2026 Power 100: Lou Brady

President & CEO at Family Health Center of Worcester

Title: President & CEO

Family Health Center of Worcester, in Worcester

Age: 60

Employees: 462

Annual revenue: $67.2 million

Brady has guided Family Health Center of Worcester through a difficult financial period while reinforcing its role as a healthcare safety-net provider. Since 2025, the organization secured approximately $938,000 in state funding, advanced expansion and affiliation discussions, launched major behavioral health and senior care initiatives, and serves 30,000 patients annually. His focus is on making community health a catalyst for economic mobility and neighborhood stability.

What unique skill sets you apart from others? I combine long-term vision with operational realism. I’m comfortable thinking about transformational ideas while doing the difficult day-to-day work required to stabilize organizations, build trust, and move complex initiatives forward.

What is one habit powerful leaders should practice every day? Leaders should create clarity every day. In uncertain environments, people don’t expect perfection, but they do need honesty, direction, consistency, and calm decision-making.

Why do you do business in Central Mass.? Central Massachusetts combines world-class institutions with strong community roots.

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