Healthcare Network Hires Antonello Castaldi as Volunteer Program Manager

NAPLES, Fla. (Aug. 23, 2021) – Healthcare Network is pleased to announce the hiring of Antonello Castaldi as volunteer program manager. In this role, Castaldi will develop and launch the organization’s new volunteer program which is being introduced to further interactions with and enhance patient wellbeing. His responsibilities will include recruiting volunteers, representing Healthcare Network in the community, hosting volunteer orientations and matching volunteers’ interests to organizational needs.

Born in Rome, Italy, Castaldi brings nearly 20 years of international nonprofit experience to the position including working with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). During his tenure with UNICEF, he held various roles serving in Eritrea (a country in East Africa), Italy, Panama and Mexico. He designed and led fundraising campaigns, trained, motivated and led hundreds of volunteers and represented UNICEF at many events.

Most recently, Antonello served as an adult protection investigator with the Florida Department of Children and Families in Fort Myers.

“As Healthcare Network continues to grow to meet our community’s needs, a volunteer program is essential,” said Dr. Emily Ptaszek, CEO, Healthcare Network. “Through this program, skilled volunteers will support staff across the organization, including service touchpoints, to further elevate the patient experience. We’re excited to have Antonello join our team and help develop this important program.”

Antonello has a Master of Human Rights from La Sapienza University, Rome, Italy, and a Master of Business Administration from the Huizenga School of Business, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

About Healthcare Network
Healthcare Network is committed to ensuring quality healthcare is accessible to everyone in our community, regardless of income or insurance status. Founded in 1977 to serve migrant farmworkers and their families in Immokalee, Healthcare Network now provides care to approximately 50,000 patients annually in practices throughout Collier County including the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile® and the Health and Smiles Mobile units. Healthcare Network provides primary healthcare services including family care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, senior care, and pharmacy as well as dental care and integrated behavioral health for both adults and children. The organization’s newest location, the Nichols Community Health Center, is a 50,000-square-foot primary care medical center in Golden Gate. For more information, visit www.HealthcareSWFL.org, or to schedule an appointment, please call 239-658-3000.