Board of Trustees annual meeting in November, elected officers, and reelected several current trustees to new three-year terms. Newly elected Amanda Peden CDFA® joins Howard Center’s Board of Trustees for a three-year term. Amanda is a Financial Planner at Commonwealth Financial Group in Burlington, where she is passionate about helping others achieve financial literacy and freedom. She often speaks at seminars to raise awareness of the importance of financial education, particularly for those who have not had access to it previously. Amanda has made a positive impact on individuals and families affected by substance use and