| Leadership Transition at YAI |
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| Written by Fred Scaglione |
| Tuesday, 21 October 2008 14:28 |
YAI/National Institute for People with Disabilities (YAI/NIPD) has announced plans for a transition in its leadership. Dr. Philip H. Levy, President of YAI/NIPD, has been named to become Chief Executive Officer of the organization as of July 1, 2009. Effective immediately, Dr. Levy will assume the title of President and Co-CEO, sharing the responsibilities with Dr. Joel M. Levy, his brother and the longtime CEO.“For more than 50 years the YAI/NIPD Network has enjoyed a remarkable record of strength and stability,” said Marcella Fava, Chairperson of YAI/NIPD’s Board of Trustees. “The promotion of Philip Levy will ensure that the vitality and vibrancy of the organization will continue into the future. To ensure a smooth transition, we are gratified that for the next nine months, Joel and Phil will serve as Co-CEO’s.” Following his retirement in June of 2009, Joel Levy will remain as a consultant. Dr. Philip Levy, who has a Ph.D. in counseling psychology from New York University, has been with the organization for more than 37 years. During his tenure, he has played a pivotal role in spearheading the organization’s growth, from a small agency serving 15 individuals with developmental disabilities, to a network of seven nationally recognized not-for-profit health and human services agencies with a staff of 5,500 serving 20,000 individuals and their families throughout the New York metropolitan area, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. “Over the last four decades, the field of developmental disabilities has witnessed a remarkable social revolution which has transformed the lives and changed destinies of thousands upon thousands of individuals with disabilities and their families,” said Philip Levy. “I am proud that the YAI/NIPD Network has been in the forefront of this revolution. Yet there is so much that remains to be done.” Dr. Joel M. Levy, who has been with YAI/NIPD for nearly 40 years, is nationally recognized as a pioneer in the creation of community-based programs and services for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. “An organization is defined by its values, philosophy, culture and the commitment of its staff,” said Joel Levy. “I feel privileged to be associated with so many colleagues and staff whose values personify the best that our nation has to offer.” |
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