National Organization on Disability Welcomes Longtime Nonprofit Leader and Advocate Beth Sirull as Chief Executive Officer
May 13 2024 - 12:45PM
Luke Visconti, Chairman of the National Organization on Disability
(NOD), announced today that Beth Sirull has been appointed as NOD’s
new Chief Executive Officer. For the past seven years, Sirull
served as President and CEO of the Jewish Community Foundation San
Diego (JCFSD), the region’s largest philanthropic funder. Under her
leadership, the organization increased its scale and capacity,
nearly tripling its assets and granting over $750 million,
primarily to secular nonprofit organizations.
Winner of the James Irvine Foundation California Leadership
Award for advancing innovative and effective solutions to
significant state issues, Sirull served as President and CEO of
Pacific Community Ventures from 2009 to 2015 prior to her role at
JCFSD. There she oversaw all operations for a community
development financial institution focused on lending and investing
in small businesses to create economic opportunity in
under-resourced communities.
“Beth comes to NOD with demonstrated success leading two
business-focused nonprofits, each flourishing with her at the
helm,” said Visconti. “There is no question she has the business
and strategic skills necessary to lead NOD forward as we work to
dramatically expand employment opportunities for people with
disabilities. When you add Beth’s compassion and empathy –
requisite personal traits for leading a national disability
organization – you have the ideal leader.”
Sirull succeeds longtime NOD President Carol Glazer who
announced in 2022 that she would be leaving NOD after 18 years of
service. Glazer, who will assume the title of President Emeritus,
will remain as a consultant to NOD through December 2024.
“The opportunity to lead the National Organization on Disability
is an immense privilege, but one that comes with great
responsibility,” said Sirull. “Despite significant strides forward
in recent years, too many Americans with physical, mental health
and cognitive disabilities who want to work have not been able to
find employment and the resulting financial stability and personal
fulfillment we all seek. At the same time, too many businesses are
missing out on a loyal and talented workforce. We have a terrific
team at NOD that I know is committed to working with corporate
America and with policymakers to keep pushing for change. I am
grateful to NOD board member Rhonda Nesmith Crichlow, who led the
search process, for her and the committee’s trust in me as I embark
on this new and exciting endeavor.”
“We want to welcome Beth and thank Carol for all her incredible
achievements,” said Governor Tom Ridge, immediate past board
chairman at NOD. “Carol has been the right leader NOD needed since
she first arrived on the scene 18 years ago. The innovations around
disability employment that she put into place have stood the test
of time. Now, we pass the baton to Beth, who has proven to be an
effective and capable leader over the course of her distinguished
career and who will surely build on NOD’s success in disability
policy and strategy.”
Watch Beth Sirull's video welcome message.
About the National Organization on Disability (NOD)
The National Organization on Disability (NOD) is a nonprofit
organization that seeks to increase employment opportunities for
the 26% of working-age Americans with disabilities who are
unemployed. NOD offers a suite of employment solutions, tailored to
anticipate, and meet leading companies’ workforce needs. NOD has
helped some of the world’s most recognized brands be more
competitive in today’s global economy by building or enriching
their disability inclusion programs. For more information about NOD
and how its portfolio of workforce solutions, Leadership Council,
Employment Tracker™, and Engagement Survey can help your business,
visit www.nod.org.
Contact:Patricia SteeleNational Organization on
Disabilitysteelep@nod.org
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