President & CEO

Westchester Institute for Human Development•Town of Mount Pleasant, NY

32d

About The Position

WIHD seeks a dynamic, visionary, and mission-driven President and CEO to lead a $25 million organization with over 250 employees. The President and CEO will guide WIHD through its next phase of strategic growth, programmatic expansion, and community impact. An inspirational leader and skilled fundraiser, the ideal candidate will be a trusted steward of the brand, foster internal trust, elevate community presence, and drive both immediate outcomes and long-term impact. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a respected institution serving the Hudson Valley and beyond. About WIHD As one of 68 University Centers of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD), WIHD is dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities and vulnerable children through professional education, direct service provision, and innovative research. First established in 1950 in Manhattan, WIHD moved to Westchester County, NY in 1972 and has been a key regional resource providing a wide range of medical, dental, clinical and social services. At WIHD, everything we do is guided by our vision of a future in which all people, including people with disabilities and vulnerable children, live healthy and productive lives as full members of society. Learn more at www.wihd.org [http://www.wihd.org/] and @wihdny on social. CEO Position Summary: The President and CEO provides visionary leadership and strategic direction for WIHD, ensuring alignment with its mission to advance health, education, and advocacy for people with disabilities and vulnerable children and their families. Reporting to the Board of Directors, this role oversees organizational strategy, governance, operations, and financial sustainability; fosters partnerships with community, government, and academic institutions; and serves as WIHD’s primary representative in policy and public engagement.

Requirements

Advanced degree (PhD, MPH, MBA or equivalent) with credibility across academic, clinical, and community sectors
Minimum of ten years of executive or senior level experience in non-profit administration
Proven executive leadership in nonprofit, disability services, public health, or human services
Demonstrated success in program expansion, fundraising, and financial stewardship
Demonstrated academic productivity and qualifications for an academic appointment at New York Medical College
Ability to build trust and gain the confidence of a diverse set of stakeholders – Board members, agency staff, persons served, families, community leaders, funders, etc. with demonstrated experience in galvanizing effective participation from stakeholders
Strategic thinker with a track record of innovation and resilience